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  1. Monica Nilsson, longtime advocate for the homeless community will speak at the 25th annual Homeless Memorial. simpsonhousing.org for details
  2. We have a client in our single adult housing program who is an amazing guitar player and needs a left-handed acoustic guitar. Any leads?
  3. The change in weather is a reminder that not everyone has the refuge of home. Let's change this.
  4. We are thrilled and honored to have been selected to receive the MN 2009 Nonprofit Award for Excellence. http://tinyurl.com/olpjla
  5. SW Journal editor Sarah McKenzie did an overnight shift at the Simpson men's shelter and shared her experience: http://tinyurl.com/nla2n8
  6. Stuffed a baby blanket into a pillow case at the shelter tonight for a makeshift pillow. Check your closets for bedding to donate.
  7. We need mugs and cups (china) at the men's shelter. Any companies out there with some to spare? info@simpsonhousing.org
  8. To a school kid, the new year is all about the backpack. On Monday, we gave over 250 kids in our programs new backpacks. Thanks volunteers!
  9. In search of an intern for our men's shelter. An opportunity to work with wonderful people and make a difference. http://tinyurl.com/kvr5dt
  10. We just spoke to a former client of ours who is housed and going back to cosmetology school. Housing sets all sorts of wheels in motion.
  11. We still need 40 high-quality, durable backpacks ($20 or so) to help the kids get ready for school. Email Betsy at eburr@simpsonhousing.org.
  12. Two more positions available at Simpson. http://tinyurl.com/nk6rdg for more details.
  13. Wow. We are out of razors, men's t-shirts, and med and large underwear (all types) in our shelter. info@simpsonhousing.org if you can help.
  14. We have 3 upcoming openings to serve dinner at the men's shelter. It's great family time. Aug 14, 16, 22. Email bglaser@simpsonhousing.org
  15. Goal: increased economic stability for our families. Outcome: 2008: 67% of transitional housing graduates increased their income.
  16. We have a job opening in our Women's Housing Partnership. http://tinyurl.com/nk6rdg
  17. Community Service Equals Free Hotel Stay - Courant.com - http://shar.es/CLgZ
  18. We are excited to bring kids to Valleyfair tomorrow. The students were in school 95% of school days or more. Great job!
  19. Reaction to Michael Jackson's death ranged from mourning to a demonstration of his famous dance moves in our Men's Shelter last week.
  20. Time for a treasure hunt! Seeking new backpacks and school supplies for 262 children by August 7th. Join the hunt: cgiese@simpsonhousing.org