Our Neighbors’ Place serves individuals and families in Pierce and St. Croix counties by offering a range of wraparound programs designed to meet immediate needs and build long-term stability. Whether someone is facing homelessness, food insecurity, or a crisis that can’t wait, our programs provide more than services—they offer hope.
Day Center
Your First Step Toward Stability
The Day Center is often the first point of contact for those seeking support. Located in River Falls and staffed by a dedicated team, it provides a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment for guests to access laundry, showers, internet, food, mailing addresses, and more. In 2024 alone, the Day Center saw over 4,900 calls and in person visits—each one a step toward stability.
“"This is my happy place!"”
Guest living in her car, visiting for food, hygiene, and a safe space
Key Services: Laundry, showers, case management, gas vouchers, food, internet access, housing counseling, and referrals.
The Closet
Shop with Dignity and Support Our Guests
The Closet is available to both guests and the general public alike. For those struggling to find affordable clothing, we offer redeemable clothing vouchers which allow guests to shop for free. For the public, we offer very low pricing. Funds generated through the sale of clothing support our programming.
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Backpack Program
Feeding Kids When School’s Out
Since 2010, Our Neighbors’ Place Backpack Program—run in partnership with Ezekiel Lutheran Church and the River Falls School District—has provided weekend meals to students when other resources, like free and reduced-price school lunches, aren’t available. The program offers backpacks filled with nutritious, kid-friendly groceries to students in grades 4K–12 whose families are experiencing financial hardship. In 2024, we provided over 4,200 bags—totaling more than 35,000 pounds of food.
“They also get a birthday bag when their child has a birthday. It means so much to them."”
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Helping Hands Fund
Help When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn
Launched in 2024, this fund provides financial assistance for essential needs that fall outside the scope of other nonprofits. We help cover gaps such as: vital documents, vehicle registration, work clothing, phones/minutes, daycare assistance, gas card, etc.
“Without this help, I would’ve had to quit school and shut down my business.”
Young mom receiving daycare assistance
Transitional Housing
A Bridge from Homelessness to Stability
Our 4-unit Transitional Housing building provides families experiencing homelessness with a stable place to live while they work toward permanent housing. Residents pay 30% of their income in rent and receive ongoing case management. Since 2016, 21 families have graduated from the program into permanent housing.
“You believed in me when nobody else did... I’ll never let you down.”
Note from a mom in the program
Program Highlights: Case Management, Onsite Laundry, Onsite Parking and Safe, Well-Maintained Facilities
