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J&J Lovelace Alliance is dedicated to ending homelessness and building stronger communities, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

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ending homlessness

Strengthening communities

Our Mission

The J&J Lovelace Alliance’s mission is to support Minnesota’s unhoused community by providing critical resources, eradicating stigmas, and driving meaningful change that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.

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Our Vision

J&J Lovelace Alliance envisions a Minnesota where every individual has a place to call home and access to the resources they need for sustainability, growth, and opportunity.

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Total Homeless

On any given night, over 582,000 people across the United States are unhoused. Minnesota has the 15th highest homeless rate among the states.

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Per Each Person

According to Global Giving, our government spends an average of $35,578 per year for every person who must endure chronic homelessness.

Our Why – From Founder David Lovelace

Our mission is deeply rooted in the legacy of compassion and kindness that inspired the creation of J&J Lovelace Alliance.

Inspiration and Legacy

My brother and dad are my heroes and the greatest men I have ever known. Both believed passionately in helping the less fortunate, showing them that they are deserving of care, and providing clear paths to help them get back on their feet. My dad passed away from cancer in 2001, at only 58 years old, and my brother passed away from cancer in September of 2021 at age 51. The J&J Lovelace Alliance was created in honor and inspiration of them both, as a way to continue the legacy they built and do my part to make a positive difference for those in need both in my community and the wider world.

Family Values

From an early age, my parents instilled in my brother, me and my two sisters, Jennifer and Cheryl a deep sense of compassion for others. They taught us that real success is kindness, and that how one treats other people is what truly matters. My dad grew up in a poor southern town in Florida and he worked hard to move up in the food industry, winning awards and building what is now known as Macy’s Marketplace. With his generosity, he would (unknowingly to most) give scholarships to those incarcerated in order to help them attain education to become the best version of themselves possible.

The Spirit of Giving

My brother was the kind of person who always gave more than he took, doing so without judgment or expectation, and always with compassion. When his husband, David Flaten, asked why he would always give money to the same person experiencing homelessness he was quick to answer, “Because they need it much more than I do.” For him, it was never a question of if someone deserved it. He believed that everyone deserves kindness and that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect – the core foundations that J&J Lovelace Alliance was built on.

Continuing the Journey

My dad and brother may have shied away from the spotlight, but The J&J Lovelace Alliance is a creation of their deep generosity and relentless compassion for others. As we continue to build upon their inspiration, the J&J Alliance is buoyed by the strength, positivity, and selflessness that my other hero, my mom Sara Lovelace, has shown and continues to show throughout her life. Ending homelessness is not an easy feat. But we know that change can happen and that a brighter future is possible when we build it together. Welcome to the J&J Alliance. We’re grateful you’re here.

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