Steve O’Neil and Bruce Vento Award Nominations
Do you know someone who is an outstanding organizer for social change? Do you know someone who has provided extraordinary service to people in need? Please help us honor and recognize champions in our community. Submit your nominations for the Steve O’Neil Outstanding Organizing Award and Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award by August 22, 2014. […]
Early bird registration is open!
Whether we serve on the front lines, in the public sector, or as agents for social change, we recognize the inherent connections between housing, income stability, and mental health. The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless two day annual conference brings together a range ofexperts to present on a variety of issues, from hoarding disorder to domestic violence, Safe […]
New Staff Announcement
The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless is thrilled to announce our newest staff members, Kirsten Rokke and LeAnn Littlewolf. Kirsten, based in Moorhead, will be managing our statewide social media activities. LeAnn, based in Duluth, will support the development team as the Grant Writer. Our mission is to generate public polices, community support, and local […]
Legislative Wrap Up: $100 Million for Housing Passed!
In 2014, advocates and community members from across the state rallied to pass a record-breaking $100 million in bonds for housing at the State Capitol. On May 20, 2014, Governor Dayton signed the bill into law. This funding will be used to build and preserve over 5,000 units of affordable housing for homeless and low-income Minnesotans. […]
Legislative Wrap Up: Historic Changes for Striving Families
Here is a list of all the affirmative and positive MFIP policy changes that passed last week. Your Prosperity for All support and advocacy paid off in big ways! EDUCATION. The MFIP workforce education changes will take effect July 1, 2014: Unlimited participation will be allowed in adult basic education, GED coursework, ESL, and post-secondary education/training (including 4-year programs). Several statutory barriers […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask legislators to VOTE YES!
Both the Senate and House released their bonding proposals. The bill may head to the House Floor as soon as Friday. Can you make three phone calls now? ***Action Alert*** 1. Call your state senator and state representative ASAP. Ask them to VOTE YES on the bonding bill and to support $100 million in bonds for housing. Find who represents you. 2. […]
The New Face of Homelessness
Rochester Schools homeless liaison Melissa Brandt wrote an illuminating piece about homeless students and the role of government and individuals in meeting their needs. Did you know public schools had a homeless liaison? As the homeless liaison, Melissa Brandt helps assist those kids and their families experiencing homelessness. Brandt eloquently stated: “Honestly, most of the […]
Walk a Mile
Policymaking 101 requires you to put yourself in the shoes the people affected. Let’s jump into the shoes of one of the 10,000 adults without a high school diploma or GED who participate in Minnesota’s welfare program (Minnesota Family Investment Program, or MFIP). MFIP is the primary economic safety net for low-wage workers with children. COUNSELOR: […]
Annual Conference Call for Presenters
Would you, or someone you know, like to facilitate a breakout session at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference? We’re looking for people to present topics that work well with our theme, Connections: Housing, Income Stability, and Mental Health. Click here to learn more and to submit a proposal. The deadline to submit is May 15, 2014. The […]
*Building* Support: Letters to the Editor
As the first phase of the legislation session wraps up, lawmakers are hunkering down. In the coming weeks, they will be decide what to include in the final bonding bill package. Sending a letter to the editor is an effective way keep housing on lawmakers’ radar and raise awareness among the general public. We know […]