Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
Served 12,541 individuals from 4,408 households. More than half of those served were age 17 and under. 90% of households served have total annual incomes under $20,000, and 56% were transitioning out of homelessness.
Provided more than 200,000 pieces of re-usable, good quality household goods, with a value of $6.2 million.
Provided the full home essentials package at least 95% of the time.
Had 6,000 volunteers, who provided 80,000 hours of volunteer time
Saved approximately 10 million pounds from the landfill
Current Goals
1.) Serve over 4,400 households annually with a consistent shopping experience; one in which our clients are treated with dignity and respect.
2.) Provide a standard package of goods at least 95% of the time.
3.) Achieve a 94% or higher good/excellent rating on our annual agency survey.
4.) Save at least 10 million pounds from the landfill, each year.
Community or Constituency Served
Individuals and families transitioning out of poverty and homelessness in the metro area.
Geographic Area Served
Twin Cities metro area
