The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual effort mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess homelessness across the nation. Conducted on a single night in January, the PIT Count provides a snapshot of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. This data is crucial for understanding the scope [...]
Your charitable investments in our work to end homelessness are important. You make all the difference between creating a pathway to stable housing and an ongoing difficult life on the street. For many of our most generous benefactors, year-end giving is a significant part of their strategy. Here are some important dates to remember [...]
There’s a tax-smart way for traditional IRA owners, aged 70½ or older, to give to Stepping Stone Emergency Housing: Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution. For 2024, you can transfer up to $105,000 directly from your IRA to Stepping Stone Emergency Housing. For individuals with more than one IRA, the $105,000 cap applies per account [...]
Building in Stillwater, MN Washington County, MN, marked a significant step forward in addressing homelessness with the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Emergency Housing Services Building (EHSB) in Stillwater. This facility represents a major investment in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Washington County and signals a renewed commitment to tackling the root causes [...]
UPDATED NOVEMBER 19, 2024: We’re thrilled to share an incredible update to the story of Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s recent promotion benefiting Stepping Stone Emergency Housing. During their November 1–15 campaign, they sold an impressive 73 vehicles, resulting in a donation of $3,650 to help support individuals experiencing homelessness! This outstanding contribution [...]
As the weather turns colder and the holiday season approaches, there's a special way you can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness—all by purchasing your next car. From now until November 15, Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is partnering with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing to give back to the [...]
The community of Anoka is about to welcome a unique and compassionate addition. On Monday, October 28th, from 7 AM to 4 PM, Compassion Coffee will celebrate its grand opening at 530 West Main Street #8, Anoka, MN. The day marks more than just the launch of a coffee shop; it signifies a powerful [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Anoka, Minnesota – October 15, 2024 – At a time when individuals and households throughout Minnesota are experiencing hardships in numbers never seen before, the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Foundation is working hard to ensure its funding reaches those in need in every corner of the state. [...]
