“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
May God’s love, peace, and joy surround you and your loved ones this Christmas and throughout the coming new year.
CHRISTMAS WITH DIGNITY RECAP:
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, churches, and businesses whose generous donations of funds, toys, gift cards, and other items made it possible to bless the North Minneapolis community this Christmas.
This year, our annual Christmas with Dignity event was held on Friday, December 13, serving 415 families and 1,249 children.
Seeing the joy on the faces of shoppers as they selected gifts for their loved ones is a powerful reminder of the difference this event makes. Their brighter holiday season is a testament to the kindness of our community. At HHYD, we witness God’s love and grace daily, but Christmas is a particularly special time that encourages us to be thankful and care for one another.
This incredible event would not have been possible without the dedication of nearly 300 volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it a success. We were even fortunate to have volunteers join us from the Minneapolis Police Department—what an amazing team effort!
Give Today to support this important Ministry.
MN VIKING STEPHON GILMORE VISIT:
On December 3, Stephon Gilmore, current MN Viking star cornerback, took a break from his demanding football schedule to visit us, bringing Christmas excitement to approximately 100 youth from North Minneapolis. The gymnasium was adorned in purple and gold, with Christmas gifts nestled under the trees. Each child received a gift handpicked from their personal wish list, purchased and personally delivered by Stephon.
In addition to their gifts, the youth were thrilled to receive beanies, drawstring bags, and other Vikings merchandise. The day was filled with holiday cheer, delicious desserts, and warm fellowship.
We are deeply grateful to Stephon, who was graciously recovering from an injury, for spending time with our youth, engaging in conversations, posing for photos, and signing autographs. Special thanks go to Ashley Madrigal of AP Brand Group for organizing the event, the Minnesota Vikings organization, He Gets Us, Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe, Thumbs Cookies, WCCO News, and the many dedicated volunteers who made this memorable day possible. Stephon is always welcome to visit again!
Would you or someone you know like to work at HHYD?
Did you know Hospitality House Youth Development is hiring? HHYD is always looking for high-quality candidates to join our team:
- Development Director
- Administrative Assistant/Marketing Coordinator
If you or anyone you know might be interested, please share this link to the job descriptions: https://hhyd.org/job-opportunities/
Site Visits
Interested in a Site Visit? Contact Walter Cox, Development Officer wcox@hhyd.org or 612.522.4485
Volunteer
Hospitality House Youth Development is looking for new volunteers. What God-given talent would you like to share?
- Tutor a student in math or reading
- Bake a birthday cake
- Coach a sports team
- Plan events
- Invite a group from your church, company or organization
We would love to hear from you! Call Melinda Brown at 612.522.4485 or apply online today.
Upcoming Event
May 6, 2025 – Spring Breakfast
Thank you to our Sponsors
Fall Banquet Sponsors: Cornwell Companies LLC, KTIS 98.5, Northeast Bank, and Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), Be The Change MN, Painted Turtle Chocolatier
Women’s Luncheon Sponsor: JE Dunn Construction
Spring Business Sponsors: Cornwell Companies LLC, RYAN, Green Wealth Management Group, Northeast Bank, SCHEELS, Impact Power to Connect, Tradition Capital Bank, Genesis Trading LTD, Salvation Army, and Lotus Restaurant Minneapolis.
