Transformational housing and growth for individuals and families on their journey of recovery

We are currently about 40 items away from our total auction item goal for the Opening Doors Gala, and the auction is a key part of reaching our fundraising goal. To help us reach our goal of 100+ items, we’re extending our deadline to Monday, April 13.

What kinds of auction donations are we still looking for? We’re open to all kinds of donations, but we do have suggestions based on data from previous Galas. Right now, we are seeking:
• 15 more experiences (spa, sports tickets, recreational activities, shows)
• 15 more food/beverage gift cards or baked good items
• 10 more themed baskets (self-care, movie night, BBQ, gourmet coffee/tea, etc.)

Our Advancement Associate Victoria is coordinating the silent auction—if you have any questions, or need to schedule your donation drop off, please contact her at vvirasy@emmanorton.org. …

At Emma Norton Services we practice housing first, meaning our clients aren`t required to participate in programming to live in our supportive housing. We still have incredibly high participation numbers (100% of adults heads of household and 98% of children and youth) because stable housing and support empowers people to further their healing and growth.

Want to learn more about our programs, register for the Gala, or find volunteer opportunities? Go to www.emmanorton.org.

Want to join in community celebrating these successes and fundraising for the future? Go to https://secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26 to register for our annual gala today! …

1 week left to donate to the Opening Doors Gala auction!

Artist Kelly Frankenberg, assistant director of @arttochangetheworld , donated a beautiful painting, supplies, and her expertise and time for a private painting lesson! Many Emma Norton staff and clients can attest to Kelly`s teaching skills, as she has taught a class at Restoring Waters every few months over the last couple years.

Did Kelly`s amazing donation make you think of a special skill or resource you could donate, or remind you of a donation you`ve been meaning to drop off? Find donation information, including a downloadable form, at https://emmanorton.org/events/ …

We are so excited to announce the entertainment for this year`s Opening Doors Gala, the alt-pop family band @nunnabove

NUNNABOVE has been called the "next generation of Minneapolis sound" by the Pioneer Press and "Minneapolis` latest and greatest" by The Current. Bringing a unique sound inspired by funk, neo-soul, jazz, and rock, NUNNABOVE creates positive music with gorgeous harmonies.

We are honored to work with NUNNABOVE for our annual fundraiser.

Want to become a new fan of NUNNABOVE before the Gala, so you can have songs to look forward to? Check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NUNNABOVE …

“My life has been getting better and better since I joined the program. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. The security and support from the case managers— all of y’all— have truly been a blessing.”
— Itayvia, Scattered-Site Client

Want to support the healing journeys of amazing people like Itayvia? Learn more at www.emmanorton.org and register for our annual dinner and fundraiser at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26 …

If you haven`t already registered for the Opening Doors Gala, today is the day to do it! We`ll be doing a prize drawing for everyone who registered before April 1, and the winner will get special Emma Norton swag usually only shared with staff!

Register now at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26 and share this post to help us get the word out! …

For the last Women`s History Month post, we wanted to share a couple of scans from when Emma`s Place was opened in 2002. At the time there was a general housing shortage in Minnesota, and an even greater shortage of affordable housing for families.

Upon opening, Emma`s Place moved in 13 single-parent families, each with at least four kids. Two of those parents were Teresa and Jonathon, who shared their stories in the following year`s fall newsletter, included in the picture. The more than 70 people now living at Emma`s Place quickly established it as a collaborative community.

Want to support innovative programs like Emma`s Place? Consider joining us on April 23 for the 2026 Opening Doors Gala. Learn more at www.emmanorton.org or register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26 …

The numbers don`t lie… Emma Norton`s permanent supportive housing programs work! They work so well that our clients lease completion rate is actually better than average!

Want to support solutions to homelessness that actually make a difference? Learn more at www.emmanorton.org or register for our annual Gala at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26 …

Have you registered for the 2026 Gala yet? Don`t wait! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26?launchmodal=1 …