Do you hear that? School is back in session, and we want our students to be prepared and excited about going back to school. For the month of August, we are asking for your help to make this school year a success for the families we serve. By donating new shoes, new clothing, new lunch boxes and so much more!
Celebrating 40 Years
If you or anyone you know need school supplies notebooks, paper pencils or anything please reach out to us or our partners at united way. | United Way of Bemidji Area ​
Did you know that 1 in 4 children may start the school year without the necessary resources? Lacking the essential supplies can impact children's self-esteem and view of learning. Together, we can make a difference and ensure every child has the tools to succeed. Your help can transform lives and foster a brighter future!
You have made it possible, because of your support and generosity 34 families were provided shelter and all their basic needs in 2025!
breaking
the cycle of
homelessness
Homelessness doesn’t take a break,
so neither do we.
WE ARE AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
We work with the families who seek shelter with us so much more beyond putting a roof over their heads. We work with them to identify and achieve their goals and dreams. We give them the tools and connections they need to move from homelessness into a home they can call their own.
"I did not think I was going to make it through another day and then you called."
Statement from a grandma raising her granddaughter...
We slept wherever we could—sometimes in shelters, sometimes in places that weren’t safe, and often in environments that challenged my sobriety. I was trying so hard to heal, to stay clean, but we didn’t have the luxury of choosing where we landed.
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Then, the shelter stepped in and helped us secure an apartment. And now, for the first time in her life, my granddaughter has her own room. Her own bed. Her own space to dream, to breathe, to grow. Because after everything, she finally has a door she can close- Without showing her I was excited that she could tell me to get out of her room, she felt safe!
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