Thank you, Muna Scekomar!
MCH welcomed a St. Catherine University intern for the month of January Working closely with our Director of Public Policy, Muna Scekomar played a large role in helping us prepare for Homeless Day on the Hill (Registration is open here: goo.gl/pjmtcU)on March 6, 2018. Her talents and dedication were amazing, and we will miss her. Read […]
2018 Homes for All Kickoff Events
Join us in the Twin Cities, Rochester, or Hibbing, Minnesota for our 2018 Homes for All Kickoff event! There will be appetizers, networking, and a small program. Each event is family-friendly! We hope to see you there! Below are the different links and details for the H4A Kickoff events: Rochester Kickoff Date: February 05, 2018 Location: Rochester Area […]
Tweetstorm to Oppose the Federal Tax Reform Bill
Join MCH, Homes for All, and the National Low-Income Housing Coalition for a Tweetstorm to Oppose the Federal Tax Reform Bill 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) Tuesday, November 28 The goal of the tweetstorm: Ask Senators to vote ‘NO’ on a tax bill that does not reinvest housing dollars into affordable homes for individuals and […]
Homes for All Rally Reflection
We know that where we live impacts everything. We are four days away from the end of the 2017 legislative session. Last week on Thursday 5/11, the Homes for All campaign held a rally for a larger and more impactful bonding bill. More than 70 people advocated at the Capitol for more bonding dollars, and over 175 […]
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 […]
No special session, no bonding bill
A special session is off the table. The Governor and House Majority Leaders failed to reach a negotiation that would resurrect the Legislature’s work this year. A lot of funding was at stake for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness. Both chambers passed a bonding bill that included $45 million for housing. However, a last minute amendment was […]
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) […]
11th Hour Updates from the Capitol
Public policy impacts people. We see how decisions made at the Legislature affect striving Minnesotans every day. Homelessness isn’t the problem. It’s the result of broken systems. Each year, we advocate for solutions to fix broken systems: homelessness prevention programs, more affordable housing, a stronger economic safety net. Here’s what we know in the 11th […]
Budget Proposals on the Table
As of this morning, lawmakers have released budget proposals affecting the Homes for All and Prosperity for All campaigns. These proposals show what’s on the table–but our work is far from done! Over the coming weeks, the Senate, House, and Governor’s office will be negotiating final budget agreements that will be signed into law by […]
Action Alert: Ask House Members to Support Homes for All!
Your help is needed! MN House proposal cuts millions from proven and effective housing/homeless programs The House Job Growth and Energy Committee has released their initial omnibus bill. Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance cut $1.3 million Housing Trust Fund Rental Assistance cut $2.4 million Challenge Fund (housing construction/rehab) cut $5 million MN House proposes cutting Health […]