People Serving People

06/09/2026

Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) releases a “Point in Time” count on the number of people who were visibly unsheltered or in a homeless shelter on a single night in January. It is widely used by the media, advocates, and policymakers across the political spectrum to make sweeping statements about trends in homelessness and to support or denounce various public policies.

The problem? It excludes most children and youth experiencing homelessness. See what school and early childhood data reveal that policymakers are missing. https://loom.ly/QD8kOHY

06/05/2026

PSP has an exciting new volunteer opportunity for the summer! Every month, we host on-site birthday parties for children residing at our downtown shelter. We are looking for volunteers who’d be interested in helping us set up and host these activities for our families on June 16, July 21, and August 18. https://loom.ly/V3gFQ7k

06/03/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 25th, to celebrate and support People Serving People at the "We Love Our City" event, generously hosted by Sherman Associates, Inc.. We Love Our City is a community celebration bringing together partners, neighbors, and nonprofit leaders to honor the organizations that serve and strengthen Minneapolis every day: People Serving People, Hennepin Healthcare Foundation, The Sanneh Foundation, and Project for Pride in Living.

There will be live music and heavy passed appetizers, as well as opportunities to connect with PSP staff and hear from PSP CEO Hoang Murphy. We hope to see you there! Ticket sales will support PSP and the other non-profits — register at https://bit.ly/43L3OeN.

We Love Our City unites partners and neighbors to celebrate community, honor impact, and support four local nonprofit organizations.

06/02/2026

🌈 Happy PRIDE Month! Every family deserves safe, dignified, affordable shelter and housing—no matter how that family is defined. This month, and every month, we celebrate the beautiful diversity of our community and stand with LGBTQIA+ families, supporters, and staff. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

05/29/2026

Yesterday's Family Fun Event was an absolute blast! 🎉 Kids and parents of our Early Learning programs shared nonstop smiles as they enjoyed bubbles, cotton candy, an ice cream truck, temporary tattoos, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who made the day unforgettable! 💖🍦✨

05/22/2026

Families came together in joy and community at our annual American Indian Heritage Celebration yesterday! Parents and their children savored a delicious Indigenous-inspired meal, enjoyed face painting, got creative with beading and button-making activities, and enjoyed performances featuring traditional singing, dancing, and drumming.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff, dedicated community partners, and enthusiastic volunteers for making this joyful celebration truly unforgettable!

05/21/2026

Our bill requesting $4.75 million to help fund our $11.5 million Downtown Shelter renovation was NOT funded this session. We believe in “both-and” solutions that save taxpayers money and keep families together by investing in family preservation. We will continue to ask for families to be prioritized at next year's session.

Thank you to Sen. Bobby Joe Champion and Rep. Sandra Feist for authoring our Facilities Radvocating on behalf of families. You can learn more about our efforts and how you can help at https://bit.ly/4wDfY6I

05/14/2026

🌺 Happy Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺

This month, we proudly celebrate the strength, culture, and traditions of our Asian and Pacific Islander families and staff. Your stories, resilience, and vibrant heritage enrich our shelter community every single day. Thank you for sharing your journeys and for helping us build a place of belonging for all.

Let’s continue to celebrate and uplift one another—not just this month, but always.

05/12/2026

This National Foster Care Awareness Month, we want to uplift Fosters, many of whom experienced homelessness as children and then experience or re-experience homelessness as adults. In fact, experience with the Child Welfare System and Foster Care is one of the biggest predictors of homelessness as an adult. Up to 30% of Fosters experience homelessness in their transition to adulthood.

A state-wide shelter guarantee is one step toward disrupting poor outcomes for Fosters. This ensures that many families experiencing homelessness can stay together. Right now, Hennepin County Government is the only county in Minnesota with such a guarantee, resulting in better outcomes for families.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Every year, we celebrate the moms staying in our shelters with special gifts and activities. This year, each mom received a gift bag courtesy of our generous board member, Caprice Wilson. She assembled and donated more than 125 bags, each with a personalized card and loaded with goodies.

The moms at our shelters inspire us every day with their compassion for others and their commitment to their families. Single mothers make up the majority of the families we support. This , consider how you can give, volunteer, and advocate to support mothers who are caring for their children while experiencing the trauma of homelessness: loom.ly/5bNTtBc!