# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we go beyond homelessness.About this EventBeyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & StrengthThis November - Join us as we go Beyond HomelessnessOwatonna Arts Center - Social Hour & Appetizers | 5:00 - 6:30 pmLittle Theatre of Owatonna - Voices of Courage | 7:00 pmFeaturingHomelessness in Our Community - A Visual Story by Aaron Guzman&Voices of Courage: Powerful performances of true success storiesRecommended for ages 18+.Your ticket includes Torey’s appetizers, and a cash bar will be available. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/owatonna/beyond-homelessness-an-evening-of-stories-and-strength/100002001400448618 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Owatonna Arts Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Owatonna - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Owatonna Arts Center - **lat**: 44.0894317 - **long**: -93.2388916 - **full address**: Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bcef8fd4f4e06d6bfb5d316f451670e4d9eff186e193e4217c39a80a3b67e927-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181808-gmir.jpg?v=1791013565 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength being held? - **A:** Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength? - **A:** Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength is organized by The Lighthouse of Southern MN. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beyond Homelessness: An Evening of Stories & Strength is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Owatonna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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At Lighthouse, we are dedicated to providing shelter and support for those experiencing homelessness in our community. Our mission is to offer a safe and welcoming environment where individuals and families can rebuild their lives. We are committed to addressing the root causes of homelessness and empowering our residents to achieve long-term stability. Join us in making a difference and bringing hope to those in need.A little about our past...Rachel's Light was established as a safe haven for women and children in need of housing. More than a decade ago, community professionals working with those experiencing homelessness pooled their scarce resources to create a housing-focused organization in Steele County through a 501c3 after witnessing the highs and lows of a once vibrant local shelter, Lily Sparrow, close its doors. This group realized the vital need for a safe haven for women and children and started organizing fundraisers to fuel their vision. Through community support and organic outreach, a local church came forward to offer their parsonage for rent. This would be the turning point for the home and represent the official location of Rachel’s Light, which officially opened its doors on September 9, 2019.Since the beginning, the mission and purpose has remained clear: “to instill faith and empower women experiencing homelessness to become self-sufficient by utilizing a strength-based approach,” is achieved through programming, specifically, the use of a stabilization plan. And the purpose: to recognize the barriers to safe and affordable housing and provide temporary shelter and personalized programming to break the cycle of homelessness, is something we can thank the “core group” for, their innovative vision stood the test of time, has helped countless people and children, and has become a vital resource in the community. ​​The Hospitality House started in the Spring of 2007 when Peter Connor, the former Mayor of Owatonna, called local leaders together as group to discuss homelessness in Owatonna after seeing a former student of his living homeless in Dartt's Park. They found that on average 200-300 were homeless on any given night. This number was increased to over 500 homeless individuals in 2024.In 2008 a member of the group offered a facility he had purchased for the group’s use, as a rental. The property, located on State Avenue, Owatonna, was a former cottage of the “State School.” It was outfitted with donated furnishings and the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer were stocked with donated food, both canned goods and perishables, from supportive people, including restaurants and grocery outlets. The House was able to accommodate five men, but during the winter months, that number could swell to a dozen. We had a place to call home where our guests had their own beds and an address to use for job applications. A homelike atmosphere was created.Vision:Restoring hope and ending homelessness one person at a time.Mission:We serve those who are experiencing homelessness by providing support through tailored programming that fosters independence. We identify and address the unique challenges each person faces, while filling the gaps in resources to help them successfully transition to stable living" } ] } ] ```