Featured Resident Story
Joseph’s Story
For Joseph, having a home of his own has meant more than having a place to come back to. It has given him space to grow into the person he wants to become. Joseph…
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Resident Stories
Every home holds a story.
Across Aeon communities, residents are building lives, reaching milestones, finding connection, and creating a sense of home in ways that are uniquely their own. These are some of their stories.
Stories of home,
community and possibility.
Get to know Aeon residents and the experiences, relationships and opportunities that make home meaningful.
Franco’s Story
In 2018, on his birthday, Franco became homeless. Just a few years earlier, Franco’s life had looked very different. He and his…
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Amelia’s Story
For Amelia, East Village is more than an apartment building... it's home. In every sense of the word. Over the past seven…
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Eugene’s Story
When Eugene graduated from college in 2022, he was ready to begin his career in music education. Originally from New Jersey, he…
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Andrew’s Story
Andrew and his partner moved to Ripley Gardens in 2014. It was their very first home together, the place where they learned…
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Jama’s Story
As we celebrate Aeon’s 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on the residents whose lives, and milestones, have shaped the heart of…
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Dan & Jim’s Story
For two decades, Margie has been a constant source of steadiness, warmth, and welcome at the Lamoreaux. When she first applied for…
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Richard’s Story
Richard has called Minneapolis home since 1985, and after 20 years without leaving the city, he finally got the chance to explore…
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Randy’s Story
When Randy moved into his Aeon apartment nearly 20 years ago, it marked a turning point after decades of uncertainty. Before then,…
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Mam’s Story
Mam, an 80-year-old Aeon resident, has called our downtown Minneapolis community home since 1993. At the time, she was paying just $103…
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Connie’s Story
Connie was the first to move into our newest community - Goldenrod Glen! After going through a divorce, Connie moved in with…
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Dianne’s Story
Dianne moved into her Aeon home over a decade ago, returning to a neighborhood filled with memories. She had grown up nearby,…
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Rick’s Story
Rick is a testament to the power of community, leadership, and personal growth. At 73 years old, he has played an integral…
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Matthew’s Story
Matthew, an Aeon resident and artist, has been living in his Aeon home for nearly a decade. Before moving in, he had…
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Milan’s Story
Milan moved into her apartment with Aeon three years ago. Milan's parents weren’t able to support her, and she grew up in…
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Z’s Story
Your support will help a resident like Z, who couch-hopped after his family couldn’t provide the stability he needed to succeed. At…
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Ahmed & Hassan’s Story
Ahmed, 66, and Hassan, 55, met while living at an Aeon property. Coincidentally, they both moved to the United States in 2014,…
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John’s Story
A gracious and thoughtful person, John genuinely hopes to make the world around him better. And his Aeon home has given him…
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Julio & Yancy’s Story
Julio and Yancy met through a friend in El Salvador in January of 2006. They immediately began to spend time together. They…
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James’s Story
James, is an accomplished community speaker and author of two books. James uses his personal story of recovery to inspire communities of…
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Kim & Ernie’s Story
Kim and Ernie have lived at Huntington Place in Brooklyn Center for five years. Before moving to the property, they owned a…
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Randy’s Story
Eight years ago, Randy was experiencing homelessness. He had hurt his back at work, and over time he became addicted to the…
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Ali’s Story
A new resident at The Sound on 76th shares his family’s story of finding a home. Ali’s remarks from The Sound on…
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CJ’s Story
For CJ, finding home was a constant struggle. In a span of only four years, she and her two sons lost their…
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A stable, affordable home creates room for what comes next. Whether you are looking for a home of your own or want to support Aeon's work, there is a place for you here.