A group of elected state representatives from both parties will volunteer Tuesday at the Higher Ground Shelter in Minneapolis.
State Reps. John Ward (DFL-Baxter), Jenifer Loon (R-Eden Prairie) have organized a bipartisan group of House members to help out at the Catholic Charities shelter.
They plan to assemble “daily-living bags,” with toothpaste, toiletries and other items handed out to people coming to the 165 Glenwood Ave. shelter.
They’ll also get a tour of the facility — which provides emergency shelter, connection to services and opportunities as well as supportive housing. The event will run 8:30-10 a.m.
The “Legislators Uniting to Volunteer” initiative started last year with a volunteer event at the Dorothy Day Center. The organizers are planning another event next week.
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Geographic restrictions, that’s another winning Minneapolis strategy.