helping others
The downtown Minneapolis community has a collection of people, organizations and initiatives that are working in tandem to offer programs and help to those experiencing homelessness.
Check out the list below to see some of the opportunities taking place in the downtown area and throughout Minneapolis that are making a difference and how you can help.
YouthLink – Volunteers
You are an important part of creating change for young people. With your help, young people in our community will be more stable, independent, and successful. Join us and be part of a movement for opportunity for all. Be part of YouthLink's efforts to help youth in our community experiencing homelessness Minimum age requirement 24. […]
Simpson Housing Services – Donate
Every day Simpson Housing Services helps people experiencing homelessness transition to stable and affordable housing. Donated items like yours allow us to meet basic needs, provide comfort, and assist with building trusting relationships with our program participants. Learn more on how to give. Donations are available for drop-off weekdays from 3 pm-9 pm and on […]
People Serving People – Volunteers
People Serving People, located in downtown Minneapolis, is the region's largest and most comprehensive family-focused homeless shelter. They envision a community in which all children have the stability and support they need to develop their full capacity and thrive, and their mission is to help homeless and at-risk children and their families manage situations and […]
DID Livability Team Outreach
The DID Livability Team conducts proactive street-level outreach in the District to promote a healthy and safe downtown for everyone. They respond to calls regarding livability and public safety concerns, and determine the appropriate intervention. Their work helps our downtown community with public safety, public health and safety concerns. Coupled with the new 24/7 incident […]
Meaningful Daytime Activities
The Downtown Engagement Subcommittee, part of the 2025 Plan Ending Street Homelessness Committee, is focused on breaking barriers for getting out of crisis through meaningful daytime activities while also accounting for experiences throughout the day and meeting storage needs for those in need.
Youth Coordinating Board Downtown Outreach
The success of the team’s work recently led to expansion, serving youth on the Northside of Minneapolis as part of the Minneapolis Health Department’s CDC Grant funded programs. It has also help create a youth space downtown. The former bus shelter now known as Inner-City Hall on the corner of 3rd and Hennepin has been […]