Posted by Peggy Strom on Oct 14, 2019
Today's meeting was off-site.  We visited Quincy House in Mounds View - hosted by Arden Hills resident and founder Tami Moberg.  Tami describes herself as "just a mom" although she is clearly more than that.  After raising her own 5 children, she looked for ways to be helpful in the community and ended up volunteering at Irondale High School.  After observing the struggles of disadvantaged students there, she created Quincy House, which is a place these kids can go after school to study, hang-out with friends, and enjoy some meals with a team of caring volunteers.  A $360,000 donation from a supporter allowed Tami to purchase the current house, which is large and laid out in a manner that works well for its purpose, including a big yard and sports court.  Local neighbors as well as Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in the area have been welcoming.  Quincy House has a team of volunteers who provide transportation to and from the House, help with meals and other support tasks.  The kids themselves also help with chores such as yard work.  Tami pointed out that these kids tend to move frequently and often live in very difficult circumstances, which means they can't often spend time with friends at home.  In fact, there are 200 kids in the MV School District who are actually homeless;  couch surfing with various friends.   Quincy House provides these kids many of the benefits of home.  Residents and volunteers become like family to each other.  Kids are not allowed to sleep at Quincy House but several have lived with the Mobergs for a time.