Dignity, Warmth, and Pathways Home
We partner with neighbors, volunteers, and local groups in Owatonna, Minnesota to provide warm meals, emergency shelter connections, and life‑skills support for people experiencing homelessness or poverty.
Everyone deserves a safe night and a fresh start
We envision a community where people facing homelessness or poverty can recover, grow, and live with dignity. Our mission is to support homeless neighbors and low‑income families with essentials, temporary shelter connections, and social support services while building a sustainable local care network.
What we do
Warm Meal Program
Weekly free meals for people experiencing homelessness and low‑income families, with friendly check‑ins and resource referrals.
Shelter Connect
Rapid connections to emergency shelters, faith‑based housing, and rehousing partners; transportation and intake support.
“Small Homes • Big Hearts”
Light repairs and temporary space improvements for seniors living alone or families in crisis, coordinated with local partners.
Life‑Skills Workshops
- Job‑readiness & financial basics
- Digital safety & accessing benefits
- Mental well‑being and peer support
Community Network
We convene businesses, congregations, and volunteers to collaborate on practical, dignifying assistance.
Winter Warmth Drive 2025
December 15, 2025 · SIS Community Hub, 202 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna
Donate winter coats, blankets, and shelf‑stable food; help us assemble and distribute 150 care packs for neighbors without housing. Evening sharing circle: Stories of Hope.
Be part of the solution
Volunteer
Serve meals, assemble kits, offer transport to shelters, or help coordinate events.
Partner
Co‑host community activities, share facilities, or provide transitional jobs.
Advocate
Help raise awareness about homelessness and practical ways our community can help.
Your generosity keeps our neighbors warm and safe
Financial gifts and in‑kind donations fund meals, care packs, and rapid shelter connections. Request our transparency and impact reports anytime.