Last week at the Dignity Center we had to make the unfortunate decision to refuse further service to a client. This person had been coming to the Dignity Center for a several months, but his attendance had been sporadic at best. He had been given a monthly bus card six weeks ago to help him [...]
Category Archives: Dignity Center Life
Dignity: It was found in every light of hope. It knows no bounds nor space. It has risen in Red and Black and White. It is there in every race. ~ Bobby Sands If you are looking for an easy way to contribute or help the Dignity Center, we are currently in need of [...]
Life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, peace, love, understanding and DIGNITY
By helping the homeless as a member of an outreach group called The Dignity Center I see more than my share of the homeless and down-and-out. We see them all over the Twin Cities, in suburbs, under bridges, in parks. Some of the homeless even have jobs. I used to think, “How can they live [...]
One client’s perspective about Dignity Center’s help…
When I first came to the Dignity Center in August, 2007, I was a hopeless case. Some might say I was homeless, drug addicted and full of despair. Working with the volunteers at the Dignity Center, especially my Guardian Angel, Sue M., has helped me make accomplishments that are worth living for. I completed construction [...]
One story of my day’s advocacy at the DC
My first client this morning was a man who has been my client for a number of months. He has Glaucoma (which will eventually blind him), as well as other physical ailments together with psychological issues. In addition to the General Assistance and Medical Care he receives, he works part-time at Target Field to supplement his [...]
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Dignity Center reception area
Here are a couple of the many reception area volunteers. This is probably the most important area of the DC where clients are welcomed, fed, and given the information they need to meet with an advocate.
Success board
A success board is prominently displayed in the hallway of the Dignity Center. Clients and advocates write positive notes about recent successes in their lives. I’ll often notice clients, DC staff members and visitors spending several minutes reading the board. Some recent notes: “David found a job working at Goodwill – Hooray!” “Norm is making [...]
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It takes a village to help a homeless person regain stability!
Last week a client came in to the Dignity Center to report on his life changes. We had been working with him off and on for more than 4 ½ years, but we hadn’t seen him for the past year. He was estatic about his new found stability. Here’s what’s happened in two years: He [...]
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Certificates of achievement
Clients are given certificates of achievement for recent accomplishments and copies are posted on a door at the DC. Recent certificates include “One year sobriety” and obtained “apartment and job.”
A Letter from a Client
My name is Edward P. I am a poet, activist and recovering alcoholic and addict. I first became aware of the Dignity Center program through my AANA home group. First of all, I would like to give thanks to all the staff for the compassionate treatment that I have received during my past several visits. [...]