I am 25 years old and the founder of Kaitlyn’s Kloset – MN. I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and am proud to call it my home. I have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, and I use my degree in both my work with Kaitlyn’s Kloset and in my daily life. I have had the opportunity to see the world through a lot of people’s eyes which allows me to form connections with the people I serve, while also understanding the circumstances that surround them in their time of need. The biggest thing that Kaitlyn’s Kloset has taught me is how to be an advocate for marginalized groups and people. I am a true believer in the statement that we can change the world, so I’m here to do that.

I am a wife of 28years and a mother of two grown daughters. I have almost a decade of experience working in both the public and charter school systems. I know first-hand what it feels like to have to make difficult choices while juggling the expenses of raising a family. Helping lessen this burden a bit, with the clients who visit our Resource Center, truly fills my soul. Maintaining a safe space for marginalized populations is very important to me. Audrey Hepburn said it best when she said, “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.”

I was born in Minnesota, then moved overseas with my family several times throughout my childhood. Living in other countries taught me many lessons, including an appreciation of a supportive and welcoming community when faced with uncertainties and challenges. My husband, Mike, and I are happy to have settled back in Minnesota to raise our two daughters close to family. I am so grateful to be a part of the Kaitlyn’s Kloset community where each and every individual is valued and cared for with kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect.

I am 33 years old. I am a proud wife and a mother to two elementary aged children. I was born and raised in interior Alaska and moved to Minnesota in 2015 for the incredible weather. Professionally, I spent eight years in banking before becoming a stay at home mom for seven years. Currently, I work as a paraprofessional in my local school district which has been an amazing new chapter in my life. I love to travel, sing and learn new things. I am excited and humbled for the opportunity to serve my community and others through Kaitlyn’s Kloset. 

I am a wife and mother of 3 with 6 grandchildren!

I have always loved to volunteer and give back to my community. Having been homeless myself with my three children, I know what it is to feel so emotional and scared. To feel vulnerable and also to be afraid to ask for help. Maybe even worried that there are others out there who need help worse than me. I want to give back to the community that helped me in my time of need. I want others to understand that at any point in time, we can be the ones facing problems. Life sometimes throws curveballs and to utilize the quote, it takes a village. I am currently working for the State of Minnesota in IT and I love my job. I have worked for them for 15 years. Spouse: Gary Anderson

I am a single mom to a 13 year old boy and have lived in Dakota county my entire life. I did not set out to be a single parent, but I did set out to be the best mom I can. Sometimes, that has meant asking for help. I was lucky enough to have a village, which only expanded when I found Kaitlyn’s Kloset Facebook group. Now that there is a physical resource center and I am at a point in my life that I can give back, I am proud to be able to help grow Kaitlyn’s Kloset. It truly does take a village.