Housing First Minnesota Foundation joined Avivo, project partners, and members of the St. Cloud community to celebrate an exciting milestone on Friday, Oct. 2—the ribbon cutting of Avivo Village – St. Cloud.
The new 48-bed, low-barrier supportive housing shelter will provide a safe, dignified place for individuals experiencing homelessness in the St. Cloud community to find stability and support as they work toward what comes next.
For Housing First Minnesota Foundation, the completion of Avivo Village – St. Cloud represents what’s possible when nonprofit organizations and Minnesota’s building industry come together around a shared purpose.
Housing First Minnesota Foundation provided financial support for the project and worked alongside build partner BCI Construction to connect the project with Schwieters Companies. Through its partnership and expertise, Schwieters Companies helped bring the interior of Avivo Village – St. Cloud to life.
This collaborative approach is what the Foundation’s work is all about: bringing together people, resources, and construction expertise to create safe, dignified housing for Minnesotans in need.
But Avivo Village – St. Cloud is about much more than a building. Having a safe, stable place to call home creates a foundation from which people can begin moving forward. Avivo Village – St. Cloud will provide that foundation while connecting residents with the support and resources they need.
The ribbon cutting was also an opportunity to recognize the many partners and supporters who made the project possible. Housing First Minnesota Foundation is grateful to Avivo, BCI Construction, Schwieters Companies, and everyone who contributed their time, resources, expertise, and support throughout the project.
Housing First Minnesota Foundation has been proud to partner with Avivo since 2017, and Avivo Village – St. Cloud marks another meaningful chapter in this longstanding partnership.
As the doors open on this new space later this month, we look forward to seeing the difference Avivo Village – St. Cloud will make in the lives of those who call it home.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make Avivo Village – St. Cloud a reality!
