Vista 44 provides 50 affordable homes for families. But spend some time with the families who live there, and it becomes clear that what makes a place feel like home extends beyond four walls.
We recently sat down with residents to hear about life at Vista 44. They talked about their children, their neighbors, and the ways they show up for one another. Again and again, their stories pointed to something important: when families have a safe, stable place to call home, there is more room for connection, possibility, and belonging.
With on-site support from VOA Minnesota & Wisconsin, residents can connect with resources and opportunities that support their individual goals, from transportation and food assistance to employment coaching. Community can take shape over
a game of Bingo, a conversation at Coffee Connect, or through women’s groups and Resident Council.
And sometimes, it starts with a seed.
The community garden at Vista 44 has become a place where residents work side by side, growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. Gina Anderson, Family Coordinator, has helped bring the garden to life alongside residents.
“For the kids, it’s not just a garden. It’s an adventure.”
For parents, one of the most meaningful parts is watching their children care for something of their own and take pride in what they’ve accomplished.
“It starts from a tiny little seed and grows into this big, beautiful thing. It teaches them patience because they have to wait for their tomatoes to bloom and then grow into this amazing fruit that they can eat.”
