At Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, we are constantly reminded of the power of community, resilience, and the importance of individualized support. Recently, one of our community members experienced a life-changing event that showcased the strength of the human (and animal!) spirit.
After living in her Minneapolis apartment for nine years, this individual lost her home when a powerful storm hit the area on August 8, 2025. The damage was so severe that the building was condemned, leaving her displaced and unsure of what to do next. With nowhere else to go, she found temporary shelter in a church basement. Thanks to the compassionate efforts of church staff and American Red Cross volunteers, she was connected with emergency resources.
Her CADI waiver case manager at MORA stepped in to help coordinate next steps, ensuring she had a safe place to stay through the Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) while working toward long-term housing. One of her greatest concerns during this time was being separated from her beloved cats: Winter, Razer, and Lazer. They are more than just pets; they’re family.
Thanks to the swift and generous support of Animal Humane Society (AHS), a foster family was found who could care for all three cats together. AHS also provided veterinary care during their stay, including vaccinations and spaying. The cats were lovingly cared for from late August until early October.
On October 1, she moved into an apartment of her own. It was an exciting and emotional return to independent living in the community. Just two days later, a beautiful reunion took place. Winter, Razer, and Lazer were brought to their new home, where their favorite person was waiting with open arms, joyful tears, and all the love in the world.
With support from her case manager, community partners, and home health staff, the transition was smooth. The cats arrived with food, litter, toys, and most importantly, a sense of comfort and home. Although the storm took nearly everything, the process of rebuilding, both emotionally and physically, has begun. A Bridging referral is underway to furnish the new space and provide the essentials needed to turn an apartment into a true home.
This story is a beautiful example of what can happen when agencies and individuals come together to support someone through an incredibly difficult time. At MORA, we are proud to walk alongside the people we serve through crisis, recovery, and celebration. Welcome home, all four of you.
What is MCCP?
The Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) is a collaborative initiative among the seven metropolitan counties—Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington—designed to serve as a single point of access for crisis services for both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). MCCP also supports individuals who receive services through the Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver.
The participating counties are committed to providing a comprehensive safety-net of crisis services that are timely, cost-effective, and focused on prevention. MCCP works to address the needs of individuals experiencing a crisis by coordinating immediate interventions and long-term supports that help stabilize situations before they escalate.
Through a blend of preventive and emergency behavioral support, MCCP emphasizes relationship-based care and strives to maintain individuals in their natural home, work, or educational environments—supporting both dignity and continuity in the lives of those it serves.
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