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Homelessness is not a choice, it’s a challenge.
And together, we can meet it.
Every dollar provides shelter and hope. Your gift today will help us to offer continuous care, stability and shelter without interruption.
It currently costs approximately $1400 per night for us to offer shelter in our community, or about $30 per night, per person.
For about the cost of a dinner out, you can help provide a soft bed, a warm meal and a safe place for a neighbor in need.
Will you walk alongside us?
Why Your Help Matters
Homelessness is a pressing issue in our society, affecting individuals and families across every demographic. In Mankato, the number of unhoused individuals has increased in recent years, exacerbated by current economic challenges, a lack of affordable housing, and increasing difficulties in accessing mental healthcare. Many of our guests are victims of circumstances beyond their control, including job loss, domestic violence, or mental health struggles. They arrive at our doors seeking not only shelter, but a change to rebuild their lives.
Connections offers more than a bed. We provide:
Emergency shelter for up to 48 individuals and families each night
Systems navigation services, to support long-term stability
Meals, hygiene items, clothing and other basic needs
Collaborative partnerships with other local organizations to ensure holistic care of the entire person, and not just the circumstance
Ongoing support and education to help prevent chronic homelessness
Another way to support the work of Connections is with in-kind donations. We are always accepting donations of prepackaged snacks, bottled water, sports /electrolyte drinks, hygiene supplies, new or gently used clothing and many other items that our guests need.
You can access our current Amazon wish list here for more ideas, and a few of our most needed and used items are linked directly below. We appreciate your support as we head into the harsh winter months.
