UNHOUSEDHOMIES

Meet the Unhoused Homies Team

Unhoused Homies is powered by a small, scrappy team of people who refuse to look away from homelessness in our communities. We’re organizers, creatives, outreach workers, and lived-experience leaders who believe something as simple as a clean, warm pair of socks can carry a lot of dignity, comfort, and hope.

From planning street outreach to packing sock bundles and sharing real stories online, our team works together to turn everyday support into real impact for our unhoused neighbors across Minnesota.

How We Work

Our team is built around a few simple ideas:

Lead with respect

Every interaction starts with listening. We meet people where they are—on the street, in encampments, in shelters—and treat every person like a neighbor, not a “case.”

Keep it human and real

We use social media and storytelling to show what homelessness actually looks like, without filters or judgment. When we share videos, photos, or updates, it’s to build understanding and connection—not pity

Turn support into action

For every pair of socks you buy, a matching pair is donated to someone experiencing homelessness. Our team coordinates the logistics behind that simple promise—ordering, sorting, packing, and hand-delivering socks where they’re needed most.

Bridge the gap between donors and the streets.

Our staff and volunteers work with donors, community partners, and local organizations to move resources quickly and transparently, so people can see how their support shows up in real life.

Who’s on the Team

Behind Unhoused Homies you’ll find:

Leadership & Direction

Guiding the vision, partnerships, and long-term strategy so we can grow our impact without losing who we are.

Street Outreach & Community Support

The folks on the ground building trust, handing out socks, and connecting people to basic resources and services.

Donor & Community Relations

Making sure every donor, sponsor, and supporter knows the difference they’re making and how their support fuels our work.

Marketing & Storytelling

Running our social media, capturing real stories, and helping more people discover, support, and share the mission.

Programs & Operations

Keeping everything organized behind the scenes: inventory, events, drop-offs, data, and the daily systems that keep Unhoused Homies moving.

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Community Organizer
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Donor Relations Manager
Iqra Israr
Marketing Director
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Social Services Director
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Program Coordinator

Unhousehomies is to ensure that every person and family has a stable place to live, with their basic human needs met and a hopeful path ahead.

Contact Info

Unhoused Homies
202 N Cedar Ave Suite #1
Owatonna, MN 55060

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