Minneapolis

Minneapolis is a city of lakes and long winters, with a gritty resilience that matches its harsh seasons. The median household income sits around $65,000, but poverty runs deep and many here survive on much less. In 2023, Hennepin County's point-in-time count recorded 2,633 people experiencing homelessness on a single night, most of them in Minneapolis. Locally, St. Stephen's Human Services, Simpson Housing Services, and People Serving People all work directly with folks in need. These organizations know the streets and can help you find shelter, food, and a path forward. This city is cold, but its people have warm hearts—keep moving, and reach out when you can.