Jonathan House
Many thousands of people in Minnesota are currently seeking asylum from war, human rights violations, and political, religious, or social persecution. They come from the most troubled regions of the world in hope of finding safety and a normal life. Though here lawfully, asylum-seekers are initially not permitted to work nor do they have access to governmental assistance. This leaves them especially vulnerable. Safe, stable housing is one of the most crucial needs in allowing them to recover from forced displacement and begin to rebuild their lives. Our Jonathan House program partners with the local church to provide safe, stable shelter and supportive community to people seeking refuge through asylum. Our three sites accommodate individual men, women, and families with children. Jonathan House is a community of shelter, hope and healing where asylum seekers and Americans can thrive together. Learn more about asylum seekers and Jonathan House at our FAQ page (www.jonathanhouse.org/questions/).
The Opportunity
Care: Join our mailing list for stories of hope and invitations to community gatherings. Partner: Jonathan House serves as a bridge, connecting churches and asylum seekers for mutually transformative relationships. Partner churches can gather supplies, host events, invest financially and provide volunteer teams. Invest: Jonathan House is 100% privately funded. Recurring gifts to Jonathan House are widening the doors of welcome for our neighbors fleeing persecution and rebuilding their lives in Minnesota.
The Goal
1 year strategy: Strengthen our foundation to support future grown by building our internal capacity in areas of staff, funding and program. 3 year strategy: Double the capacity of our intensive transitional housing program to support 25-30 asylum seekers in a single building. 10 year direction: Serve 100+ asylum seekers in a combination of intensive housing and innovative complementary programs that leverage community- and church-based solutions.
The Strategy
Our strategic plan, “Growing Hope,” lays out a roadmap to shelter, hope and healing for more asylum seekers in Minnesota. We invite you to join us.
The Progress
Jonathan House has sheltered 33 asylum seekers to date (including current residents.) Our program alumni go on to stable, meaningful lives in the U.S., and have a much higher than average rate of being granted asylum.
