Transitional Housing of Steele County

05/20/2026

Buy tickets online: https://scth.betterworld.org/events/nachos-new-beginnings

05/19/2026

We are so excited to be bringing back an in-person fundraiser! We hope you join us for a fun day in the sun at El Tequila Restaurant- Owatonna, MN! Buy your tickets today: https://scth.betterworld.org/events/nachos-new-beginnings

Transitional Housing of Steele County plans to make a big splash this summer with an event unlike any it has hosted before.

05/19/2026

The Power of the Collective: Transitional Housing of Steele County

Our partner spotlight series continues with an organization dedicated to stability, independence, and long-term success: Transitional Housing of Steele County.

Transitional Housing of Steele County helps homeless individuals and families transition out of homelessness and into independent living. By bringing their vital case management and housing services into the Oak Hill Community Connections facility, we are streamlining the path to a permanent home. This partnership ensures that families in transition can access essential resources and support systems all in one central location.

At Oak Hill, we believe that a stable home is the foundation for a thriving life. Transitional Housing provides the tools and guidance necessary to move from crisis to independence, ensuring that every family in Steele County has the opportunity to build a secure future.

Learn more about their mission: https://www.transitionalhousingsc.com/

03/20/2026

02/11/2026

🎉 Fundraising Update! 🎉
We’ve officially surpassed our goal and are now at 110%!

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and supported this campaign. Your generosity is making a real difference for individuals and families right here in Steele County. 💙

We’re so grateful for this community!

01/23/2026

🚨EMERGENCY SHELTER OPEN THURSDAY NIGHT🚨
Please read the post from Steele County Emergency Management and share with anyone who may need it.

🚨𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗❄️
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church, 609 Lincoln Ave S, Owatonna, MN 55060
⏰ Shelter opens at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 22nd
🍽 "Table for All" dinner provided starting at 5:30 PM

Due to an extreme cold weather warning from the National Weather Service, Steele County Emergency Management is partnering with the City of Owatonna Emergency Management and Trinity Lutheran Church to open a shelter for unhoused individuals TONIGHT.

Dangerous wind chills of –40°F or colder are expected tonight into Friday morning. These conditions are life-threatening and can cause frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

For questions, call Steele County Emergency Management at 507-475-9631 or 507-461-4524 or Trinity Lutheran Church at 507-451-4520. Call 911 Dispatch for emergency or medical assistance.

Cold Weather Safety Resources

▶ Preparing for Winter Weather: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/emergency/natural/cold.html

▶ Cold Weather Safety: https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold

▶ Preventing Hypothermia: https://www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/prevention/index.html

▶ Preventing Frostbite: https://www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/prevention/preventing-frostbite.html

12/30/2025

We were so honored to be visited by Lisa Korbel’s The Kindness Crew-Service Project 💙

They surprised us with a $400 donation along with several much-needed supplies for Transitional Housing and Community Pathways. Thank you, Lisa, for teaching kindness, generosity, and compassion to the next generation—these kids are already making a difference and are sure to grow up to do great things! 🌟

12/16/2025

What began as a small benefit more than a decade ago once again brought the community together Saturday, as the 11th annual Give Hope concert filled Owatonna High School with