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Turning data into action: What’s next for the Minnesota Homelessness Study?
Find out how thousands of interviews with people experiencing homelessness are turned into information that improves policies and programs.
Minnesota Homeless Study Volunteer Spotlight: David Schultz
David Schultz has spent much of his life educating people about and working to end homelessness. Born and raised in South St. Paul, he was a street outreach worker at Catholic Charities in the 70s… Read more »
7 Things to Know About the Minnesota Homeless Study
In October 2023, Wilder Research will partner with state agencies, tribes, housing service providers, and volunteers across the state to interview thousands of people experiencing homelessness as… Read more »
Paul Mattessich Reflects on Milestone Wilder Research Projects
Longtime Wilder Research Executive Director Paul Mattessich is retiring from his position this month. Paul has been with Wilder Research since 1978 and has served as its executive director for the… Read more »
Families Maintain Stable Housing with Direct Assistance and Collaboration
Most of Wilder’s supportive housing services focus on stabilizing families who have experienced homelessness so that they can move into long-term affordable housing. One of our newest efforts focuses… Read more »
Most-Read Research of 2019
From homelessness and housing to children's mental health, see which research you might have missed in 2019.
From Homelessness to Housing, Families Achieve Stability through Self-Determination and Community Support
Once a family faces eviction or experiences homelessness in the Twin Cities, how do they eventually find a home? With community support from counties, shelters and local organizations, families take… Read more »