Wilson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible with a receipt.
CLICK HERE to read an article of how and why the Wilson Foundation is going to allocate millions to prevent evictions of families impacted by Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
CLICK HERE to read an article that describes how the Wilson Foundation program has progressed since its onset.
The heavy handed tactics of Operation Metro Surge frequently targeted people with no reason to be targeted, spreading fear and upended the economic landscape for thousands of families that were following the rules and making a contribution to society. This caused people to avoid leaving their homes, businesses to close, children to stay out of school, failure to get medications for health conditions and a myriad of other negative consequences.
The net result is a housing crisis and we have learned that many in the impacted immigrant community were too proud to ask for help until all their resources were exhausted. As you can imagine, once a families already meager savings are gone, it is hard to get caught up.
One of Wilson Foundation’s primary goals is to lift people out of poverty. But we’ve realized it is important to keep people out of poverty. With this mindset, we decided to do whatever it takes to ensure people stayed housed.
We are committed to matching every donation we receive. Big or small, every donation counts and we could use your help. All money is disseminated though proven and trusted neighborhood rent‑relief partners who are doing the heavy lifting to prevent families from being evicted. Applicants are screened thoroughly and money is well spent.
Parents and children are in dire need of hope as they face the uncertainty of tomorrow. You can make all the difference.
PLEASE DON’T WAIT AND PLEASE STICK WITH US
The families we are helping are proud people and not looking for handouts. Thanks to you, here is one small example of how families feel when their landlord gets paid .
The process of covering rent works like this:
- Neighborhoods are spreading the word about rent relief though their schools, churches, social workers, and other people that the immigrant community trusts
- Monetary requirements to cover rent are being compiled under a needs assessment by social workers and others with similar skills.
- The party in need is not known by anyone other than on a need to know basis.
- Wilson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, tracks the needs from community to community and neighborhood to neighborhood. For me this is the most disheartening part because they are formidable and getting worse.
- Wilson Foundation disseminates funds to vetted, tried and true 501(c)(3) entities that are fully capable of ensuring money is channeled appropriately to landlords etc.
- Everything is well structured and provides systematic assessment and dissemination
- Interesting fact: Many landlords and property managers are deeply supportive of their tenants and just as distraught as the rest of us. Unfortunately, they also have mortgages and bills to pay.
When rent goes unpaid, everything unravels. Families face displacement. Children lose stability. The cost to communities multiplies.
Right now, the most urgent need is simple and critical: PAY THE RENT.
There is no backup plan once families lose their homes. Preventing eviction is the most stabilizing, cost-effective, and humane response available.
The Wilson Foundation is totally committed to acting now, matching donations and moving directly, urgently, and at scale to ensure Minnesota families remain housed during this ongoing crisis.
A moment to reflect. We’ve been receiving many donations in memory of Hayley Dykhoff, who recently passed away and was a strong advocate for our cause. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Hayley, she will be in my thoughts as we continue the work she cared about so deeply.
Why Choose to Support the Wilson Foundation’s Minnesota Immigrant Community Rapid Response and Long‑Term Recovery Initiative?
- Every donations will be matched – every dollar you donate becomes two!
- Your support tells people who feel invisible that they matter.
- You offer hope to families who are facing eviction, have few resources, are isolated, and are quietly carrying the heavy weight of an uncertain future.
- Your money goes straight to people who need it. We do not pay for any support staff. All efforts are on a volunteer basis.
Join us today – every dollar you give will be matched 100%
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Wilson Foundation
2100 Old Highway 8
New Brighton, MN 55112