Avivo

05/30/2026

While in Windsor for the unveiling of their emergency shelter solution which replicates our Avivo Village model, David Jeffries sat down with the AM800 CKLW morning show, Mornings with Meg & Mike, to speak about why Avivo Village works and his wishes for the city of Windsor in their own endeavor. Listen to the 8 minute interview here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-mornings-with-mike-and-meg-76578045/now-playing

05/29/2026

"The concept is being modelled after Avivo Village in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a low-barrier transitional housing sanctuary that offers 100 private units and holistic support services in a repurposed former industrial warehouse."

Read this AM800 CKLW article to learn more about the housing solution in Windsor, OT, which would replicate the Avivo Village model for shelter: https://www.am800cklw.com/news/the-village-at-the-barn-city-plan-would-turn-windsor-arena-into-homeless-housing/

And in this article AM800 speaks with program director David Jeffries, who was able to attend the unveiling event in Windsor: https://www.am800cklw.com/news/director-of-minnesota-homeless-housing-support-model-that-windsors-trying-to-copy-calls-it-a-game-changer/

The city has unveiled a proposal to transform the former Windsor Arena into an indoor village to house and support people experiencing homelessness, mental health, or addiction issues in Windsor.

05/28/2026

We're excited to see proof of concept that Avivo Village works, not just because we see it working — but because it's a model being replicated internationally. Congratulations to the City of Windsor - Municipal Government, Ontario, on their new effort to end homelessness in their city by replicating the magic of Avivo Village - the combination of safe shelter and wrap-around services. Watch this CTV story by Ricardo Veneza and Stefanie Masotti to learn more:

05/27/2026

We are so proud and excited to see the Avivo Village model being replicated in Windsor, Ontario, as an example of success, and proud of the Avivo Village staff, team, and the people who have been guests there as well. Read Mayor Dilkens' post and we'll share more news stories as they come!

05/26/2026

It's a window cat at Avivo Village! One of the important features of Avivo Village is that we allow people to move in with a pet - so they don't have to choose between shelter and their furry companion. By removing barriers like that, it helps make the decision easier.

Learn more about Avivo Village at https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ and learn how you can help.

05/23/2026

Recently, Avivo staff helped the team from the AICDC and the Indigenous People's Task Force in a neighborhood clean-up in advance of the kickoff for American Indian Month, which is celebrated in the month of May.

05/22/2026

Thanks to our friends and partners at SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for highlighting Avivo and the work we're doing in their podcast, Unboxed: The SRF Podcast. Watch/listen to the whole thing in their post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18dJetFMnY/

05/21/2026

A big thank you to Wellness Pet Food for coming this week — and every spring — to help us refresh our outside spaces! This year they help us build four new planter boxes and prepped our garden space to grow vegetables for participants in our programs over the summer.

If you want to learn more about volunteering at Avivo - either as a group or as an individual - visit https://avivomn.org/volunteer/

05/18/2026

Thanks again to the Housing First Partners Conference for inviting Avivo to speak about multiple subjects at this year's conference! It was an honor - and thanks to our staff who attended to speak about those subjects.

05/16/2026

Heading to Art-A-Whirl this weekend? Make sure to visit our Avivo ArtWorks studio at the Grain Belt Bottling House building! Information within: