Welcome to Accola
Community. Spirit. Justice.
Accola’s programs have an exceptional 30+ year history of providing housing, education, and social justice action.
Welcome to Accola
Community. Spirit. Justice.
Accola’s programs have an exceptional 30+ year history of providing housing, education, and social justice action.
Accola July Open House
Special Screening: The Last Wintercount
About Us
Meeting the needs of our time
Accola represents a clear line of continuity from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet 175-year legacy, expanding their impact to continue carrying their work forward.
Our Programs
Where Spirit Meets Justice
Accola improves opportunities for immigrants through education, provides safe and dignified housing for women as they heal from trauma, and helps connect people’s spirituality with social justice action.
Learning in style school
Providing quality education in English, computer skills, and citizenship for adult immigrants.
Sarah’s... An Oasis For Women
Offering a safe home, dignity, resources, and support for a diverse community of immigrant women healing from trauma
Wisdom Ways Center For Spirituality
Offering workshops, classes, and community gatherings that explore and promote the intersection of spirituality and the pursuit of social justice.
Case Studies
Turning compassion into action.
Every service tells a story of trust built and challenges met. Our case studies show how Accola supports families and communities across the Twin Cities with impactful, person-centered care.
Regina Finds Safety at Sarah's... an Oasis for Women
Regina left her home in Cameroon to escape an increasingly dangerous situation to her health and well-being. Finding no safe place to stay, her immigration lawyer referred her to Sarah’s... an Oasis for Women, a program or the Sisters of St. Joseph, and supported by the Ministries Foundation.
Dorcas Supports Sarah's
Meet Dorcas Macauley, a previous resident of Sarah’s... an Oasis for Women.
Dorcas first came to the United States in 2013 from Liberia, West Africa and was staying with extended family members, oftentimes sleeping on the floor of living rooms or on a couch that could be spared.
Selamawit finds Sarah's... an Oasis for Women
Selamawit came to the United States from Eritrea with her fiancé. When the abuse started, she had nowhere else to go and no family to help her. While riding the bus a woman asked her if she was ok and Selamawit broke down, telling her that she felt hopeless and had no options.
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Build community through programming, education, and care that makes a real difference to your neighbors.
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