Highlights from Homeless Day on the Hill
Our Homeless Day on the Hill was in March and we are so grateful for your continued advocacy. Over 1,200 people joined us from across the state, and we took powerful messages to the Capitol. Check out these highlights from the day:
- The construction at the State Office Building didn’t slow us down! This was our largest Homeless Day on the Hill, with over 1,200 people gathered throughout the day for a full day of advocacy.
- The Lt. Governor came to the Homeless Day on the Hill opening program to share her support to ending homelessness. We also had champion lawmakers Representative Keeler and Representative Gomez join us for the program, and they are committed to finding solutions to homelessness and investing into services.
- MCH Fellows, Jason and Ranee, were the program emcees, with Claudette, Kirsten, and Matt also speaking. Find the program here.
- StreetSong opened the program with a few original songs. The crowd sang along and got energized for the day.
- Jason also delivered a powerful opening message during the Rise & Repair Rally in the rotunda. You can find the full recorded version of the rally here.
- We had 16 wonderful sponsors who made the event free for advocates to attend. You can check them out on our website.
- We continue to hear great messages about our program speakers. We want to give a big shout-out to Tori and Dakota, two youth speakers from The Heading Home Ramsey Youth Advisory Board, for sharing their stories and giving two powerful messages to the MCHDOTH advocates.
- Just over 130 lawmakers were confirmed to meet with their constituents from across the state.
- Thank you to Homes for All for partnering with us this year to make this event successful. With their help, we were able to represent the full continuum of housing throughout the day of advocacy.
- Check out the hashtag #MCHDOTH on social media platforms, and you can see all the advocates’ and their organizations’ posts. Be sure to tag us when you post so we have your pictures too.
2025 DOTH Folder items
- Preview the General Schedule for March 12, 2025:
Instructions for Lawmaker Visits
- It is an unusual year for Homeless Day on the Hill because of the construction. Your House of Representatives visits will be in the Centennial Office Building, and your Senate visits will remain in the MN Senate Building. Check out or download the document below to help prepare for your meetings.
Who Represents Me?
Find who represents you, along with a photo of your House and Senate Representatives, on the MN Legislature website here
Directions and Important Addresses
- Below is the map of the Capitol, the tunnel, and common directions for your various starting points.
- Addresses to remember:
- Central Presbyterian Church: (500 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55101)
- Centennial Office Building: (658 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55155)
- Representatives’ meetings can take place here; find your location: www.mnhomelesscoalition.org/doth
- There is a cafe in the Centennial Building open from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- MN Senate Building: (95 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103)
- All Senate visits will be in the MN Senate Building
- Christ on Capitol Hill AKA Christ Lutheran Church (105 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103)
- This is our home base/resting spot between meetings
- It is across the street from the Senate Building.
- Please join us to rest between your meetings and network with other advocates. Food and beverages are allowed in these rooms.
- MN State Capitol: (Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155)
- Lunch vouchers
- Due to the construction, the largest cafeteria at the Capitol is out of commission, and we are doing something different regarding lunch vouchers. If you indicated that you would need a lunch voucher, thanks to Align Mpls, we have funding to provide limited lunches. Please note that we will only have enough lunch for 250 people, and we will prioritize individuals who need it. Vouchers will be available at registration, and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Christ on Capitol Hill Church (if you miss registration, go to Christ on Capitol Hill).
- If you do not need lunch, please bring your own or use the two cafeterias (locations are listed in the DOTH materials on our website). Also, these cafeterias are only open until 1:30 p.m. and get very busy, so please plan accordingly.
- Due to the construction, the largest cafeteria at the Capitol is out of commission, and we are doing something different regarding lunch vouchers. If you indicated that you would need a lunch voucher, thanks to Align Mpls, we have funding to provide limited lunches. Please note that we will only have enough lunch for 250 people, and we will prioritize individuals who need it. Vouchers will be available at registration, and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Christ on Capitol Hill Church (if you miss registration, go to Christ on Capitol Hill).
- Other items in your 2025 folder
In 2025, we are partnering with Homes for All, a statewide coalition to create policies and resources to prevent and end homelessness, to ensure we represent the full continuum of housing at the Capitol. We know where we live impacts everything; please join us this year as we continue to grow our statewide presence with lawmakers and ensure that everyone has a safe and dignified place to call home.
MCH will attempt to schedule visits with lawmakers based on legislative districts. Registration closed on Friday, February 21, 2025. Same-day registration is welcome, but your lawmaker visit is not guaranteed.