August 2026

HOMELESS STUDY

Join the Largest Study of Homelessness in the Country

Over 400 shelter sites. Thousands of interviews. One day. On October 22, 2026, interviewers across Minnesota will power the country's largest homelessness study, and we're looking for more volunteers like you. 

A typical volunteer shift is four hours conducting face-to-face interviews with people experiencing homelessness. You'll receive training that you can complete online or in-person at the Wilder Center in St. Paul, and you'll have an experienced site lead with you on site during your shift. This is a rewarding volunteer opportunity that you can't find elsewhere. We hope you'll join us!

MINNESOTA COMPASS

Minnesota Compass is Coming to You!

This fall, Minnesota Compass is bringing the data to communities all across Greater Minnesota! At each stop, Compass staff will present trusted, region-specific quality-of-life information. There will also be listening sessions, hands-on training opportunities, and meals provided for attendees. And did we mention it's free?

Save the date(s) you want to attend—registration coming soon!

October 13 - Fergus Falls

October 27 - Rochester

November 5 - Willmar

November 10 - Bemidji

November 17 - Duluth

November 19 - St. Cloud

MINNESOTA COMPASS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wilder Research is Out and About This Fall

We hope to see you at some of these events coming up across Minnesota!

• Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Conference 
  September 23-24 | Duluth, MN
  
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) MN Walk 
  September 26 | Minneapolis, MN
  
• Minnesota Community & Family Resource Network Fall Gathering 
  September 28-30 | Staples, MN
  
• Minnesota Evaluation Association Unconference 
  October 7 | St. Paul, MN (at Wilder Center!)
  
• Minnesota Coalition for Nonprofits Conference 
  October 29-30 | St. Paul, MN
  
• Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference 
  November 17-19 | St. Cloud, MN

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