Hope House – Chanhassen, MN

Completion Date: In Progress
Build Partner: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
Service Organization: Hope House – 180 Degrees

The Housing First Minnesota Foundation is partnering with Hope House, a nonprofit service provider, and John Kraemer & Sons, a build partner, to offer vital support for young individuals facing homelessness in the southwest metro suburbs. This crisis shelter, located in Chanhassen, will provide not only a safe space but also the resources, guidance, and opportunities youth need to rebuild their lives.

Hope House has already supported over 700 teens overnight and helped nearly 2,700 more via calls and texts since 2016. Despite the need, Hope House often has to turn away nearly twice as many youth as they serve, making this new shelter a critical expansion to meet the demand for youth housing and support.

The new two-story, trauma-informed home is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for up to six teens at a time. In addition to comfortable living spaces, the home will feature thoughtfully planned areas—both indoors and outdoors—that foster healing, reflection, and a sense of community.

This project not only provides a physical shelter but also symbolizes hope, offering youth the tools and support they need to break the cycle of homelessness and build a brighter future.