Bryan stood alone on a St. Paul street corner, holding a cardboard sign, begging for money. He didn’t know which was colder – the brisk October air, or the isolation he felt from being ignored by almost everyone who drove by.
Tag: homelessness
Hundreds receive free dental, vision care
More than 200 homeless and low-income individuals received free dental and vision care over the weekend at The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in Minneapolis…
MN homeless population on the rise
A new report released by Wilder Research has found that Minnesota’s homeless population is on the rise…
Formerly homeless actors star in powerful play
The house was packed at Hennepin Theatre Trust last Friday for zAmya Theater’s performance of “Stories from the Book of Harbor Light” – a play about the real-life stories of people who have experienced homelessness while living at The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center…
The day I saw love and dignity on full display
While waiting for the red light to turn green, my friend and I got to witness kindness to another person on that cold winter Sunday morning…
Pray for those searching for a home
As we enter a season when everyone seeks the comforts of home and relishes the joy of being with family and friends, we pray for those who have no home to warm winter chill or people to care for them …
Oct. 10 marks ‘World Homeless Day’
Every year on Oct. 10 people around the globe come together to support those experiencing homelessness…
The Things They Carry: Isaac
“The Things They Carry” is a four-part series about homeless youth in the Twin Cities, and how The Salvation Army is helping them. Here’s Isaac’s story…
The Things They Carry: Martin
“The Things They Carry” is a four-part series about homeless youth in the Twin Cities, and how The Salvation Army is helping them. Here’s Martin’s story…
Brainerd services: Anything but ordinary
Here’s how The Salvation Army fills unique needs in northern Minnesota…