Avivo

06/06/2026

This June we're featuring an in-kind kit- donation need (a full set of items) and also a single in-kind donation need (just one item)! See this month's in-kind urgent needs at https://avivomn.org/donate/urgent-donation-needs-avivo/

06/04/2026

One of our housing teams celebrated a growing relationship with Runnstone Senior Living this week, complete with bagels and coffee thanks to a staff person. Thank you!

06/02/2026

Thanks to Andersen Middle School for supporting participants in Avivo's programs for their community project day! Our staff worked alongside 2 great student leaders, John and Amari, who led two class periods. Students packed both snack and hygiene kits to support people in Avivo's programs. A big thank you to the staff and students for their commitment to service and Avivo!

Learn more about our biggest in-kind donation needs by visiting https://avivomn.org/donate/urgent-donation-needs-avivo/

05/31/2026

Belated, but earlier this month participants from Avivo's Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership came together for their annual Mother's Day event. Each year this event is designed to celebrate participant success and to give these hard working parents a chance for connection, relaxation, and recharging. Thank you to all the donors who made this event a special experience!

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.