Welcome to Avivo Village

In 2020, Avivo opened Avivo Village, an indoor community of 100 secure, private dwellings or “tiny houses” located in Minneapolis’ North Loop, provides shelter and wraparound services to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. It is an interior, tiny home community designed to be a dignified, safe, and COVID-aware alternative to outdoor encampments. It is a low-barrier shelter that operates as a transitional housing model. It’s open to adults experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County. It offers dignity and essential services, like substance use disorder treatment, mental health therapy, medical care, and pathways to overall well-being. Residents begin to discover next steps for permanent supportive housing, obtain employment, and receive healthy living supports. Avivo Village houses service providers, case managers, and security services. Our Housing First approach is culturally-responsive and trauma-informed. Avivo staff and security are on site, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We coordinate whatever wrap-around services are needed for residents to be successful in living at Avivo Village and be successful in moving out into permanent housing. Learn more at avivomn.org