The Housing Ministry at St. Mary’s strives to find affordable housing for those in need and shelter for those who have no home.

“Our Catholic faith teaches that housing is a universal and inviolable right of all persons. This right must be available to all people, and we have a particular concern for individuals who are most vulnerable. We advocate for this just as Catholic service providers endeavor to meet the needs of all who come to their doors. In this way, we pursue the imperative work of mercy that Jesus made known in saying ‘I was . . . a stranger and you welcomed me.’” ~ USCCB Public Affairs Office in September 2020

Habitat for Humanity Summer 2024 Build – Save the Date!
St. Mary of the Lake has been involved in a Habitat for Humanity build for more than 20 years and has participated in building homes in the White Bear Lake area and throughout the Twin Cities. This summer we will be working on a build located at 1408 22nd St E, Minneapolis on July 22-25. Visit https://tinyurl.com/tchabitatbuild or contact LowAnn Belden at [email protected] for more information. All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age (those 16-17 years old need a chaperone), follow the safety rules outlined on the volunteer website, and commit to working the full day’s shift.

With questions or to express your interest in housing, please reach out to Kathryn Lien – [email protected].

How to participate:

  • Volunteer with Habitat or other organizations in our local community – check out our volunteer interest page here or our Service Opportunities Booklet.
  • Join the Housing Group.
  • Most importantly, join us in prayer!

Share Your Concerns with your Legislators!
Individual stories are so impactful. Share what you see in your community and neighborhood and where you volunteer. Tell them about the people you see who can’t afford a place to live. And share that you are a person of faith and urge them to act justly. You can find out who represents you and how to contact them by using this link: Who Represents Me?

Housing Organizations

  • Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity – works to provide affordable housing to the Twin Cities area communities and families that live in them. – https://www.tchabitat.org
  • Philomena House – provides housing and help up to a year for homeless, expectant mothers – https://philomenahouse.org
  • Solid Ground – helps families build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future – https://www.solidgroundmn.org
  • Listening House – provides a daytime shelter for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, or loneliness – https://www.listeninghouse.org
  • Common Bond – provides housing and supportive services, academic and enrichment programs for youth and job assistance, health and wellness services, and community engagement opportunities – https://commonbond.org