by Natalie Copeland | Mar 15, 2022 | Appearance, Black, Class, Community, Gender, Homeless, Immigrants, LGBTQIA, Race, Religion
“I’m fine with gay people, but there are only 2 genders.” It’s not about you. “I am fine with a woman being on this board, but I’m not fine with it all of the sudden being all women.” It’s not about you. ‘I’m...
by Brigid | Aug 10, 2021 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Class, Community, Homeless
After entering the Pathways 4 Youth building you will read the following sentence, printed on a staircase: “Every journey begins with a single step.” No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’ve likely had to remind yourself that this is true. Overwhelmed with...
by Dawn Holler | Sep 11, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Community, Homeless, Religion
Many, many years ago, when I first began working my job at my church, a young man came into the building very early in the morning. He carried only an old backpack and was just kind of wandering the hallways. He looked lost and alone. I remember being a bit fearful of...
by Unite Cloud | May 27, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Class, Community, Homeless
As the virus and the economic consequences of it continue in their twin assaults on our community, the poorest among us are thrust into ever more desperate situations in increasing numbers. One can easily become disheartened. After all the effort, money, and time...
by Unite Cloud | May 5, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Class, Community, Homeless
The pandemic is upon us. Try as we might, Homeless Helping Homeless is having difficulty keeping up with this ever-escalating crisis. Although we have read the Wilder Reports regarding the depth of our local affordable housing deficit, it took a pandemic to...
by Unite Cloud | Apr 10, 2020 | Action Steps, Central MN Stories, Class, Community, Homeless, Politics
Our neighbors experiencing homelessness in the St. Cloud area need your help! ACTIONABLE STEP: Call on our St. Cloud City Leaders and encourage them to support your neighbors experiencing homelessness during this COVID-19 pandemic. You can find City Council contact...
