Housing for All Minnesotans Day
Governor Mark Dayton Proclaims January 20th as Housing for All Minnesotans Day At the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless we know that where we live impacts everything, and everyone deserves a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. Governor Mark Dayton agrees as he has proclaimed January 20th to be Housing for All Minnesotans Day. Please […]
Transitions at MCH and Hiring Our Next Communications Director
After more than five years at MCH, two senior staff, Kenza Hadj-Moussa and Dan Kitzberger, are saying goodbye. Kenza will move into the role of Communications Director at TakeAction Minnesota. Dan will be the Legislative Director for the Direct Care and Treatment Administration at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Kenza started as an intern […]
Join us for the Homes for All Week of Action!
We are excited to announce the Homes for All Week of Action! The legislative session started and it’s time to advocate. Over the coming months, lawmakers will put together a new state budget. Important decisions will be made that affect thousands of Minnesotans who need a stable, affordable place to live. Your legislators need to […]
Dangerous Cold Spell – Who to Call for Help
The weather is dangerously cold. If you see someone who needs help, please call 911. You could save a life. If you live in the Duluth or Minneapolis area, you can also contact a street outreach worker. From CHUM (Duluth): Outreach hotline if you’re experiencing homelessness or have a tip 218-461-8505 From St. Stephen’s Human Services (Minneapolis): Colder weather […]
2016 Homeless Memorials and Services
Please help us honor those who died while homeless in Minnesota this year. Two powerful memorial events are taking place this month, in Minneapolis and Fargo-Moorhead. If you know someone who was homeless, formerly homeless, or an advocate for the homeless community who passed away in 2016, please submit their name here. 32nd Annual Homeless […]
Get out the vote on Election Day!
Election Day is tomorrow! As a direct service provider, you have an important role in helping shelter guests and housing residents exercise their right to vote. You or your clients may vote if they don’t have a permanent address. People experiencing homelessness can register to vote using the location of where they sleep as their […]
Thanks for joining us at the 2016 MCH Annual Conference!
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Two Days at the MCH Annual Conference
My experience at the MCH Annual Conference By Brenda Sanchez Murillo (HECUA Intern) Kirsten (Media & Development Associate) and I cruised down to Rochester Monday night while listening to our favorite jams. Listening to music typically tends to make me feel familiar and comfortable, and I was pretty nervous for the conference. I had never been to […]
2016 MCH Annual Awards
2016 MCH Annual Award Winners Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award Each year, the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless recognizes two individuals through the Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award and Steve O’Neil Outstanding Organizer Award. Congressman Bruce Vento served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977-2000 and well known for his work advocating for people […]