A Home Away From Home for Law Enforcement Families

"I reached out to Rochester house of shields as my wife was having surgery for stage 4 ovarian cancer. It brings tears to my eyes every time I think of how my boys took care of things. What a wonderful organization to contribute too. God bless you for all that you do."

"Feeling pretty good today, I have to thank the House of Shields that is run by the Rochester Police Department for taking care of our lodging! This is a program that provides housing for police officers, current and retired, and their families while being cared for at the Mayo without any charge. A huge thank you to the House of Shields!"

"Thank you very, very much for the apartment during my cancer treatment. It was exactly what I needed to relax and recover between radiation sessions. Your organization's mission and people were great, and I'm beyond grateful for your assistance."

"This is the second time we've been to the House of Shields. Coming here this time was different than last time. The first time I thought I was coming for just three days but it ended up being almost 3 months due to a heart attack and cancer treatments. This time I knew I was coming for two surgeries, but I didn't know for how long. It ended up being just a week as I am going back to Texas to do my treatments. I was more nervous this time but getting back into the familiarity of the House of Shields really helped calm me. House of Shields is such a blessing! With everything a patient has to deal with, House Of Shields really helps make things easier. Thank you so much. May God bless you and your efforts."

"When my husband Jeff was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of Multiple Myeloma, we knew he would need to return to Mayo Clinic for a stem cell transplant. Living 270 miles away in Northern Minnesota, this meant our family would need to relocate to Rochester for 6–8 weeks during an already overwhelming and uncertain time. From the moment we arrived, it became so much more than a place to stay. Within just a few days, we were calling it 'home.' The apartment provided everything we needed — a full kitchen, washer and dryer, comfortable living space, and most importantly, privacy. It also allowed our children to visit and spend nights with us during a time when being separated from their parents was especially difficult. You didn't just provide us with a place to stay; you provided comfort, stability, and a home when our family needed it most. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our lives."