Catholic Charities Twin Cities

It's Give to the Max Day — and every dollar you give today will be matched up to $40,000! Your gift will go twice as far to provide shelter, housing, meals, medical care, and more for our Twin Cities neighbors. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g688P_P7

(3/3) Resources at Dorothy Day have made a difference for Deb while living there. The Opportunity Center below her apartment offers everything from meals to employment resources. Community partnerships with organizations including the Animal Humane Society and Second Harvest Heartland have helped Deb and other residents with things like pet care and groceries – free of charge. Today, Deb is pursuing new goals. She is back in school, working toward a degree in data analytics with a goal of becoming a data scientist. But one dream is on Deb’s mind: moving to California with Minnie to be with close friends. But for now, her community at Dorothy Day provides her with a sense of purpose and belonging. Learn how you can help support people like Deb: https://bit.ly/3XjWCSp

(2/3) Higher Ground had opened the year prior as part of Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Place – an integrated two-building campus designed to prevent and end homelessness by focusing on dignified shelter, permanent homes, and dedicated services. Deb was placed in an apartment across the street in Dorothy Day Residence, one of two housing programs on campus. At Dorothy Day Place, Deb found not only shelter and housing, but a community and resources. She felt hesitant when she first arrived at the overnight shelter in December 2019, but the warmth of those around her changed her perspective. “Everybody just sort of started coming out of their shells,” Deb recalls. “There are people that I’ve met that I never would have otherwise . . . and I wouldn’t change that ever.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4hO0GVk

(1/3) Deb is an independent single mother, veteran, and Twin Cities native. Deb and her dog Minnie live together in an apartment at Dororthy Day Residence, a Catholic Charities Twin Cities supportive housing program in St. Paul. The two of them have lived at Dorothy Day since 2019 when the building was renovated. Deb’s life turned upside down about 10 years ago when the person she was living with withheld rent payments leading to an eviction and homelessness. Deb has kept her struggles hidden, working seasonal jobs and moving around between shelters. “I didn’t know about the resources that were available for the five years that I was homeless,” Deb explained. By 2019, she had reached a breaking point and decided to leave the unhealthy relationship with her partner at the time and move away from him. This ultimately left her with nowhere to go. So, Deb found her way to Catholic Charities Higher Ground Shelter in St. Paul. Full story: https://bit.ly/4hO0GVk

Give to the Max Day is just one week away! Make a gift today to help our neighbors. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dPNkpCsu

As we honor those who have served our country this Veteran's Day, we also want to recognize some milestones in the effort to end Veteran homelessness this year: -In the first 12 months of service, Community Resource and Referral staff have seen over one hundred eligible Veterans in the VA's mobile medical unit — many of whom stay at Dorothy Day Place in St. Paul. (https://bit.ly/48HncuV) -Last month, Hennepin County and community partners effectively ended veteran homelessness. It’s one of the most populous counties in the U.S. to achieve the milestone. (https://bit.ly/4hGdUU5) Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank you to the India Association of Minnesota for assembling and donating 300 personal care kits! These essential items were delivered to our Distribution Center in St. Paul, and from there, they will go directly to the people we serve at our programs. We are so grateful for this amazing donation! Are you looking for a way to make an impact with your friends, colleagues, or family? Visit: https://bit.ly/3XjWCSp

Are you interested in housing justice in the Twin Cities? We're co-hosting a free online event this week with our partners at the zAmya Theater Project! “A Challenge to Change” is a workshop-style performance and dialogue designed to inspire conversations, challenge biases and change perceptions towards people experiencing homelessness in downtown St. Paul. Join us on Wednesday, November 6th, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Zoom! Register here: https://bit.ly/3Bmm976

The holiday season is just around the corner — join us in celebrating 32 years of Giving Tree! Meet us at the Mall of America on December 21st & 22nd or host your own Giving Tree to collect essential items for our neighbors this winter. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49phptv

Thank you to the team from Donaldson for serving dinner at Dorothy Day Place recently! Our committed volunteers are a huge reason why Catholic Charities Twin Cities was able to serve more than 1,000,000 meals to our Twin Cities neighbors last year. Check out our current volunteer opportunities here: https://bit.ly/3hDOsUL