An Update on Our Medical Respite Program For the past four years, Our Saviour’s Community Services and Fairview have partnered to provide medical respite services for Fairview patients experiencing homelessness who needed temporary shelter and clinical support following hospitalization. This partnership is winding down, and will conclude when the current contract expires in September.
Indigenous Protector Movement to become new owners and stewards of campus building Exciting changes are ahead for the future of our block. Later this year, the St. Stephen’s Residence – currently owned by Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (OSLC) and operated by Our Saviour’s Community Services (OSCS) – will legally change ownership and a new organization
“The question is,” said the teacher, a volunteer from the University of Minnesota, “how old do you have to be to be President?” English Learning Center students discussed, smiling and talking quietly in groups. The game board showed a tight score between four teams. They were engaged in this competition, while also learning about the
A consistent, but often less visible, program of Our Saviour’s Community Services, permanent supportive housing (PSH), provides access to housing and case management services to over 100 residents who have experienced long-term homelessness. Participants live across Hennepin County or in on-site properties managed directly by OSCS. Residents work towards goals to help sustain their housing, such as
We have made a number of exciting changes to our shelter facility this year, and we aren’t done yet! Soon, 8 large batteries will be installed at the shelter to back up critical equipment in our facility in case of emergency. The list of equipment that will be “backed up” by this system includes furnaces, water heaters,
OSCS Statement of Support for the Somali Community In recent days, President Trump has verbally attacked our Somali neighbors, has threatened to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Somali community members, and has launched U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations targeting the Minnesota Somali community. Our Saviour’s Community Services condemns the dehumanizing and xenophobic