Simpson Housing Services

06/17/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who came to our Third Annual Trivia night last week! Everyone enjoyed great food and donuts!

We always have a blast hanging out with our volunteers! Everyone got a free Simpson hat, so if you missed the event and want one, please contact Aaron at [email protected] to get one.

06/16/2026

Simpson Housing Services is proud to announce we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune! A big thank you to all of our employees, who helped make this happen.

Read the details here: https://simpsonhousing.org/blog/uncategorized/star-tribune-names-simpson-housing-services-a-2026-top-workplace/

06/16/2026

Tonight is the first information session to learn about becoming a mentor or tutor for the 2026-2027 school year to support the children and youth that participate in Simpson's programs. The session is at 5:30pm at 160 Glenwood in Mpls.

If you can't make tonight's session, see a list of other times that might fit your schedule better here: https://simpsonhousing.org/mentor-tutor-information/

If you're wondering what it's like to be a mentor, you can read Greg's story about the power of showing up and being a mentor here: https://simpsonhousing.org/blog/spotlight-stories/the-power-of-showing-up/

Greg B. didn’t sign up for Simpson Housing Services’ youth mentor program on a whim. And he certainly didn’t come back for a second year out of obligation. He came […]

06/15/2026

The Board of Directors of Simpson Housing Services is pleased to announce that Tonya Brownlow has been named the organization’s next Executive Director.

Brownlow currently serves as Executive Director of Emma Norton Services and brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in homelessness, housing stability, mental health, and supportive services. She will begin her role at Simpson on September 15, 2026.

Read the full announcement here: https://simpsonhousing.org/blog/uncategorized/simpson-housing-services-welcomes-tonya-brownlow-as-next-executive-director/

06/12/2026

We'd like to thank RBC Wealth Management for their ongoing volunteer support and for recommending Simpson Housing Services for the "MN Rising" section of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

MN Rising is a site for businesses to share the good that’s being done in our communities. It's partners like this that make Simpson's community work possible.

Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/edki63RH

06/11/2026

Soccer fans UNITE! Here's your chance to cheer on the Loons and support Simpson Housing Services on Aug. 19 when they take on the Atlanta United at 7:30 pm at Allianz field in St. Paul!

It's Simpson Housing Services Community Day at Allianz Field and discounted tickets are available while supplies last. Simpson will receive a 20% donation per ticket. Buy tickets here:

06/10/2026

We're looking for mentors and tutors for the 2026-2027 school year to support the children and youth that participate in Simpson's programs. If you're wondering what that's like, you can read Greg's story about the power of showing up and being a mentor here: https://simpsonhousing.org/blog/spotlight-stories/the-power-of-showing-up/
Tuesday, June16 is the first information session at 5:30pm at 160 Glenwood, Mpls. If you can't make that session, see a list of other times that might fit your schedule better here: https://simpsonhousing.org/mentor-tutor-information/

Greg B. didn’t sign up for Simpson Housing Services’ youth mentor program on a whim. And he certainly didn’t come back for a second year out of obligation. He came […]

06/08/2026

Applications for Prep Cooks and Shelter Support volunteers at Simpson Community Shelter & Apartments are now being accepted.

William L. recently told us about how being a Shelter Support Volunteer offers something valuable for everyone. You can read his story here: https://simpsonhousing.org/blog/volunteers/seeing-people-not-their-circumstances/

To apply to be a Prep Cook or Shelter Support volunteer or just learn more about it, visit the Simpson website and click on the individuals tab here: https://simpsonhousing.org/get-involved-at-simpson/

When William L. first walked into Simpson Housing Services as a Shelter Support volunteer, he wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. After spending 15 years living in South Korea as […]

06/04/2026

Whether you're a Simpson volunteer, a wannabe volunteer or you just love trivia, come on out to Eat Street Crossing (2819 Nicollet Avenue, Mpls.) on June 10. Enjoy a fun night of Trivia and great eats from 5:30-7:30pm. Where else can knowing useless facts can make you a hero? Bring your smart friends or your lucky guessers.

RSVP HERE: https://www.giveffect.com/campaigns/44315-trivia-night/join

06/02/2026

Join the Volunteer Engagement and Shelter Teams for an in-person NARCAN training. The Naloxone (NARCAN) training will teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone. We will also discuss the philosophy of harm reduction and how that fits into Simpson Housing Services program model.

Tuesday, July 21, 4-5 pm
Simpson Community Shelter & Apartments
2740 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
REGISTER HERE: https://give.simpsonhousing.org/volunteer_shifts/870957/join