Join the Season of Giving

The spirit of giving is in the air! This holiday season, the Minnesota Orchestra is again partnering with Simpson Housing Services in a donation drive supporting members of the Minneapolis community experiencing homelessness. The focus of this year’s drive is on collecting one item: bedding sets. Donating couldn’t be simpler: as you attend concerts at Orchestra Hall spanning from El Mesías (The Messiah) on December 9 and 10 through the George Winston solo piano concert on December 19, we invite you to bring your donations of new Twin XL-size bedsheets and Twin XL-size fleece blankets to the designated collection box in Orchestra Hall’s lobby. Or, you can shop this wish list and the items will be delivered directly.

Simpson Housing Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to housing, supporting and advocating for people experiencing homelessness. As the organization moves forward in its plans to rebuild its emergency shelter, guests will be housed at an interim site this winter. These donations will go a long way in keeping our fellow Minnesotans warm during the colder months.

For several years, Simpson Housing has hosted performances by Minnesota Orchestra musicians at its emergency shelter and has also invited our musicians to perform as part of its annual Memorial Service remembering people who have died while homeless. The Orchestra is proud to partner with this amazing organization again this holiday season!

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