In case you didn't mark it in your calendar, we've got a fundraiser tomorrow with Kendra Scott Rosedale! Join us in person 8/6 5-7 pm, or shop online using code "GIVEBACK-MFIUO" for 20% of your purchase to support Emma Norton Services. In store we also have 3 special necklaces in our logo colors!

Julie has joined Emma Norton Services as our Interim Executive Director, bringing extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a background in housing and mental health services. We're excited to welcome Julie as we continue supporting individuals and families on their healing journeys.

This Saturday, August 8, Sparkle Presents Mx Trish Takeover at @blackhartstp.com will be gathering school supplies and fundraising for the youth at Emma's Place! Come have fun and support the education of kids and youth recovering from homelessness!

Thank you to our friends from Resurrection United Methodist for hosting bingo at Restoring Waters last month!

On Wednesday we came together to celebrate Tonya's 12 amazing years leading Emma Norton Services. Over 100 people gathered to express their gratitude and wish Tonya well in the next chapter of her professional life.

Last week was Business Week at Emma's Place! On Monday the teens learned about entrepreneurship, teamed up, and came up with ideas for their businesses. On Tuesday they made plans and went shopping for supplies, on Wednesday they prepared their products, and Thursday was the Business Fair!

Thank you to everyone who visited the Maplewood Raising Cane's last Friday and helped raise funds for youth summer camp fees! Special shout out to staff Jennifer, Emily, Laura, and Angela who sent in pictures!

We've got another exciting fundraiser coming up in 2 weeks! We are partnering with the Kendra Scott store at the Rosedale Center on Thursday, August 6! Join us in person 5-7 pm, or shop online at kendrascott.com and use code GIVEBACK-MFIUO for 20% of your purchase to support ENS!

We are excited to share that we are again a partner with Hamline Dining Hall! We're also having a special volunteer day at the Dining Hall on Friday, 8/28, the second day of the fair! Use this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/409084EAB... to see available shifts.

Thank you to our friends from the Hennepin Avenue UMC's UWF for teaching a cooking class last week on making macaroni and cheese from scratch! This class was so popular that we finished cooking and clean up almost an hour earlier than scheduled! Many hands make both light work and tasty food!

Thank you to the volunteers and donors who helped make our 4th of July party so fun!

Thank you to the Chapel Choir from Downers Grove First UMC for coming to visit us last week! In the morning the choir took a tour of Restoring Waters, then helped us with sorting donations and in the afternoon they put on a free choir concert for our residents and our neighbors at Marvella!

We wanted to share a few highlight pictures from our Juneteenth and Graduation party we held at Emma's Place earlier this month! The whole community came together for grilling, games, face painting, balloon animals, and celebrating the academic achievements of the kids and youth in the community!

Thank you to our friends from Advent UMC Eagan, including board member Ann Girres for coming to Restoring Waters last week to host a cooking class! We had a great turnout for the stir fry cooking class, and a delicious and nutritious meal!

Today we have bittersweet news to share. Our Executive Director, Tonya Brownlow, will be departing Emma Norton after 12 years of leadership. Since 2014 Tonya has guided this organization through a period of remarkable growth and transformation. Her impact is woven into every part of who we are today

Last month our Executive Director Tonya and Advancement Director Shawna attended the United Women in Faith’s National Assembly and presented on Restoring Waters and the Living Room. It was wonderful to connect with women leaders from around the country (and Globe!) looking to create positive change!

We have updated our in-kind donation needs list for the summer! This graphic has some of our top needs for the summer months like fans, sunscreen, sidewalk chalk and bubbles. For the whole list and other donation information please visit www.emmanorton.org/donate/

We were so proud to be one of the many mental health and recovery resources at the Just Hope Hot Rods for Hope event last month! It was great to be a part of this combination fundraiser, car show, and fundraiser, and to have fun with the St. Paul recovery community!

If you're in Minnesota, you can visit our Living Room in person or via telehealth for FREE mental health support. Learn more at emmanorton.org/programs/liv...

Thank you to everyone who supported the Opening Doors Gala- we are currently about 85% of the way to our fundraising goal! There are 3 ways you can help us reach our goal...

Thank you everyone who attended the Opening Doors Gala or donated in lieu of attendance last night, bid online in or donated to the silent auction, and/or helped us promote the Gala over the last few months. It was an amazing evening!

Thank you to WCCO & CBS News Minnesota for having us on with Nunnabove to talk about the Gala! We can't wait to celebrate with you all tonight! www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/vi...

Emma Norton Opening Doors Gala is coming soon

The program raises money to help provide housing, support and healing services for women and families in transition from homelessness, explain Shawna Nelsen-Wills with Emma Norton, and Cadence and Mat...

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Tomorrow is the Opening Door's Gala! We wanted to give a special thank you to this year's Advocate Sponsor, Regions Hospital. We can't wait to celebrate with friends from Regions, and our entire community tomorrow.

We have so many amazing auction items for the Opening Doors Gala this year! In this post we're highlighting some of the fun learning experiences donated by local artisans. Check out the auction and set a max bid on the items you're most excited about! secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26/...

The 2026 Opening Doors Gala Auction is now open! Whether you're celebrating with us in person on Thursday or supporting from home, you can start browsing and bidding at secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26/... Every dollar raised helps us open more doors for people on journeys of recovery in the Twin Cities.

It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week! This collage features just a fraction of the amazing community of volunteers who support Emma Norton Services in so many ways.

Thank you @kstptv.bsky.social for having our Executive Director Tonya Brownlow on yesterday to talk about the Living Room and the Opening Doors Gala! kstp.com/kstp-news/lo...

INTERVIEW: Emma Norton's Opening Doors gala

On Thursday, April 23, Emma Norton is hosting its Opening Doors gala at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel.

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It's the last chance to register to attend the 2026 Opening Doors Gala in person! You won't want to miss inspiring stories of healing and change, performances from alt-pop band NUNNABOV, opportunities to win ENS swag, an exciting live auction! Register now: secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26

7 Days to the 2026 Opening Doors Gala- tomorrow is the last day to register! Can't make it? You can still donate and bid on auction items online! Every contribution gets us closer to our $175,000 goal to grow and sustain our programs. Register or donate at secure.qgiv.com/event/odg26/