How We Do It

Listening House celebrates the successful collaboration between stakeholders who care deeply about all residents of the community we share.

 

Our Partners

 

Our work is made possible thanks to an incredible ecosystem of supporters and partners throughout St. Paul and the surrounding community.

These supporters include Ramsey County, the City of St. Paul, the St. Paul Fire Department, the St. Paul City Council, partner agencies, community members, local businesses, the Listening House Board of Directors, and our donors and funders — all of whose unique efforts and contributions come together to enable us to provide the highest service possible and ensure that we achieve our mission.

Learn more about our partners and how to become a partner.

Our everyday agency partners include:

Our Approach

  • We Strive To:

    Listen with compassion and empathy as a way to build trusting relationships

    Provide basic necessities for daily living in a friendly, loving manner

    Promote courtesy and respect for all

    Challenge negative behaviors that are barriers to progress

    Foster a sense of belonging and a desire to invest in the “house” and greater community

    Make appropriate referrals to partner professionals and other agencies

    Offer meaningful activities (community garden, household chores, running club, etc.)

    Hold community meetings to give a voice to guest concerns

    Honor guests through special celebrations and by hosting memorial services for deceased guests

  • We are the only drop-in center requiring no registration or identification before receiving services

    We believe that two people play a role in every relationship

    We are a sanctuary where some of the most vulnerable adults on the street find security

    We are a place where forgiveness is cherished and encouragement to try again is promoted