Community Partners
CENTRAL AMERICA APPEAL
This appeal funds two groups. Project Minnesota Leon supports schools, childcare centers, clinics, water development and domestic arts programs in Nicaragua. Many people of Holy Trinity have visited these projects in Nicaragua.
The Interchange Institute of El Salvador is directed by the Isaacsons of this congregation. Included in the work is assistance for organic agriculture and for education programs designed to enable people to participate effectively in economic life.
Clare Housing provides long-term living assistance to persons living with HIV and AIDS. Each facility is small, with only four residents. Holy Trinity has made a commitment to provide meals three times per month.
COAM - Cooperative Older Adults Ministry
An interfaith organization that provides excellent access to community resources for senior citizens.
3751 17th Ave S 55407, 612-721-1669 and 612-721-5786.
CONGREGATIONS CARING FOR CREATION
Promoting the active care of creation as integral to spiritual life and social justice in Minnesota communities of faith.
Participation in the Minneapolis Area Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
HANDYWORKS PROGRAM
This program is designed to help senior citizens and disabled adults remain independent in their own home. The Handyworks program offers housekeeping, light maintenance, snow removal and lawn care services at reasonable cost. Call 612-721-8687 (ext. 329). There is also need for workers.
Partnership with a new mission congregation of the north side of Minneapolis.
A few years ago Holy Trinity contributed $10,000 to help start a new congregation in an essentially African American community. The congregation is now officially organized.
KOREAN DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT
LONGFELLOW HANDYWORKS
This program, located in our facility, provides assistance to area persons in order to help maintain their independence.
LOAVES AND FISHES
This is a long-standing program that serves meals to people of the community who need assistance. We normally serve about 300 people.
Holy Trinity is a Reconciling in Christ congregation.
Holy Trinity is a strong participant in the work of LWR. Through LWR we can make a contribution to the process of healing and the fostering of justice.
Metro Lutheran is a monthly tabloid newspaper published for all Lutherans in Minneapolis, St. Paul, their suburbs, and the 20 counties surrounding the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
METRO WORK CENTER
This project for 45 mentally challenged adults occupies the third floor of our building.
The Metropolitan Interfaith Council of Affordable Housing is dedicated to the vision that everyone in the Twin Cities metropolitan community has a decent, safe, and affordable place to live.
The New Earth Partnership consists of representatives from several congregations and environmental organizations as well as concerned individuals. We are gathering people and congregations from all faith traditions desiring to reconnect with the natural world, to care for creation, and to develop faith-based responses to the critical challenge for humans to live sustainably.
RESOURCE CENTER OF THE AMERICAS
"The Resource Center of the Americas promotes justice, democracy, and human rights in the Americas. We address the root causes of conflict and believe it is the responsibility of U.S. citizens to be informed and engaged in decisions concerning our country’s relationship with other nations and peoples. We find hope in the everyday actions of concerned people to build a just and compassionate world."
SPONSORSHIP OF REFUGEES AND HOMELESS PERSONS
The Social Issues Committee has been in conversation with Lutheran Social Services relative to the sponsorship of refugees. Over a period of 30 years this congregation sponsored about 250 refugees, most from Southeast Asia. Most refugees today are from Africa and the Balkan nations.
TRINITY APARTMENTS - TRINITY ON LAKE
144 units of affordable housing. Provide social services.
TUTORING PROGRAM
Project of Longfellow United for Youth and Families and located at Holy Trinity.
Our participation in this project of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has spanned three decades. The appeal supports projects around the world, including projects in the USA. The emphasis is on rebuilding communities and helping people gain some control over their lives. Schools, clinics and hospitals are built. Agriculture, cooperatives, and community organizations are encouraged. Reforestation and other environmental projects are funded. Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran World Federation are the primary vehicles for funding international projects. Congregations and agencies of the ELCA are the structures used for domestic development work.