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How do you know if someone is in need?Our Food Centre is open to anyone who wishes to eat during the public time of 12:00-1:00 p.m. We do not make a determination as to someone's neediness. Anyone willing to wait in line for a meal is welcome.
Is House of Charity really a house?House of Charity started as a single house in 1952. However, as the number and needs of the poor increased, so did the need for more space. Today the "house" is our residential building at 510 South Eighth Street, where approximately 90 individuals reside at any one time.
How can I become involved with House of Charity?There are many ways to become involved. Of course, we are always in need of financial support. Perhaps the most visible way to help is to serve a meal at the Food Centre. You can also help by teaching a computer class at the Computer Learning Center, donating personal care items or helping someone with their resumé.
How can I make a donation?Monetary donations are the most helpful way to make a contribution as they allow us to deliver services in the quickest, most effective manner. This can be done by sending a check to House of Charity at 510 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Credit card donations can be made on our web site, www.houseofcharity.org. Alternatively, you can make a contribution of stock or make a planned gift by contacting Diane Anastos at 612-594-2003.
What is Community Outreach?Community Outreach refers to House of Charity services that are open to the community, including the Food Centre and House of Charity Catering. Staff also conducts outreach to schools, religious groups, civic groups, corporations and more. Our goal is to inform people about poverty, homelessness and the search for a better tomorrow.
Does House of Charity provide emergency shelter for the homeless?No. Our housing consists of Group Residential (GRH) and Transitional. GRH residents room and board are paid for through the State of Minnesota and Transitional clients pay below market-rate rent. Clients stay an average of 9 months and up to two years.
Does House of Charity accept gifts of food, clothing and personal care items?Bulk quantities of food donations are always accepted. Clothing donations are only accepted at our Food Centre (714 Park Ave.) on Wednesdays between 11 am and 1 pm. We are always in need of personal care items because so many of our residents come with almost nothing.Personal care items can be delivered to our main residential building between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday -Friday.
Does the general public receive a free meal at noon only?The noon hour is our primary feeding time. The general public is served from 12:00-12:30 p.m. In the evening we serve the residents of our residential building only. Breakfast is available at 8:00-8:30 a.m. for women with children.
How do people know to come to House of Charity for help?People come to House of Charity in various ways. Word of mouth is the primary source. First Call for Help (Hennepin County) and churches also make direct referrals. Shelters, treatment facilities or hospitals may refer people for housing-related needs or chemical dependency treatment.
How do you get into the Day by Day program?Men and women are referred to Day by Day through county assessors, treatment facilities, third party payers, family members or friends. After a referral is made, our counselor will conduct a Rule 25 Assessment if one has not already been completed and interview the client to determine if he/she would benefit from our services.
What is Workforce Development? Workforce Development is done through life-skills training and computer learning center services. Many clients' have lost their jobs as a result of their addiction or mental health issues. Clients' are encouraged to attend various in-house classes in anger management, conflict resolution, problem solving, leadership development, etc. Special training is available in typing, GED, basic computer skills and more.
Who can take classes at the Computer Learning Center?Computer classes are only available to those participating in our current housing programs.
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