Emergency Family Shelter - People Serving People
614 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Eligibility
- Clients are referred by the Hennepin County Shelter Team
- Only serves families with children or pregnant people
- Clients must be unable to meet their current basic needs. They must be able to function in an unsupervised environment and not require nursing care.
Hours
- Intake can be done 24 hours/7 days a week
- Donations: Drop off 7 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)277-0216
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Intake Donations
(612)204-8200
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Intake Hennepin Shelter Hotline
Languages
Spanish
Application process
- Monday - Friday: Call Hennepin Shelter Hotline 8 am - 9 pm; call 211 afterhours
- Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: Call Hennepin Shelter Hotline 1 pm - 9 pm; call 211 afterhours
- Upon being approved, the guest goes through an explanation of rules and resources by Resident Resources staff at People Serving People. Within a day or two of arrival, the guest receives an orientation by their assigned Family Advocate, who covers information concerning all services offered at the shelter as well as resources within the community. Advocates work with guests to create short-term and long-term goals, which may be updated during their stay. Referrals are also made to services within the community.
Fees
- Emergency shelter: No fee
- Permanent Supportive Housing: Families maintain a lease for their apartments
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Languages
- Spanish
Family emergency shelter open 24 hours daily/7 days a week, includes three meals a day, advocacy, early learning programs, referral services, employment and housing services, free local phone calls and free laundry services. Many basic needs are provided including diapers/wipes, hygiene items, detergent, etc.
Support programs include:
- Advocacy
- Early Childhood Development Program: On-site, licensed preschool
- Family activities
- Financial empowerment program
- K-12 programs: After school and evening programs for youth
- Parent engagement and education
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Technology Resource Center: Provides computer access for job and housing searches, email, and social media
Last Assured
12/24/2025
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Providing organization
People Serving People
Provider of emergency shelter in Hennepin County for families with children who are experiencing homelessness. People Serving People also provides Permanent Supportive Housing, early learning programs, family homelessness prevention program, and access to support programs and community services to help families prevent homelessness and maintain housing stability.