When Derryl was released from prison several years ago, his convictions for possession of drugs and attempted assault made finding a home impossible. Receiving only denials, he was forced into homelessness. He now lives in Aeon’s Coyle, part of a program to help people transition from homelessness. “At my age, I don’t want to wander the streets at night,” Derryl says. At age 70, he says he wants to work or volunteer, but hasn’t yet found a place that will look past his two convictions.
Stephenie
There are 500 restaurants downtown and each one of them has servers and dishwashers and other staff. Where are they going to live? There are beautiful condos and apartments downtown, but the apartments rent for $800 to $1200. When you're a server, that just isn't feasible." Stephenie chose Aeon’s Continental Hotel because its convenient location and 24-hour staffing helps her feel safe arriving home from work late at night.
Matt
Matt credits the support of his caseworker at Aeon’s Alliance Apartments for helping him stay sober three years. Working is hard because of his chemical dependency, mental illness and also polio, which makes standing difficult. He hopes to find work through a job placement service.
What used to be an intersection blemished with broken-down gas stations, drug trafficking and prostitution is now a center for development and community rejuvenation on Franklin Avenue.
Home for the Holidays Star Tribune - December 20, 2008 The Twin Cities area is home to dozens of nonprofits that help people find housing. Aeon hopes to revitalize a once-blighted intersection in south Minneapolis with an ambitious new development.
New study shows impact of housing 7/1/2009 5:26 PM Aeon President Alan Arthur joined Senator John Marty and Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) in a July 1 press conference where MHP rolled out its new research on the housing industry.
Aeon staff member honored with 2009 Young Architects Award 6/25/2009 5:03 PM Rosemary Dolata, a project manager on Aeon's Housing Development team, was recently honored by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota Committee on Design.
Your vote can make a difference 6/25/2009 11:05 AM One of the candidates in the One Man Minneapolis competition has chosen Aeon as his charity. Vote for Brian Woolsey at www.onemanminneapolis.com. If he wins, Aeon will receive a cash donation!