2015 Annual Conference: Innovation, Inclusion, and Individuality

You’re invited to join hundreds of individuals from across the state at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless 2015 Annual Conference, September 10-11 at the Duluth Entertainment Center. The two-day conference features keynote speakers on housing and homelessness issues, breakout sessions on critical issues, and opportunities to network with hundreds of direct service providers, public administrators, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

At the Capitol: Homes for All Bill Hearing

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2013 Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference

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The Chosen Ones by Patrick Ness

As a kid, I loved the first day of school. The evening before, on that bittersweet last night of summer, the nerves, excitement, and sense of possibility were overwhelming. The preparation rituals for kids across the state probably go something like this: Lay out your best clothes. Pack a special lunch (mine was a peanut […]

3 Things You Don’t Know About Homelessness

Visit  Wilder Research to view full results from the 2012 Homelessness in Minnesota survey.