St. Clair third grader collects pillows for homeless families
MANKATO — Shortly after Sydney Stover turned 9 years old last month, a package for her arrived in the mail. The St. Clair third grader thought it might be a [...]
2021 Pedal Past Poverty – April 24th @ BEC Parking Structure
Pedal Past Poverty Fundraiser Rescheduled for Spring, Open-Air Venue Partners for Housing (P4H) has rescheduled its ninth annual Pedal Past Poverty fundraiser. Presented by MEI-Total Elevator Solutions, this exciting [...]
Partners For Affordable Housing rolls out new brand
MANKATO - Local nonprofit organization Partners for Affordable Housing rolls out a new brand with a fresh new look. The organization is now going by the name of Partners for [...]
Funding housing for homeless requires political will
When people think about entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations rarely come to mind. Likewise, few people understand the role of nonprofit entrepreneurs in local and regional economies. Fewer still understand the potential [...]
Volunteering: a great alternative to partying
During this time of social distancing, online classes and working, it seems the easy thing for students to do would be to shut their doors and isolate. This isolation can [...]
My View: After 35 years, homeless battle continues
The 35th birthday of the Welcome Inn, Mankato’s shelter for people experiencing homelessness, passed quietly this summer. I started volunteering at the Welcome Inn during the winter of 1986. Within [...]
County starts budgeting process amid myriad uncertainties
MANKATO — Blue Earth County is poised to set a preliminary levy increase of 5% for next year, but it’s a number that several commissioners say they hope to reduce [...]
Spear: Homeless project part of public service
Public service remains a hallmark of Free Press journalism, and we see it as an even more important mission now as communities grapple with social and economic upheaval in the [...]
Mankato non-profits awarded Women’s Foundation grants
MANKATO — Two Mankato non-profits are among 35 recipients of recent Women’s Foundation of Minnesota COVID-19 Women and Girls Response Fund general-operating grants. • Partners for Affordable Housing was awarded [...]
Counterpoint: Outstate, the homeless crisis is lack of shelters
The commentary “All policy levers must be used to meet needs” (June 25) did a great job of highlighting the need for more affordable housing. It’s vitally important to pass [...]