Homelessness in Our Backyard

What can people do to help the homeless that live in the White Bear Lake community?

Be a mentor, show respect and connect with people. Volunteer at a shelter, food shelf or furniture bank. Contact legislators to change systems that cause affordable housing shortages. Research homelessness, attend seminars about homelessness and tell others what you’ve learned.  

Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area recently conducted a learning session on homelessness at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. 

Community Conversations on Race

Community Conversations on Race

We hope you will join us for the following four meetings, but attending all four sessions is not required to participate in the series.

Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area is proud to be partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center to host a 4-part community conversation series for the broader White Bear Lake Area with the goal of learning and understanding how we experience and recognize racism in our community, how it impacts the community, and how we can educate ourselves to learn and to lead work in creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for all.

The First Community

The First Community

The story of what is now known as the White Bear Lake area began with the lake and the rich lands that surround it. These natural features were created through the heaving and melting of glaciers, which led to the formation of rivers, lakes, and areas of sandy and...

A Time for Reflection and Healing

A Time for Reflection and Healing

To many of us, 38th and Chicago could be 100 miles away. To others, it feels like it’s next door. The trial of Derek Chauvin and the recent targeted spa shooting in Atlanta this month, evoke emotions: fear anger confusion hurt pain a hope for justice a need for...