Connecting People Without Phones to Opportunity

Open Access Connections (formerly Twin Cities Community Voice Mail or TCCVM)  is the link that connects people in need to vital services. We provide communications technology like voice mail and cell phones so our participants can access housing, employment, health care, safety resources and more. Open Access means increased self-sufficiency.Help us create a link to dignity and hope – make a donation now.

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Broadcasts

Impact of MN State Shutdown

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Broadcasts are a way that we can leave a message using our voice mail system for all voice mail participants about resources and events that may be useful and issues of concern to them. Open Access decided to ask the opinions of our low income and homeless participants in how the shutdown is impacting their [...]

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News

Open Access at Homeless Connect (posted 12/11)

On December 12, 2011, people who are homeless had the opportunity to participate in Homeless Connect Hennepin. Open Access Connections connected over 100 people with a free voice mail number at Homeless Connect. KFAI radio covered Homeless Connect. Part of their story was about Open Access Connections, our voice mail program, and our recent funding [...]

Media coverage of Open Access funding crisis (posted 09/11)

Since Open Access Connections learned about our state government funding cut, we received media coverage that allowed us to tell our story. Below are links to some of the media stories. They describe the impact of recent funding cuts and the importance of our voice mail services for almost 5000 people annually, and our efforts [...]

JOIN US AT 3RD ANNUAL OPEN ACCESS MINNEHAHA PICNIC & WALK (posted 09/11)

Join us for a leisurely walk through Minneapolis’ beautiful Minnehaha Park, followed by a picnic and celebration of the good work done by Open Access. this has been a challenging summer financially, so a gathering of friends and advocates will be welcome. Bring your friends and family. Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis – Wabun Picnic shelter [...]