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Matrix Emergency Shelter in Dakota County

Address
7800 West County Road 42
Apple Valley, MN - 55124

Evening shelter aids are at the shelter 5:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to help open the shelter, check in guests, distribute supplies, visit with guests, and assist staff with cleaning and other duties.

Overnight shelter aids are at the shelter 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to help staff with setting out breakfast, waking guests, doing laundry and other cleaning, and closing the shelter.

There is typically time to sleep during the overnight shift. Sign up for one or more shelter aid shifts using the button.
* Matrix Emergency Shelter for Dakota County is a rotating overnight shelter that will operate from November through April. Thank you for volunteering to help feed and care for people experiencing homelessness. We appreciate your time and generosity which make this effort possible.

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Shelters near Matrix Emergency Shelter in Dakota County

Dakota Woodlands

Last Updated Ago Added Oct 12, 2015

Eagan, MN, 55123

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If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?

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  1. Incredibly infantalizing

    Answer posted on Jul 7, 2022 0
  2. My husband and I stayed their 2nd year operating and the shelter was great for us. They helped us with everything we needed included a permanent place to stay eventually.

    Answer posted on Nov 20, 2024 0

Is this a safe shelter to stay in?

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  1. Yes

    Answer posted on Nov 20, 2024 0

Do they accept pets at this shelter?

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  1. Yes they did when I was there

    Answer posted on Nov 20, 2024 0

Do you have any advice for those wanting to stay at this shelter?

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  1. Act like an adult and be respectful and patient, and you will be treated the same.

    Answer posted on Nov 20, 2024 0

How long can you stay here?

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  1. Thru the season if you follow the rules and keep them updated with any changes or issues that may come up.

    Answer posted on Nov 20, 2024 0

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