Many Ways to Help There are many ways to support our emergency shelter guests and Permanent Supportive Housing residents this holiday season. Whether you’re looking to volunteer individually or with a group, we have a variety of options to choose from. Thank you for thinking of us as you plan your holiday volunteering! Serve a
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This month, we are celebrating a big win at Our Saviour’s Housing. As of October 13th, all 17 of our shelter residents have completed a housing plan. That means that each shelter resident has a viable unit or housing option that, if the process goes smoothly with no unforeseen hiccups, they can move into. We
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At Our Saviour’s Community Services, we know there is a strong connection between health and home. Access to healthcare improves housing stability, and housing is healthcare. We are proud to share that our 4-month medical respite pilot initiative has been extended through at least June of 2023. In partnership with M Health Fairview and with
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Our Permanent Supportive Housing residents are so excited to have their own place, some after years of experiencing homelessness. But limited budgets make it tough for them to afford the essential items that make their house a home. You can help by purchasing supplies and assembling Base Kits. These kits will be part of our
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The pandemic has pressed all of us to reexamine and change our usual ways of being in the world. Certainly, there have been many firsts for us at our emergency shelter. Remaining open 24/7, moving operations to a hotel, reducing our capacity so guests could continue to have the privacy and security of their own
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Two years ago, Peter came to Our Saviour’s shelter. This month, he moved into an apartment of his own – and he’s “nesting like crazy.” His place gets plenty of light, and Peter likes that he can easily carry his bike down a short flight of stairs for safe storage. He’s kept busy furnishing and
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