Walking With A Purpose - Minnesota

Walking With A Purpose - Minnesota Outreach program for the chronic homeless. We make weekly visits to homeless camps, bringing food, water and other supplies.

😉Rumor has it there was a WHOLE LOTTA GOODNESS happening on Tuesday! 😊From the volunteers who gave their time, to the am...
10/15/2026

😉Rumor has it there was a WHOLE LOTTA GOODNESS happening on Tuesday! 😊

From the volunteers who gave their time, to the amazing humans who made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, to those who did BOTH… you all showed up with big hearts and a whole lotta love! 🥜🍇👏🏻
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Whether you gave your time, made sandwiches, or both, please know this…IT MATTERS! More than you know. 😊

Have a beautiful evening good humans, from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

🤗 One of the most beautiful things we see at WWAP is people stepping up to help others, even when life is tough for them...
10/12/2026

🤗 One of the most beautiful things we see at WWAP is people stepping up to help others, even when life is tough for them too. We have older folks who faithfully donate month after month, and have so for many years even though we know they sometimes have struggles of their own. That kind of generosity is humanity at its best. It’s not about who has the most to give. A little from many people can make a BIG difference in the lives of others.

To everyone who gives, shares, encourages, and helps in whatever way they can — Thank-you for reminding us what humanity looks like. 😊
Have a beautiful evening good humans, from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

🥜🍇🍞 The PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SMILE CLUB is accepting new members! 😁Want to join? Good news… there are NO dues, NO backg...
10/11/2026

🥜🍇🍞 The PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SMILE CLUB is accepting new members! 😁
Want to join? Good news… there are NO dues, NO background checks and absolutely NO secret handshake…we just ask that you laugh at ALL of Todd’s jokes 🤣 and make some PB&J sandwiches! That’s it. You’re in. 🎉

MONDAY October 12th, drop them off anytime between 12–5 PM
TUESDAY October 13th NOON — and we mean as close to noon as you can get! We head out for outreach shortly after, and we’d love to have those delicious little smile-makers with us. 🚌 Please make sure that each one is wrapped individually and ready to hand out.
These sandwiches may look simple, but they bring some seriously big smiles to the people we serve.

So come on… join the club and tell your friends.
We can promise that the sandwich you make will get a big smile from those we serve. 🥰

Thank you good humans, from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

❤️ Meet Dan.We’d like to share a story from MPR News about Dan, one of the gentlemen we serve through WWAP.Dan is kind, ...
10/09/2026

❤️ Meet Dan.

We’d like to share a story from MPR News about Dan, one of the gentlemen we serve through WWAP.

Dan is kind, considerate, and always thinking of others. I’ll never forget the time I was carrying an extra-large grapevine basket, handmade by Chris, another gentleman experiencing homelessness. Dan spotted me struggling and said, “I don’t want you to carry that…let me help you.” He took the basket and walked with me all the way back to my vehicle.

That little moment says so much about Dan. ❤️

Todd has been helping Dan for about 10 years, and over that time, we’ve been reminded that every person has a story worth hearing and a heart worth knowing.

We’re grateful MPR News took the time to share Dan’s story. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to listen. ❤️
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1433899215512690&id=100066778755992

😁HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT VOLUNTEERING WITH WWAP? 😊Well… your chance is now! 😊We are looking for volunteers to join ...
10/08/2026

😁HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT VOLUNTEERING WITH WWAP? 😊

Well… your chance is now! 😊

We are looking for volunteers to join us at the encampments this coming Tuesday and if you think you want to continue volunteering we would LOVE it. There are options! You can help in a way that feels comfortable for you. Encampments options: Troutbrook at 1pm and Randolph/Shepard at 4:30pm. You do not need to stay for both encampment visits. Randolph is the big one and where we need the most help.

🚌 Help on one of the buses — keep track of what we hand out (a 501(c)(3) requirement), help keep things organized, and greet the people who come to the bus.

🥪 Prepare snack bags — help put the bags together so they’re ready to hand out.

😊Be part of the outreach — talk, listen, laugh, lend a hand, and simply be there. 😁

And don’t worry—you won’t be doing this alone! There will always be another WWAP volunteer with you to show you the ropes and answer questions. You don’t need special skills, you just need a willingness to show up and help.

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering with WWAP, this is your chance! Come see what outreach is all about. You might just find that a few hours of your time can mean a whole lot to someone else.

Our page is “Wallking With A Purpose”

👉 Interested? Send us a message and we’ll get you the details! Have a beautiful evening good humans, from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

🌻A LITTLE REMINDER FROM WALKING WITH A PURPOSE-MINNESOTA 🌻You may have noticed that we ask for donations from time to ti...
10/08/2026

🌻A LITTLE REMINDER FROM WALKING WITH A PURPOSE-MINNESOTA 🌻

You may have noticed that we ask for donations from time to time—peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, clothing, blankets, tents, hygiene items etc. and all those things that help us keep our buses stocked and ready for outreach.
But we also know something very important: Times are tough, and we understand.
If you’re not in a position to donate right now, please don’t feel bad. There are SO many other ways you can help WWAP and the people we serve.

📲 Share our posts.
👍 Encourage your friends to follow and share WWAP.
👕 Ask your friends or neighbors to clean out their closets and pass along things they no longer use.
💬 Tell someone about WWAP.
❤️ Help us spread the word about what we’re doing.

