Resolution to Prevent and End Homelessness
Precinct caucuses are coming up Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Be sure to bring along the Resolution to Prevent and End Homelessness. A PDF is available here. Precinct Caucus Resolution to Prevent and End Homelessness Whereas an estimated 14,000 Minnesotans are homeless on any given night and over 11,600 school children lack stable housing; and Whereas […]
Minnesota’s Welfare-to-Work Program Pushes the Poorest Children into Deeper Poverty
Minnesota’s Welfare-to-Work Program Pushes the Poorest Children into Deeper Poverty New report looks at the erosion of cash assistance over 30 years. By LeAnn Littlewolf Each morning, I wait for the school bus with my son. Some days, like today, the wind is blistering cold and drives the snow up into our faces. I think […]
New Report: Clock is Ticking for Lawmakers to Increase MFIP Cash Assistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2016 Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Report: Clock is Ticking for Lawmakers to Increase Cash Assistance in Minnesota’s Welfare-to-Work Program St. Paul—A new report released today by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid shows the painful impact of inflation on the state’s welfare-to-work program. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) cash assistance has not increased since 1986. […]
Announcing MCH’s 2016 Legislative Agenda
The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless advances policies to promote housing stability, economic opportunity, and racial equity throughout the state. This year, our coalition is advocating for affordable housing, economic security, and voting rights at the State Capitol. Please join us at Homeless Day on the Hill on March 15, 2016. Registration is open! 2016 […]
Tribal Organizing Update: Spotlight on AICHO
Indigenous people not only have solutions for ourselves, but for the world at large. ––Vicky Ybañez, American Indian Community Housing Organization founder A large part of Tribal Organizing at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) is centered in building strong relationships with American Indian communities and to learn more deeply about effective and […]
Action Needed: Ask Governor Dayton to Raise MFIP Cash Assistance
[youtube id=”_ZkFgcrQAbY” 600″ height=”350″] Governor Dayton is putting together his 2016 budget proposal. We’re asking 100 people to call the Governor and ask him to increase MFIP cash assistance by $100 per month. It’s easy to call and leave a voicemail or message with a staffer: 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717 Hi, my name is _____________________ and I live in […]
Duluth Community Partners: The City of Duluth Indigenous Commission
Duluth Community Partners: The City of Duluth Indigenous Commission A sense of place and belonging in community is foundational for overall stability. At MCH, we recognize the importance of honoring the long history Indigenous people carry in connection to Minnesota as home and the valuable contributions American Indian people offer to move our communities forward. […]
MCH 100 Members in 100 Days Tour: Part 2
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MCH Member Organizations Awarded Funding for Affordable Housing Development
Congratulations to Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless member organizations that were awarded funding this month from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Investments will help develop safe, stable, affordable housing for low-income households across the state: LSS: Center for Changing Lives, Duluth (20 Units) AEOA and Three Rivers Community Action: Ivy Manor Apartments, Virginia (41 rental units) […]
Member Spotlight: Life House Helps Sexually Exploited Youth Begin a New Day
“I’m yours,” I whispered as you held me close, keeping me safe from everything crashing down in my world. “You’re mine,” you whispered as you gripped my arms painfully, showing me off to their hungry, glinting eyes. And so it begins. For many, as young as age 12-14. Boy, girl, transgender—it doesn’t matter. Sex trafficking […]