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Our Saviour's Community Services @oscs_mn

A community of hope for those who need a home and a learning community of refugees, immigrants, and advocates. Increasing Skills, Improving Lives.

Joined August 2022
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Homeless Day on the Hill is here! OSCS is at the Capitol, advocating for funding and policies surrounding shelter and housing access. Thank you to @MNHomelessCofor organizing today! #MCHDOTH
OSCS staff standing outside the State Capitol building in St. Paul on a sunny day.

ALT OSCS staff standing outside the State Capitol building in St. Paul on a sunny day.

A large group of people listening to a state representative speaking.

ALT A large group of people listening to a state representative speaking.

A brightly colored Homeless Day on the Hill T-Shirt on a table, with a print copy of the 2024 Legislative Priorities on top.

ALT A brightly colored Homeless Day on the Hill T-Shirt on a table, with a print copy of the 2024 Legislative Priorities on top.
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Thank you, Rep. @mikehowardmn, for reminding us of so many of the successes we accomplished as advocates last session, and that “we are just getting started.” We can do it, and every year is a $ year. #mnleg #mchdoth
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“All roads lead back to home.” - Rep. @mikehowardmn #mnleg #mchdoth
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Thank you, @RepKeeler, for giving advocates advice on the best ways to position stories for legislators at Homeless Day on the Hill! #mnleg #mchdoth
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“We can be champions. We can help people come home.” - @LtGovFlanagan Today at #mchdoth, @LtGovFlanagan asked advocates for support in asking for the Housing Stability Act to receive a hearing in the Senate. mprnews.org/story/2024/02/29… #mnleg

Minnesota legislation would prohibit discrimination against renters using Section 8 vouchers

The Housing Stability Act, which was introduced in mid-February, would add rental assistance under the definition of public assistance, which is a protected class under the state law.

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Thank you, @GovTimWalz for helping #mchdoth get off to a strong start! Looking forward to a great Homeless Day on the Hill! #mnleg
Photo of Governor Tim Walz speaking to a crowd.

ALT Photo of Governor Tim Walz speaking to a crowd.
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Help guide OSCS! We are currently accepting applications for board and committee membership in 2024! Learn more at oscs-mn.org/join-board/.
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As the folks at @givemn say, "It feels GOOD to give!" You don't have to wait until 11/16 to feel it! Early Give to the Max Day giving is underway. The clock has started on our $50k goal & also on our $20k of matching funds! givemn.org/organization/Our-… Thank you for your support!
Up to $20,000 in gifts to OSCS will be matched by other supporters through November 16. Will yours? Early Give to the Max Day giving is open now! It feels GOOD to Give! #GTMD23

ALT Up to $20,000 in gifts to OSCS will be matched by other supporters through November 16. Will yours? Early Give to the Max Day giving is open now! It feels GOOD to Give! #GTMD23
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OSCS & Our Saviour's Lutheran Church are co-hosting a free community pizza party and auction from 12-2PM tomorrow to support predevelopment costs for the @epni_urbanfarm! Learn more: oscs-mn.org/epni-fundraiser/. Bidding for most items is online only, and closing at 8PM TONIGHT!

EPNI Fundraiser - Our Saviour's Community Services

On Sunday, September 10, join Our Saviour’s Lutheranhurch and Our Saviour’s Community Services in supporting the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute!

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East Phillips Urban Farm@epni_urbanfarm
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Join us this Sunday, September 10 from 12-2pm for a community pizza party and auction! Free and family friendly! Hosted by Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (@oscs_mn) 2315 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
A digital flier with EPNI Watertower logo and the text included in the tweet.

ALT A digital flier with EPNI Watertower logo and the text included in the tweet.

Flier continued with text: "East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is raising funds to build their Urban Farm! Join us at OSLC and OSCS in supporting in supporting EPNI with a pizza party and community auction! • Hear from community advocates involved in making the project a reality! • Enjoy tasty pizza from the bread oven! • Make bids on a variety of auction items! Art, food, and more! • Free to attend! All money raised will go to EPNI to support predevelopment costs. Hosted by Our Saviours Lutheran Church and Our Saviour's Community Services

ALT Flier continued with text: "East Phillips Neighborhood Institute is raising funds to build their Urban Farm! Join us at OSLC and OSCS in supporting in supporting EPNI with a pizza party and community auction! • Hear from community advocates involved in making the project a reality! • Enjoy tasty pizza from the bread oven! • Make bids on a variety of auction items! Art, food, and more! • Free to attend! All money raised will go to EPNI to support predevelopment costs. Hosted by Our Saviours Lutheran Church and Our Saviour's Community Services
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Love to paint, knit, or play games? Or maybe you have another hobby you’d love to share? Then sign up today to share your passions with our guests! We’re looking for volunteers to help us bring fun classes to our shelter. Contact Volunteer@oscs-mn.org to get started!
Icons representing a variety of hobbies on a green background. Text: Share your hobbies and skills with our guests! Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Icons representing a variety of hobbies on a green background. Text: Share your hobbies and skills with our guests! Our Saviour's Community Services.

