Search for Shelter helps affordable housing organizations envision beautiful, innovative design solutions.

Search for Shelter clients from throughout Minnesota use the designs they receive to obtain further project funding, to promote their organization, and to serve as preliminary development and/or building plans. 

40 years of Search for Shelter

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Search for Shelter in Minnesota! THANK YOU to all who have participated over the years.

Search for Shelter through the Years

2025 Search for Shelter »

Agencies: Asian American Business Network, Asian Media Alliance, Kootasca Community Action, St. Paul Downtown Alliance, and YouthLink

2024 Search for Shelter »

Agencies: Lyndale Neighborhood Association, Our Savior's Lutheran, Redeemer Center for Life, Simpson Housing Services, and Touchstone Mental Health

2023 Search for Shelter »

Agencies: Hamline Midway Coalition, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul, Lyndale Neighborhood Association, Solid Ground, and Stepping On Up

2022 Search for Shelter »

Agencies: North Country Cooperative Foundation, PRG, Inc., Riverton Community Housing, Smart North, and the St. Paul Public Housing Authority

2021 Search for Shelter »

Alliance Housing, Eagle Bend Economic Development Corporation, Haven Housing, Metta Meditation Center, NRRC, People Incorporated, Public Housing Authority of St. Paul, Servants of Shelter of Koochiching County, Two Harbors HRA and Women's Advocates