Secure Waiting Space


originally opened as a “waiting sp-ce” for homeless men, the secure waiting sp-ce is a hennepin county funded overflow shelter operated by catholic charities. it is located at 1000 currie avenue north, minneapolis, mn 55403.

it houses around 150-200 men a night. the first floor of the shelter consists of thin mats on a floor, and the second floor is called pay-for-stay. beds are around $4.00 a night, and men must be sober to stay on the second floor.

shelter workers and case managers refer to secure waiting sp-ce as “1000 currie” or “secure waiting,” but homeless people almost always call it tramp camp.
where is secure waiting sp-ce? are you talking about tramp camp? oh yah, now i know what you mean.

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