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NEW volunteer opportunity! Twice per month, our Meal Prep Volunteers will spend 2-3 hours preparing, packaging, labeling, and freezing meals using our shelter kitchen. We supply all the ingredients, recipes, and tools needed. Apply today: oscs-mn.org/osh-individual-v…
Text: Volunteer Opportunity. Meal Prep Volunteer. New individual volunteer opportunity in our shelter kitchen! Volunteer twice a month. We supply all the ingredients, recipes, and tools needed. Spend 2-3 hours preparing, packaging, labeling, and freezing meals using our shelter kitchen. Apply online or email us for more info: Volunteer@oscs-mn.org. Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Text: Volunteer Opportunity. Meal Prep Volunteer. New individual volunteer opportunity in our shelter kitchen! Volunteer twice a month. We supply all the ingredients, recipes, and tools needed. Spend 2-3 hours preparing, packaging, labeling, and freezing meals using our shelter kitchen. Apply online or email us for more info: Volunteer@oscs-mn.org. Our Saviour's Community Services.

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OSCS staff members are looking good in their new team shirts! After a recent staff training, we took advantage of a beautiful summer day to get a group photo. It’s impossible to say who styled the shirt best, but we were grateful for the opportunity to learn together as a team.
OSCS staff members

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Recently, we welcomed 5 new members to the OSCS Board of Directors: Dereck Arubayi, Andrea Brandt, Travis Earth-Werner, Annie Koolen, and Reika Yokooka Lucente! Visit our website learn more about our Board Members: oscs-mn.org/staff-board/#boa…
Photos of OSCS Board Members on a green background. Text: Welcome, New Board Members! Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Photos of OSCS Board Members on a green background. Text: Welcome, New Board Members! Our Saviour's Community Services.

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New way to help! Lead your family, team, faith community, or other group to collect shelf-stable breakfast foods for our shelter. We gratefully welcome donations from our list, unexpired only please, that can be dropped off by appointment. Learn more: Volunteer@oscs-mn.org.
Illustrative images of breakfast foods on a green background. Text: Breakfast Drive for Shelter Guests! Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Illustrative images of breakfast foods on a green background. Text: Breakfast Drive for Shelter Guests! Our Saviour's Community Services.

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Shopping deals? We'd love for you to keep an eye out for items on our donation wish list! Right now, several of the options we have for deodorant are on sale for Prime Day. Keep checking our list this week to see if you can find other items on sale! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3O…
Image includes a tiny shopping cart filled with boxes next to a laptop and mini shopping bags. Text: Support OSCS on Prime Day!

ALT Image includes a tiny shopping cart filled with boxes next to a laptop and mini shopping bags. Text: Support OSCS on Prime Day!

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Love cooking for a crowd? We’re looking for volunteer groups to purchase, prepare, and serve dinner at our shelter. Help us provide healthy meals prepared with care and kindness by signing up today: oscs-mn.org/osh-group-volunt…
Photo collage and a plate illustration on a green background. Photos include a group making sandwiches, a person cooking eggs, and the exterior of the Emergency Shelter. Also includes the logo for Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Photo collage and a plate illustration on a green background. Photos include a group making sandwiches, a person cooking eggs, and the exterior of the Emergency Shelter. Also includes the logo for Our Saviour's Community Services.

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We’re hiring! Visit our website to learn more about our current openings including a FT case management position and PT/on-call roles at our Emergency Shelter. oscs-mn.org/employment/
Magenta banner on a green background. Text: We're hiring! Apply now. oscs-mn.org. Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Magenta banner on a green background. Text: We're hiring! Apply now. oscs-mn.org. Our Saviour's Community Services.

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This week, representatives from @Siena_Francis in Omaha visited our Emergency Shelter to connect and learn more about our approach to medical respite. It was great to chat about similarities and differences across our communities in services for people experiencing homelessness.
Ten people sit at a table having a discussion.

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Did you know that 4 in 10 students last year at the English Learning Center, a program of Our Saviour’s Community Services, came to the U.S. as refugees? Today, on World Refugee Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of the refugee community!
Green circle on a world map background. Text: Happy World Refugee Day! Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Green circle on a world map background. Text: Happy World Refugee Day! Our Saviour's Community Services.

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Are you looking for a fun volunteer opportunity this summer? Consider hosting a game night or bingo activity at our shelter! Game nights give our guests an opportunity to relax and have fun with community members like you - sign up today! #volunteer oscs-mn.org/osh-group-volunt…
Graphic includes an illustration of people playing games at a table. Text: Host a game night or bingo! Our Saviour's Community Services.

ALT Graphic includes an illustration of people playing games at a table. Text: Host a game night or bingo! Our Saviour's Community Services.

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