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Together, we build a community where every family has what they need.

Community support is the cornerstone of everything we do. Because of good neighbors like you, we can do more than just meet the critical needs of our families. Your support helps us ensure that every family has what they need to today to find stability now and in the future.

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Your generosity makes all the difference

When you give to People Serving People, you are supporting parents and children experiencing homelessness. Your gift supports People Serving People’s services that wrap families in care, support, and advocacy to find secure and stable housing and create meaningful change.

There’s no single way to make a difference—it takes all of us

Ways to make a gift

Give your financial support or donate key items that support families in your community. No matter the amount, your generosity helps us ensure every family has what they need.

Volunteer

It takes neighbors supporting neighbors to lift families experiencing homelessness. Be a good neighbor, and join us by serving a meal or supporting our family engagement programming.

Advocate

Speak Up

Want to support our families by advocating for change? Discover ways in which you can help advocate for homeless families.

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Stay connected and get the latest updates on our work. See how your support is making a difference in the lives of families.

Additional Resources

2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2024 Form 990

2023 Form 990

2022 Form 990

Donor privacy policy

Donor privacy policy

Jen Gehrig

Jen Gehrig

Director of Communications

Jen Gehrig joined People Serving People as the Director of Communications in May of 2025. She began her career as a court advocate for women and their children escaping domestic violence in Illinois. After practicing law for several years, Jen transitioned to higher education administration at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She served as the Assistant Dean for the School of Education until 2013, when she became the Director of Marketing for the university, a position she held until joining People Serving People.

Jen attended Hamline University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy. She then obtained her JD from Hamline’s School of Law. Additionally, Jen holds an MA in Theology with a certificate in Spiritual Direction from St. Catherine University.

Throughout her career, Jen has been an advocate, a listener, and a storyteller. She uses her passion for storytelling—and her love for the Oxford comma—to amplify the voices of the families as well as the amazing partnerships that staff, donors, and volunteers build with the families served by People Serving People. Outside of work, Jen enjoys spending time with her husband and furry family (a dog and two cats), being outdoors, a great book, and searching for vintage treasures.