Who We Are

Offering shelter to those in need

Hope and Harbor is an overnight homeless shelter for adults in Red Wing, MN which
has been in operation since November 2019 and offers shelter all week long during
the months of November through March. We operate out of local area churches and
provide shelter from 6:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Please call 651-764-4294 for the current
location of the shelter for any particular week. We answer the phone between 6 PM
and 7:30 AM daily but our voicemail will provide information regarding the location at any hour of the day. If you have other questions, please leave a message and we will return your call when we open at 6 PM.

"We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say "It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem." Then there are those who see the need and respond."

-Fred Rogers-

Hope & Harbor's Board of Directors

Bonnie Blomquist

As time goes by, the more I recognize that honesty, integrity, peace, grace and love are essential qualities in our interactions with others. My life’s purpose is to bear witness to Christ in service – extending His endless mercy, redemption and hope to others.

KELSEY CROSBY

I started volunteering with Hope & Harbor in 2023. I became interested in learning about homelessness when I was going to college for my Bachelors Degree in Human Services. I learned how important it was to have basic needs met & I got to read about creative strategies that towns implemented to decrease homelessness within their community. When people have their basic needs met, they can have better mental and physical health! I am passionate about helping others, and I strive to make a positive impact in our local community!

Jamey Hardy

When someone has a stable place to sleep and access to basic necessities, they are better equipped to address mental health challenges and make positive life changes. Every day I ask myself “Did I Make A Difference?”

Janet Hansmeier

I believe every human being has been created in the image and likeness of God and therefore has extraordinary value. God cares about how we treat other people and when we have the opportunity to help anyone, I want to do it. Hope and Harbor creates an avenue through which I help those needing assistance with some of the most basic needs in life.

JoMarie Schendel

I am part of the BOD at Hope and Harbor because I believe in the power of prayer. Prayer changes people and their situation. Prayer also moves the Hand of God regarding the resources needed to operate this shelter. Philippians 4:6 states: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

TESTIMONIALS

"The reason why I chose to volunteer at Hope and Harbor is simple, I myself have never been homeless and I can't imagine feeling the defeat of being without a place to call home especially in a cold climate. Being able to provide a hot meal, have a conversation, and play a game with the overnight guests is a small amount of time to show support and humanity to others who have less than I do at the moment. I wish we had a permanent location to call home for the homeless in our area. Rather than moving from church to church, although I am so glad that the local churches take turns to use their locations to provide overnight areas for the guests to use. Homeless people in our area still have to have a place to go during the day. Businesses do not want people in their businesses who do not make purchases or if they do, they can only stay so long. "

"Something about my experience that resonates with me regarding my time as a volunteer is how one of the guests was so similar to myself, we chatted about the small things we take advantage of like having a warm place to hang out to rest after a long day or work, having friends & family to hang out with or call when we need to talk to someone, feminine products at hand, laundry onsite, down to flavored coffee creamer or flavored tea. My daughter has accompanied me many times and assisted me in providing meals for the guests at the multiple churches. She now knows some of them by name and has asked me if we can provide a certain dessert for the guests because it is their favorite, which really touched my heart that she has remembered those things people say. My Why is - I don't have everything I want in life but I sure can take the time to make a meal for 8-10 people every 2 weeks or 1 time a month, hang out and eat with those who are present, and feel completely appreciated by the guests and staff for the time I share. "

"I volunteer for Hope and Harbor because I am blessed! I believe those of us that are blessed are called to give back to our fellow brothers and sisters in need financially and by works. My experience at Hope and Harbor has been rewarding and humbling. No matter how our fellow brothers and sisters in need got to where they are in life, they need help to get out if their extremely challenging situation. If I can help them out in some small way by volunteering with Hope and Harbor then I will. I encourage everyone to volunteer at a homeless shelter it see the struggles of our fellow brothers and sisters. Proud volunteer at Hope and Harbor. "

“I love to volunteer for Hope and Harbor because it feels real. So often we throw money somewhere and we aren’t sure who it’s impacting. Donating my time to Hope and Harbor has real, in-person impact on my community.”

“My personal experience as an ex addict. Gives me the unique ability to empathize with and support those in need. At the homeless shelter, my journey turning my life around has become a source of hope and support for those facing similar struggles.”

NEED SHELTER?

651-764-4294