Sometimes something as simple as hitting SHARE can put a WWAP post in front of someone who has exactly what we need—or someone who has been looking for a way to help. ❤️

You don’t have to give money to make a difference, you just have to care enough to help spread the word……it matters!

From all of us at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota, we thank you for being here, supporting our mission, sharing our posts and cheering us on. Have a beautiful evening good humans.
~Deb~

Can you help? If you can’t, we understand and only ask that you share this post. 😊We’re putting together a list of ever...
10/07/2026

Can you help? If you can’t, we understand and only ask that you share this post. 😊

We’re putting together a list of everyday essentials that make a big difference for the people we serve. Some are practical, some bring a little comfort, and some—well, let’s just say you never realize how important toilet paper is until you need it! 😂
Here’s what we’re looking for:
🧻 TP
🧴 Hand sanitizer & wipes
🥔 Chips, crackers & peanut butter
🍓 Fruit snacks
🛏️ Blankets
⛺ Tarps & tents
🔦 Flashlights & batteries
🕯️ Candles
🧦 Socks….both men’s and women’s

If you’re able to donate even one item, we Thank-you! Every donation helps WWAP continue showing up for our neighbors and making sure people have some of the basic things they need.

📍 DROP-OFF: Woodland Hills Church
1740 Van D**e Street
St. Paul, MN 55109
🗓️ Mondays & Wednesdays | 12–5 PM
Please call or text Todd at (701) 371-5540, or use the buzzer on the cart outside. Please don’t leave donations without Todd or a WWAP volunteer there. We DO NOT want to disrespect the church that has graciously given us space to use for storage.

❤️ Thank you for helping us care for our community. We couldn’t do this without you! ❤️
Have a beautiful evening good humans, from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

🥜🍇 THE PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SMILE CLUB showed up AGAIN in a BIG way for outreach Tuesday! 😂🙌 Mother Nature apparently d...
10/01/2026

🥜🍇 THE PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SMILE CLUB showed up AGAIN in a BIG way for outreach Tuesday! 😂🙌 Mother Nature apparently decided to add “pouring rain” to the menu, but that didn’t stop our PB&J club members or those we serve,
🌧️🚌 150+ people came to the buses, and Thanks to YOU, we had plenty of those yummy, smile-making sandwiches to hand out. High fives to every single PB&J maker! 👋
You may not have fancy club jackets, secret handshakes or a membership card…but you do have a whole lot of people who are grateful for you. 😂🥜🍇

PB&J Club membership continues to be the easiest club to join:
Make sandwiches.
Drop them off.
Make people smile. 😁
Thank you good humans from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

Picture was provided by Angie. ☺️

DID YOU KNOW? 🇺🇸 Minnesota Veterans & Homelessness — What the Wilder Study Found🇺🇸* 393 veterans were estimated to be ex...
09/29/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
🇺🇸 Minnesota Veterans & Homelessness — What the Wilder Study Found🇺🇸

* 393 veterans were estimated to be experiencing homelessness in Minnesota in 2018, down from 422 in 2015.
* More than 6 in 10 homeless veterans were experiencing long-term homelessness.
* 73% of veterans experiencing homelessness reported chronic health conditions.
* 29% were employed, including 17% who were working full-time.
* Of those who were unemployed, 73% had been unemployed for a year or longer.
* 34% of unemployed veterans were looking for work.
* Among unemployed veterans, the most commonly reported barriers to employment included physical health problems (43%) and mental health problems (35%), followed by transportation, housing and age.
* 72% of the veterans interviewed were in the Twin Cities metro, while 28% were in greater Minnesota.

A particularly powerful fact:
Wilder found that although the estimated number of homeless veterans fell 7% between 2015 and 2018, Minnesota’s overall homeless population increased 10% during that same period. Wilder cautioned that the veterans who remained homeless appeared to face significant barriers, including long-term homelessness and chronic health problems.

Granted these facts from the Wilder Foundation are from 2018, there will be a new 2026 study out in the near future.
We do see lots of veterans at the encampments and will continue to serve them the very best we can.
Have a beautiful evening good humans, from all of us here at Walking With A Purpose-Minnesota.
~Deb~

We are at $1850 of the $2500 we need to unlock a $2500 match! Thank you to all who have donated so far! your generosity ...
09/28/2026

We are at $1850 of the $2500 we need to unlock a $2500 match! Thank you to all who have donated so far! your generosity is incredible! If you can donate towards the $650 we need to unlock the $2500 match we would greatly appreciate it! You can also do us a big favor by reposting our posts!

Walking With A Purpose Minnesota shows up for our homeless neighbors with food, clothing, camping gear, hygiene products, and the dignity of being treated like a person. Our outreach buses make that work possible across the community, but one is now falling apart, expensive to repair, and nearing the point where it can’t safely operate.

We’re raising money for a dependable new bus so we can keep delivering essential supplies, respond to emergencies, and reach people who rely on us. We’re already at 84.79% of our goal, with 52 donations, and a matching donor will double every gift up to $2,500. That means $20 becomes $40 for outreach. 💙

Thank you to everyone who has helped us get this close. Please visit our GoFundMe page to help us finish the bus drive and keep showing up across Minnesota.

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Saint Paul, MN
55119

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12am - 5pm

Telephone

(701) 371-5540

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