At a time when individuals and households throughout Minnesota are experiencing hardships in numbers never seen before, the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Foundation is working hard to ensure their funding reaches those in need in every corner of the state.
In their most recent funding cycle, Open Your Heart funding will provide emergency housing placements, including short‑term hotel stays, for victims of domestic violence fleeing unsafe situations in a rural area with limited shelter options. The grant supports safe, confidential temporary housing while advocates respond 24/7 to stabilize survivors, develop safety and housing plans, increase safety, reduce risk of further harm, and strengthen access to stability.
Open Your Heart awards funds every three months and provides emergency support within days during a crisis. They support programs in communities where many traditional funders do not reach – food shelves, domestic violence shelters, and homeless programs in small communities and sparsely served remote corners of the state.
Through this direct support, Open Your Heart helps these organizations provide safe and dignified environments for people experiencing food and housing insecurity across Minnesota.
For more information about Open Your Heart, grantees or the grant application process visit www.oyh.org. To learn more about Advocates for Family Peace visit www.heavenstable.org.