Emma Norton

Emma Norton Emma Norton Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services to individuals and families.

We connect people to transformational housing, growth, and possibility— realized through their own design. transformational housing and growth for individuals and families on their journey of recovery.

Happy Juneteenth!Please note that Emma Norton Services regular office will be closed today in observance of the holiday,...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Please note that Emma Norton Services regular office will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but the Living Room is still open for both in-person and telehealth visits!

Thank you to our friends from Advent UMC Eagan, including board member Ann Girres for coming to Restoring Waters last we...
06/17/2026

Thank you to our friends from Advent UMC Eagan, including board member Ann Girres for coming to Restoring Waters last week to host a cooking class! We had a great turnout for the stir fry cooking class, and a delicious and nutritious meal!

06/16/2026

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/

Today we have bittersweet news to share. Our extraordinary Executive Director, Tonya Brownlow, will be departing Emma No...
06/16/2026

Today we have bittersweet news to share. Our extraordinary Executive Director, Tonya Brownlow, will be departing Emma Norton after 12 years of exceptional leadership.

Since joining Emma Norton in 2014, Tonya has guided this organization with vision, steadiness, and heart, and a profound commitment to ensuring that individuals and families have access to safe, dignified, transformational housing. Under Tonya’s leadership, Emma Norton has experienced a period of truly remarkable growth and transformation. Her impact is woven into every part of who we are today.

While Tonya will be missed dearly at Emma Norton, we are also excited for the next chapter in her life. Tonya will continue her lifelong commitment to ending homelessness as the new Executive Director of Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. She has dedicated the last 25 years of her career to this work, and we know she will continue to be a powerful advocate for housing justice in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Please join us in thanking Tonya for her extraordinary service to Emma Norton and wishing her the best in her new role at Simpson Housing!

Last month Executive Director Tonya Brownlow and Advancement Director Shawna Nelsen-Wills attended the United Women in F...
06/03/2026

Last month Executive Director Tonya Brownlow and Advancement Director Shawna Nelsen-Wills attended the United Women in Faith’s National Assembly in Indianapolis and presented on Restoring Waters, the Living Room, and our Comprehensive Campaign. It was wonderful to connect with women leaders from around the country (and Globe!) and from our own community looking to create positive change! Thank you National UW Faith for your partnership and inspiration.

We have updated our in-kind donation needs list for the summer! This graphic has some of our top needs for the summer mo...
06/02/2026

We have updated our in-kind donation needs list for the summer! This graphic has some of our top needs for the summer months like fans, sunscreen, sidewalk chalk and bubbles. For the whole list and other donation information please visit www.emmanorton.org/donate/

Thank you for helping keep our residents cool and making the summer fun!

We were so proud to be one of the many mental health and recovery resources at the Just Hope Hot Rods for Hope event las...
06/01/2026

We were so proud to be one of the many mental health and recovery resources at the Just Hope Hot Rods for Hope event last month! It was great to be a part of this combination car show, resource fair, and fundraiser, and to have fun with the St. Paul recovery community!

We want to give a big thank you and shout out to the groups and individuals who partnered with us in the last month.Earl...
05/29/2026

We want to give a big thank you and shout out to the groups and individuals who partnered with us in the last month.

Early in the month longtime volunteer Pam and her daughter Amanda led residents at Restoring Waters in creating handmade exfoliating sugar scrubs- a great self-care treat, or gift for a friend or family member!

Pastor Steve and the congregation at Eastside Ministry continued their generous tradition of delivering gift bags for the mothers at both Emma's Place and our Scattered-Site Family Program. Every year these gift bags are so appreciated!

Finally, Deb, Carol, and Betty from Centennial UMC came to Restoring Waters to run the monthly bingo party!

Thank you all again for taking time to bring joy to our residents!

Emma Norton Services offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. The Living Room will c...
05/25/2026

Emma Norton Services offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. The Living Room will continue to operate during its normal hours, from 12pm-8pm.

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2265 Hillcrest Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55116

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+16512241329

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