Stronger Together: The House of Charity and St. Stephen’s Human Services to Merge

Via a November 11 e-announcement:

The House of Charity, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Human Services, Inc. Boards of Directors are announcing the merger of our two organizations, effective January 1, 2021.  

All current programming will remain in place and no staff layoffs are planned. Dr. Deborah F. Moses, the current CEO/Executive Director of House of Charity, will be the Executive Director and CEO of the combined organization. 

House of Charity and St. Stephen’s Human Services are both longtime, respected non-profit organizations. Both have long histories in Minneapolis, with House of Charity forming in 1953, and St. Stephen’s serving the community since 1972.  

The merger of St. Stephen’s Human Services and House of Charity represents an opportunity to more fully integrate our services in support of people experiencing homelessness, hunger, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. The merger aligns with the core missions of both organizations and will create a comprehensive continuum of care for those we serve, as well as a stronger voice as we advocate for equity and social justice issues at the local, state, and national level.   

House of Charity feeds hundreds of individuals and families every day and provides permanent supportive housing to about 270 people along with outpatient treatment for Substance Use Disorders and mental illness. St. Stephen’s Human Services works to end homelessness through Street Outreach, shelter, and housing programs that collectively benefit more than 4,600 individuals per year. 

Together, we will reach almost 8,000 individuals and families each year with program offerings that include Street Outreach, emergency shelter, housing programs, various food supports, and treatment for addiction and related health issues. The people we serve will benefit from the combined expertise and experience of both organizations.  

A new organization name and logo will be chosen through an inclusive re-branding process in early 2021. 

Together, we can achieve our shared goals and have a greater impact on the individuals we serve and the community as a whole. We will be stronger together. 

If you would like to learn more about House of Charity, please visit their website: www.houseofcharity.org.  

We look forward to building the next phase of our history with you. Together, we will be able to provide more comprehensive services to more people than ever before. In the meantime, all of our programs remain in place and all staff remain in their roles. Our address, phone number, and other contact information will not change. You can continue to support our street outreach, shelter, housing, and early intervention programs on the St. Stephen’s website or on our Give to the Max Day page.