2026
OSCS introduces new mission and vision statements
After months of gathering feedback and revising drafts, with input from staff, board members, and participants, Our Saviour's Community Services is…
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Give to the Max Day
Minnesota’s day of giving. Every gift made that day supports shelter, housing and free English classes.
Give to the Max →OSCS 1st Annual Community Cookout and Fundraiser
American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis.
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Stories and updates from the shelter, permanent supportive housing, and the English Learning Center.
2026
An Update on Our Medical Respite Program
An Update on Our Medical Respite Program For the past four years, Our Saviour’s Community Services and Fairview have partnered to provide…
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2026
Indigenous Protector Movement to become new owners and stewards of campus building
Indigenous Protector Movement to become new owners and stewards of campus building Exciting changes are ahead for the future of our block. Later this…
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2026
Street Law Brings Lessons About The U.S. Legal System to English Learning Center Learners
“The question is,” said the teacher, a volunteer from the University of Minnesota, “how old do you have to be to be President?” English Learning Center…
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2026
Permanent Supportive Housing: Steady, Relational, and Quietly Transformative
A consistent, but often less visible, program of Our Saviour’s Community Services, permanent supportive housing (PSH), provides access to housing and…
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2025
New Equipment Boosts Resiliency of Shelter in Case of Emergency
We have made a number of exciting changes to our shelter facility this year, and we aren’t done yet! Soon, 8 large batteries will be installed at the…
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2025
OSCS Statement of Support for the Somali Community
OSCS Statement of Support for the Somali Community In recent days, President Trump has verbally attacked our Somali neighbors, has threatened to…
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2025
Expanding Opportunities for Adult Learners Through Technology Investments
Over the past five years, the English Learning Center has invested time and energy into learning how technology can add to our day-to-day lessons. This…
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2025
Give to the Max Day
Thank you for your interest in giving to the max to support Our Saviour’s Community Services! Over the past several years, community…
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2025
Provide a “Home for the Holidays” Gift Bag
We would love your support in providing “Home for the Holidays” Gift Bags for residents of the Our Saviour’s Housing Permanent Supportive Housing…
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2025
OSCS Trivia Night with Trivia Mafia
Join us for an evening of friendly competition in support of Our Saviour’s Community Services! Trivia Mafia will be onsite to lead six engaging rounds…
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2025
Our Saviour’s Housing Emergency Shelter Re-Opening Celebration
In late 2023, Our Saviour’s Community Services was awarded a capital grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to renovate and expand our…
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2025
English Learning Center Sets 12-Month Record, Despite Recent Dip
The English Learning Center reached a new milestone at the end of March. Through 11 months of our 2024-2025 reporting year for state funding, we set a…
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2025
Coming Soon: Our Renovated Shelter
Coming Soon: Our Renovated Shelter Renovations are well underway at our Emergency Shelter at 2219 Chicago Avenue. In December, our shelter moved to a…
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2025
OSCS Connections
Join us in June for the second event of OSCS Connections: A Closer Look at Our Work Thursday, June 12th 5:30pm to 6:30pm Location: Hospitality Center…
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2025
Food Shelf Closing, New Partnership Begins
This month, our small on-campus food shelf is winding down operations, and will be closing by March 31st, 2025. For several years, this food shelf has…
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2025
January 2025 OSCS Construction Updates – Construction is Underway!
We’re excited to share that construction is officially underway at our Emergency Shelter site located at 2219 Chicago Avenue! We are on track for our…
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2024
A Fresh Start – Carolynn’s Story
Carolynn never expected that trying to improve her life would lead to her experiencing homelessness, especially at the time she did. “Gosh, who waits…
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2024
Summer Field Trips with the ELC
For immigrants and refugees, it can often be difficult to form a connection to a new home. Some ELC students share that their lives are often limited…
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2024
FAQs – Shelter Expansion
To help everyone understand our project, needs, and timeline better, we are compiling frequently asked questions about our shelter expansion and…
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2024
November 2024 Update: Expanding Our Shelter
11/15/2024 The renovation and expansion of our Emergency Shelter at 2219 Chicago Avenue is quickly approaching! Funded by a capital grant from the…
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Stories from the shelter, from supportive housing, and from the English Learning Center.