As seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show; Faces of the Recession, 2-25-2009
 
www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090218_tows_lisa-ling-recession/5


Our home, our mission and our staff...

HomeShare St. Croix is a community based nonprofit organization, led by a volunteer board of directors representing area community leaders.  We proudly serve Washington and Ramsey counties in Minnesota and Polk, Pierce and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.


We assist those seeking affordable housing and those seeking affordable help in their home, by bringing them together.


Match story....

A 77-year-old female homeowner lived alone with Parkinson’s disease for over a decade.  With her mobility declining and fatigue increasing, she made the decision to hire a home healthcare agency to assist her with a daily visit.  Eventually this grew to twice a day and when her healthcare worker left for the evening, her anxiety would increase.  She feared that something might happen -- a fear we would all have if our own mobility was compromised.  She considered adding the evening shift with the home healthcare agency, but after discovering the cost she knew she could not afford all three shifts.

She joined HomeShare St. Croix based on a referral by a social worker.  Within the first month, she was matched with a 45-year-old female homeseeker who was re-locating back to Minnesota and looking for employment.  Her current job was only part-time.  She did not want to spend the little savings she had on a security deposit for an apartment in case a full time job opportunity took her elsewhere in the metro area.

They were matched together for the companionship and security of having someone in the house at night.  They both have a sense of peace knowing that they are helping one another out by simply being there.


Board of Directors      


President: Ed Kiolbasa         
Vice President: Mary Malsam
Treasurer: Judy Powell
Secretary: Bob Fritts
Laura Domagala
Alan Hagstrom
Liz Jefferson
Ed Reid


Staff

Jenny West, Executive Director

                      

                                                                                              
   
 

  Home is where the heart is...  
   HomeShare St. Croix helps you stay there - in your home where you feel comfortable
   and in the community where you live.  By matching you up with a homeseeker, you are
   able to remain at home.  If you are seeking an opportunity to serve someone in need
   while enjoying reduced living expenses, HomeShare St. Croix may be right for you.


 Thank you to the following foundations that support us each day!

  Beim Foundation

  Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation    

  Lakeview Foundation                             

  The St. Croix Valley Communtiy Foundation



1937 Greeley Street S., Stillwater, MN 55082  |  Phone: (651) 967-5004  |  Email: jwest@homesharestcroix.com

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