The mission of Urban Homeworks is to perpetuate the hope of Jesus Christ through innovative community development that produces dignified housing for low income families, a strategic network of good neighbors and the redemptive development of real estate.

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Urban Homeworks is a Christian Community Development organization working in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. We accomplish our mission by addressing the needs of people and property in the disadvantaged neighborhoods of our city.

We’re All in this Together

Many of you know Dan Hunt, Urban Homeworks’ Director of Housing. Over the last 8 years he has been in charge of leasing and maintaining units and caring for our families. Three years ago, he probably didn’t think he would eventually donate a kidney to one of the tenants with whom he was signing a lease. And Sherry, a single mother, who has raised not only her own kids, but those of a neighbor, probably never expected that her landlord would be donating a kidney to keep her alive.

While much attention has been given to Dan for his willingness and compassion, his desire is for Sherry to know that her life is precious and valuable. Sherry is the mother of six children and a family that Dan and Urban Homeworks desires to see thrive.

Donating a kidney is a remarkable thing, but the real story is that of a relationship of trust, caring and a sense of being on this journey together. We are excited to celebrate with Dan and Sherry the next stage of their journey as friends, tenant and landlord and fellow travelers on life’s road.

On Tuesday February 23rd, Dan and Sherry were admitted to HCMC where Dan gave a gift of life to Sherry by donating his kidney. The surgery went well, and recovery will be a process. Last week, Dan returned to work while Sherry moved between 7^th floor (ICU) and 4^th (regular care). Her blood/oxygen was low and she had a little fluid on her lungs for part of the time. Since then, Sherry has been recovering well and will hopefully return home this week (March 8). Please join us in praise for the miracle of life and in prayer for safe and complete recovery!

Also, see Kare11’s news coverage and article, as well as the write-up in Star Tribune.

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Making Dignified Homes Happen

Thank you to all of the donors who participate in the 100 Gives 100 family sponsorship giving program. Because of you, more and more families are able to find long-term, stable housing. Just last week, two tenants who benefit from the 100 Gives 100 gifts made donations of their own to help other families. We are truly all in this together.

100 Gives 100 is a monthly giving program that allows families like Sherry’s to stay in quality dignified housing. Many families find themselves on the waiting list of housing subsidy programs for years, leaving them to homeless shelters or substandard housing.

These families continue to to need your support, and Urban Homeworks continues to add more rental units to be homes for low-income families. If you’re not already a 100 Gives 100 donor, please consider making a monthly gift that you can afford to provide a quality dignified home for more families.

>>Click here to sign up online today. I WANT TO BE 1 of the 100.

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Dust Off Those Running Shoes

Mark your calendar for Saturday May 22, 2010 for this year’s Go!5K. This year’s GO! is bigger and better with new activities and a new location – the beautiful Cottage Park in North Minneapolis’ Jordan Neighborhood!

Bring the kids for our first-ever “GO! Kids Fun Run” Participants will receive prizes and a t-shirt.

Also new: Team Competing! Organize your friends and family to form a team and qualify for special prizes and recognition at the Finish Line Festival.

>>Click here to visit the website and register to run.