Homeless project aims to shed light, offer solutions
The Free Press embarks today on a continuing series about homelessness in the Mankato region as part of the public service journalism we believe serves our communities and helps them [...]
Partners for Housing: Collecting and Distributing Holiday Bundles for Families
The holidays can be a tough time for people facing homelessness. Currently, one in four people are severely cost-burdened in local counties, making them vulnerable to homelessness. In 2020, over [...]
Sips 4 Shelter raises money for the homeless
The second annual Sips 4 Shelter fundraiser is 1-5 p.m. Saturday and will feature nine purveyors in North Mankato. All Minnesota-based breweries, wineries and distilleries, the purveyors will set up [...]
The Circle Inn to Host Partners for Housing’s Sips 4 Shelter
Partners for Housing’s second annual Sips 4 Shelter takes place 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Circle Inn in North Mankato. The wine and beer tasting event started in [...]
Circle Inn to Host Partners for Housing’s Sips 4 Shelter
Partners for Housing’s second annual Sips 4 Shelter takes place on Saturday, November 13th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Circle Inn in North Mankato. The wine and beer [...]
Local nonprofit provides affordable housing for those in need
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Kelsey and Lisa partner up, once again, for their Good Morning Give Back initiative. This month, they shed light on the need for affordable housing!
Advocates: more affordable housing, homelessness support needed in Mankato
Advocates: more affordable housing, homelessness support needed in Mankato By Brian Arola barola@mankatofreepress.com Oct 26, 2021 MANKATO — Local advocates called on lawmakers to keep affordable housing and homelessness [...]
Partners for Housing: Addressing homelessness at Union Street Place
Homelessness is significant everywhere, though in Minnesota, it’s often a hidden phenomenon. Sometimes it looks like people sleeping in cars, ice houses, storage units or other places unfit or [...]
Housing nonprofit moving into new home
Partners for Housing’s clients regularly deal with the challenges of finding an affordable place to live in the Mankato area. Earlier this year, Partners found itself in a similar situation. [...]
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Bumbelou hosting kid’s book launch MANKATO — A Mankato author’s illustrated book for children will be launched 5 p.m. Friday at Bumbelou, 405 N. Riverfront Drive. “The Traveler’s Treasures” is [...]