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2024 #MCHConf Annual Award Winners

The conference was one month ago now, and we are still reminiscing over the wonderful moments. We want to lift up the winners of the Annual Awards and share a little more about their great work across the state. Here is a recording of the Annual Awards Ceremony; keep reading to learn more about our winners. […]


Special Edition: #MCHConf Highlights from MCH Fellows

Last month we held our MCH Annual Conference in Duluth. With over 800 advocates in attendance, we learned together over the full two days and shared new ideas and solutions to end homelessness in our state. Our MCH Advocacy Fellows co-led the event with us, and they had a lot of up-front speaking roles, so […]


Highlights from MCH Advocacy Fellow, Claudette

Hello there, I am Claudette and I’m writing to you about my time so far with my Fellowship. The MCH Advocacy Fellowship Program has been a wonderful experience and I’m so grateful I’m part of this first cohort where I’ve learned a lot while making new connections. My favorite part of the fellowship for me so far […]


Exclusive Member Only Registration is *open*

🎈Great news: Exclusive Member Only Registration for the 2024 MCH Annual Conference is open! 🎈 The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless 2024 conference is called Coming Together to End Homelessness in MN. It will be held in Duluth, MN on September 16 and 17, 2024. Right now, we have two full weeks where only MCH Members can […]


Highlights from MCH Advocacy Fellow, Ranee

Good afternoon, My name is Ranee and I’m writing to you about my time so far with my Fellowship. The MCH Advocacy Fellowship Program has been a wonderful experience and I’m so grateful I’m part of this first cohort. My time with the MCH Advocacy Fellowship Program is something that I value and am so appreciative […]


Highlights from MCH Advocacy Fellow, Jason

Hi there,I hope this email finds you well. Reflecting on my journey thus far in the MCH Advocacy Fellowship Program, I am honored to share my experiences with you. I am very proud to be a part of the first cohort of MCH Advocacy Fellows. There are a lot of wonderful advocates that applied, I […]


MCH Leadership Updates: Interim Executive Director

📝 A note from our Interim Executive DirectorWe have selected our Interim Executive Director! After a few discussions as a team, we decided an in-house interim would serve our organization best through the end of the year. Welcome, Matt Traynor! Find a note from Matt here: Hello! If you do not already know me, my name […]


Special Edition: #MCHDOTH Highlights from MCH Fellows!

Last week was Homeless Day on the Hill, for some of our Fellows it was their first one, and we wanted to take the time to share their highlights and experiences.  💻 MCH Fellowship ProgramThere are four individuals in the Advocacy Fellowship Program with MCH: Laquita Love-Limo, Jason Urbanczyk, Claudette McDowall, and Ranee Rock. The […]


MCH Member Job Postings

MCH has over 70 members from across the state. To learn more about our membership program,  check out our website. Check out the job openings for some of our members: This list is as of 2/7/2024. If you are a member and want to feature your open positions email us at: info@mnhomelesscoalition.org 


Passing the Baton: Farewell, Rhonda Otteson, and Thank You!

2024 greetings to you on behalf of the board and staff of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless! I’m writing today to share some big news: an announcement from our Executive Director, Rhonda Otteson and a note of thanks from the board. Rhonda’s Message: A Goodbye and Thank You Good morning friends and colleagues, Since […]