Precinct Caucus Resolution to Prevent and End Homelessness
It’s an off election year but if your local party is hosting precinct caucuses on Tuesday February 3, be sure to bring along the Resolution to Prevent and End Homelessness. A PDF is available here. Resolution to Prevent and End Homelessness Whereas an estimated 14,000 Minnesotans are homeless on any given night and 13,000 school […]
Today’s Housing Hearing
We’re in the first few weeks of the 2015 Legislative Session. This afternoon, lawmakers on the Minnesota House Jobs & Economic Development Committee learned about housing issues from Commissioner Tingerthal and the 2015 Homes for All agenda. Thanks to everyone who made it to the hearing! [View the story “Kicking Off the Legislative Session” on […]
A Day in the Life: Reactions from a Healthcare Perspective (Guest Blog)
My Day I wake up early Monday morning to a forecast of a high of 0 and wind-chill of -20. My first thought: why do I live here? My second thought: how does someone expect me to walk around Minneapolis for the next 8 hours? As an introduction to Global Search for Justice: Changing the […]
We’re Back at the State Capitol
2015 Legislative Agenda 1. Homes for All Invest an additional $39M to prevent homelessness and create housing Endorse Homes for All 2. Prosperity for All Reduce transportation barriers for striving workers by adding $100/month to MFIP assistance, the workforce program for low-income families Endorse Prosperity for All Email List Sign Up Forms Homes for All Prosperity […]
30th Annual Homeless Memorial March & Service
Please join us to remember those who have died homeless this year at the 30th annual Homeless Memorial March & Service. Thursday, December 18, 2014 | 5:00 pm | March & Silent Vigil Hennepin County Government Center 3rd Avenue South & 5th Street South, Minneapolis 6:30 pm | Service of Remembrance |Simpson United Methodist Church 2740 1st Avenue South, […]
Big Campaign Announcement
We have big news! The Homes for All and Prosperity for All campaigns have announced priorities for the upcoming legislative session. A $39 million increase for housing and homeless services The MFIP Workforce Transportation Bill, adding $130 per month in assistance for striving families We have a lot of work ahead but first we need […]
Around the State in 4 Days
Around the State in 4 Days, or What I Learned About Transitional Housing During My First Week at MCH By Atom Robinson Hi. I’m the new guy at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. My name is Atom Robinson and I’m going to be doing outreach and policy campaign work for the Coalition. I’m really […]
2014 Annual Conference Pictures and Recap
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Meet the 2014 Bruce Vento & Steve O’Neil Award Recipients
Justin Vorbach 2014 Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award Recipient In 1995, Justin started out in Houston, Texas as a Live-In Worker, providing food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and education to Latin American immigrants. In 2001, Justin began supervising the Street Outreach Program at Friends of Shattuck Shelter, leading a team providing basic needs services, detoxification, and […]
What makes it difficult to find or enjoy a home?
Our partners at HousingLink are working on a project to learn what barriers and discrimination people experience when searching for and living in rental housing. Your insights are needed! Please take a few minutes to respond to these survey questions and share with your network. [button color=”orange” size=”large” link=”https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XQDP8SW” target=””]Rental Housing Survey[/button] Thank you for sharing […]