The Landing MN

06/26/2026

Earlier today, ABC 6 News - KAAL TV recognized our Executive Director, Alex Hurlebaus, with a Community Excellence Award for his dedication to serving individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

While we are incredibly proud to see Alex honored, anyone who knows him knows he would be the first to point out that this recognition belongs to far more than one person.

As Alex shared, "All that really reflects is all the individuals whose name isn't on that award. Every time a person showed up after a hard day, came back the next day and gave more."

This award is a testament to our staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters who make The Landing MN's work possible every day. It reflects the compassion of a community that believes everyone deserves dignity, support, and a soft place to land.

Please join us in congratulating Alex on this well-deserved recognition and celebrating everyone who helps make our mission a reality.

06/24/2026

🎉 Heading to Rochesterfest today? Be sure to stop by The Landing MN's booth!

We'll be at the exhibitor area from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM with information about our programs, volunteer opportunities, ways to support our mission, and a few fun games where you can win prizes.

There are plenty of activities happening throughout the day—from bounce houses and laser tag to live music and tonight's Veteran and First Responder tribute—so make a day of it and come say hello while you're there!

We'd love to meet you, answer your questions, and share how together we're creating a community where everyone has a soft place to land.

06/23/2026

For several years, Beau has participated in the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce's Lemonade Day, using the proceeds from his lemonade stand to support The Landing MN.

After this year's stand wrapped up, Beau and his family reached out to ask what items were most needed at our Day Center—and then they went shopping! Last week, they delivered an incredible collection of donations that will directly support our guests.

Beau's mom shared, "Thank you for allowing us to continue the lesson of loving your neighbor and fellow human beings. This has become one of Beau's favorite summer projects."

We are so grateful to Beau and his family for their compassion, generosity, and commitment to helping others. Thank you for making a difference in our community, one cup of lemonade at a time! 🍋💙

06/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible morning of learning and conversation about the many facets of homelessness at Assisi Height's Spirituality Center.

We are especially grateful to our presenters for sharing their expertise, insights, and experiences. More than 85 community members came together to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Thoughtful questions were asked. New ideas emerged. Connections were made. Most importantly, there was a shared sense that these conversations matter—and that we need more opportunities like this to learn from one another and work together toward solutions.

06/20/2026

Some stories stay with you long after someone moves on to a new chapter.

Earlier this year, former Client Advocate Taylor stepped away from her role to focus on family and other professional responsibilities. But even now, she continues to volunteer, advocate for our mission, and carry the people she met here in her heart.

Reflecting on her experience, Taylor shared:

"The job really didn't feel like a chore that I had to go to. It felt like I was on my way somewhere to see my friends."

Her words offer a powerful reminder that homelessness is not just an issue — it is a human experience. Behind every story is a person deserving of dignity, connection, and hope.

We're honored to share Taylor's reflections on empathy, relationships, and the lessons she learned during her time at The Landing MN.

Read her full story on our blog. Link in the comments.

06/18/2026

Tomorrow is Thistle Thursday at Little Thistle Brewing, and we hope you'll join us!

From 4:00–8:00 PM, Little Thistle Brewing will be donating 10% of all taproom sales to support The Landing MN and our work with individuals experiencing homelessness in our community.

Thistle Thursdays have quickly become one of Rochester's favorite summer traditions, bringing together neighbors, friends, families, and local nonprofits for an evening of community, connection, and support.

Whether you're a longtime supporter of The Landing MN or simply curious to learn more about our mission, we'd love to meet you. Stop by, enjoy a beverage, spend time with friends, and connect with members of our team to learn more about the work happening at The Landing MN every day.

It's a simple way to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a beautiful summer evening in Rochester.

📍 Little Thistle Brewing
📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM

Bring a friend, bring your family, and help us celebrate the power of community. We hope to see you there tomorrow!

06/17/2026

🎉 This Saturday! There’s still time to register for this free community event hosted by Assisi Heights Spirituality Center and The Landing MN.

Join us for a morning of learning and conversation about the many facets of homelessness. Hear from local nonprofits working alongside our unhoused neighbors, faith communities making a difference, and community members sharing why they’ve chosen to get involved.

We hope you'll join us for this informative and inspiring opportunity to learn, connect, and engage.

Saturday, June 20th from 9am to 12pm with tabling starting at 8:30am.
Assisi Heights Spirituality Center

📍Click the link in the comments for more information and to register!

06/15/2026

https://www.kttc.com/video/2026/06/03/midwest-access-table-team-advisors-bringing-lived-experience/

The TABLE creates opportunities for individuals with lived experience of homelessness to build community, find support, share their perspectives, and advocate for meaningful change. Through connection, conversation, and relationship-building, they help ensure that voices too often overlooked are heard and valued.

In this interview, co-founder Collin, along with Laurissa and Jennifer, discuss the importance of belonging, validation, and community, as well as an exciting new mural project that will help tell the story of the people they serve.

At The Landing MN, we know that addressing homelessness requires collaboration, compassion, and listening to those with lived experience. We're grateful for organizations like The TABLE that continue to create spaces where those voices can lead the conversation.

Take a few minutes to check out the segment and learn more about their work. We think you'll be inspired.

Collin, Laurissa and Red from 'The TABLE' (The Team of Advisors Bringing Lived Experience) talk about the beautiful mural The TABLE is bringing to the Med City as well as share how they are bridging the gap between people who want to help and people who would benefit from a support system.

06/13/2026

We're out at Rochester's 21st Annual Juneteenth Celebration and the energy is incredible!

Hosted by the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, this community tradition brings people together to celebrate freedom, culture, history, and the strength of our community. With live entertainment, local organizations, activities, food, and plenty of opportunities to connect, it's a wonderful day to be out with friends, family, and neighbors.

If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, there's still plenty of time to join the festivities at Soldiers Memorial Field Park!

And while you're here, be sure to stop by The Landing MN's booth to say hello. We'd love to meet you, answer your questions, and share more about the work we're doing alongside our community to support individuals experiencing homelessness.

Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy a great day in Rochester. We hope to see you out here!

📍 Soldiers Memorial Field Park
⏰ Happening now until 5:00 PM

06/12/2026

🎉 1,000 Posts Later... And We're Just Getting Started. 🎉

Today marks a small but meaningful milestone for The Landing MN: our 1,000th Facebook post.

Over the course of those 999 posts, we've shared a lot more than updates. We've shared stories.

Stories of resilience. Stories of hope. Stories of community members stepping up to care for their neighbors. Stories of volunteers, donors, staff, partners, and guests whose lives have intersected in ways that remind us what compassion can accomplish.

We've celebrated successes, highlighted challenges, welcomed new staff, thanked countless supporters, promoted events, advocated for those experiencing homelessness, and worked to educate our community about the realities our neighbors face every day.

When The Landing MN first opened its doors, our mission was simple: create a place where people could be treated with dignity, respect, and love. Every post since then has been another opportunity to share that mission with the community around us.

But these posts were never really about us.

They've been about the people who make this work possible.

To everyone who has liked, shared, commented, volunteered, donated, attended an event, taken a tour, or simply paused long enough to learn more about homelessness in our community—thank you. Your engagement helps raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, build empathy, and connect more people to this mission.

Looking back through 1,000 posts, we're reminded just how much can happen when a community chooses to care.

And looking ahead, we're excited for what comes next.

More stories to tell. More lives to celebrate. More opportunities to learn, advocate, connect, and serve together.

Here's to the next 1,000 posts—and to the community that makes every one of them worth sharing. 💙