"What is Happening at the St. Andrew's Family Shelter?"
Summer is quickly slipping by at St. Andrew's Family Shelter just as it is at our homes. The client families are very pleased with the flowers, vegetables, and herbs they are growing right outside their door. Being able to use a variety of fresh, healthy vegetables and herbs in the meals prepared in the shelter kitchen is a reward for everybody.
This summer our program has changed from a 30-day to a 45-day program. The adult clients set goals with their case manager after they are vetted and admitted. After 45 days, the case manager and clients review the progress toward the individual goals which were set upon admittance. If adult clients don't have jobs, they are working on goals at St. Andrew's Resource Center Monday through Thursday. Adequate progression toward goal completion is necessary to renew their program for another 45 days.
By mid-August all of the five family rooms will be full again. We are pleased that many families have been placed in appropriate houses or apartments in a variety of communities. A new part-time staff person has started this month.
Interested parties may wish to donate the following consumable items from Bath & Body Works:
pump style hand soap
pump style lotion
gift certificates
Please feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or to state a desire to volunteer.
volunteer now!
The shelter, located at 14383 Forest Blvd. N in Hugo has opened its doors to up to FIVE families. Hosanna has adopted a Family Room - supplying basic needs like towels, sheets, alarm clocks, pillows and more.
Hosanna has also committed to and needs volunteers to staff the shelter. Are you ready to serve? Contact Kristin Salzman here.
Upcoming Dates (click on the date to volunteer)
SAFS Giving Tree
Hosanna will again be collecting gift cards, money and gifts for the St. Andrew's Family Shelter this fall.
We will be giving them all that is collected to use when they see fit, such as for birthday gifts, Christmas gifts and for supplies that are necessary.
Watch for great deals throughout the year and be ready for the Giving Tree.
The new St. Andrew's Family Shelter HOME
basic responsibilities FOR STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Check in with Staff - and volunteer orientation.
Ready for Lights Out!
There is a volunteer room with two twin beds- so YES, you can sleep!
Ready continental breakfast- and clean up after everyone leaves.
Got questions? Contact Pastor Linda or Kristin Salzman here with questions.
Kristin Salzman (and daughter, Monica) and Joslyn Mathison
The Story of the St. Andrew’s Family Shelter
In April 2017, St. Andrew’s announced its plans to open a new Family Shelter in response to continued need. The St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center currently shelters 7-10 families each week at the Oakdale location. The decision to extend the reach to serve neighbors in the northern end of Washington County with the new shelter at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Hugo on Hwy. 61.
The St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo is able to shelter up to five additional families in need. That’s five more families who are able to sleep in a warm house with running water. Five more families who get assistance to rebuild their lives. Five more families that are transformed and shown love by the community in their time of need.
Renovations to the interior and exterior, with the help of many volunteers and partners from the community, have brought the new St. Andrew’s Family Shelter to life.
The Hosanna Bedroom