Catholic Charities Twin Cities
Coverage of Catholic Charities Twin Cities in the Nexus archive.
- Closure of major St. Paul homeless camp pushes residents to one nearby as shelters keep beds open
St. Paul authorities cleared the Pig’s Eye Park homeless encampment, prompting many residents to relocate to an encampment under the Randolph Avenue Bridge. Outreach workers from Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities reported mixed success in connecting displaced individuals with shelter services, while existing residents at the Randolph site expressed frustration over the influx of new arrivals.
- Minnesota providers prepare to expand homelessness prevention as $40 million rolls out
Minnesota organizations will expand homelessness prevention with a $40 million investment in the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHAP). The funding will assist 11,000 households by covering past-due rent, deposits, and utilities, with Catholic Charities Twin Cities in Ramsey County receiving $60,000 to help families avoid eviction and shelter entry.