by guild | Dec 20, 2022 | Featured, Homelessness, Housing, Mental Heatlh
When we meet new clients, the recovery work often includes looking at their childhoods. Though we can’t ever go back in time to heal the wounds created by early traumatic experiences, we can at least discover how those experiences affect our mental health....
by guild | Nov 15, 2022 | Featured, Homelessness, Housing, Program Highlights
The Housing First Model is an evidence-based practice that recognizes how difficult it is to address health, employment, and other challenges without addressing the basic need and human right of stable housing. “Stable housing is life-changing. People are able to seek...
by guild | Sep 7, 2022 | Featured, Housing
With government programs critically underfunded, there isn’t enough rental assistance to meet the need. As of today, 550,000 Minnesotans pay more than 30% of their income on housing (Minnesota Housing Partnership, 2022). Add in the increasing cost of...
by guild | Nov 19, 2021 | Featured, Healthcare, Homelessness, Housing
Homelessness is a complex issue and one that can have many different causes. Unfortunately, people living with chronic disabling conditions often face barriers that make them less financially stable and more likely to become homeless. We talked to Catherine, a Case...
by guild | Nov 17, 2021 | Featured, Homelessness, Housing, Staff Blogs
Blog written by Julie Grothe, who has recently retired from her career at Guild after nearly forty years! Learn more about Julie here. The Dream of Ending Homelessness A number of years ago, there was an idea that we could end homelessness in 10 years. In 2000, the...
by guild | Oct 22, 2021 | 101 Blogs, FAQ, Featured, Homelessness, Housing, Staff Blogs
When you’re homeless, the first step to getting connected with housing often includes using your county’s Coordinated Entry services. But what is Coordinated Entry? Coordinated Entry is a centralized process designed to coordinate program participant intake,...
