Catholic Charities Twin Cities

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

The City of Minneapolis hosted a one-day pop-up voting event at Catholic Charities Higher Ground Minneapolis campus on Wednesday. This one-day event served any Minneapolis voter and was located at Evergreen Residence to provide residents and guests a fast, easy way to vote in this year’s election! Read The Minnesota Star Tribune's full story here: https://bit.ly/40jmp15

Congratulation, Kimberly Osborn!

(3/3) Living in community at St. Anthony Residence means relying on neighbors and staff to get needs met. For Aaron, a longtime housepainter, referrals to local gig from his neighbors at St. Anthony Residence has helped him stay afloat more than once. For Joe, simply having basic needs met with meals, his own room, and a hobby to keep his mind occupied has helped him progress. “I moved back up to the Twin Cities when my mom got sick,” he said, “I was so glad to find a place to live here and thankful to be with her when she passed.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zTzFyR

(2/3) “In 2013 I was hospitalized with blood clots in my right lung . . . and I had to choose between drinking and living,” Paul said. “Living here doesn’t mean you can’t drink, but it is a place you can find support.” St. Anthony Residence is a place for people who haven’t found success in traditional chemical dependency treatment programs. Unlike residential treatment facilities, sobriety is not required to live at St. Anthony Residence. Learn more about harm reduction at St Anthony Residence: https://bit.ly/3zTzFyR

(1/3) Paul, Aaron, and Joe live on the third floor at Catholic Charities St. Anthony Residence in St. Paul — a permanent housing program for men with chronic alcohol substance use disorder. The three men are neighbors in the building, and met because of their proximity to each other, but what brought them together is their interest in puzzles. “Third floor is kind of the puzzle floor,” they say, “that’s what we’re known for.” Paul, Joe, and Aaron all came to St. Anthony Residence to access affordable housing, like many of the building’s residents. Joe is the newest tenant — he moved into the building about a year and a half ago. Paul has lived at St. Anthony Residence since 2010, and Aaron since 2015. Despite their different ages and backgrounds, a love for puzzles helped them form a community. Aaron says, “It gets us out of our rooms, gives us something to talk about, you know? It’s something to do that we can all work towards together.” Find their full story here: https://bit.ly/3zTzFyR

You're invited to join us this December 5th to celebrate at the Spirit of the Season — a lively holiday fundraising event highlighting the stories at the heart of Catholic Charities Twin Cities. As part of the fun, you can take a chance on the “Golden Ticket” raffle featuring your choice of a dream getaway to Napa Valley, Las Vegas, or the Virgin Islands! To learn more and register, visit: https://bit.ly/4d2moRR Email events@cctwincities.org for additional ticket and sponsorship information.

October 15th is the last day to register to vote online in Minnesota! Although Minnesotans can register to vote in-person on Election Day, you can save some time by registering online at: mnvotes.org #YourVoteYourVoice

Thank you to the SpartanNash team for coming to the Minneapolis Higher Ground Campus to help do some end-of-summer cleanup! Our staff, guests, and residents deeply appreciate our dedicated volunteers — learn how you can volunteer with us here: https://bit.ly/3hDOsUL

“Hennepin’s model is not about just one solution—it’s about everything working together. Their system includes legal representation, outreach in homeless encampments, housing case management, and shelters that offer dignity and pathways to permanent housing. Hennepin County isn’t just warehousing people—they’re investing in long-term, sustainable solutions like transitional housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing." See Invisible People's full story here: https://lnkd.in/gd4cXyzJ