Special Edition: Reflections from Vonn Grayson with the MCH Advocacy Fellowship (4/4)
As we conclude our series featuring reflections from members of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy Fellowship, we’re honored to share one final perspective from this year’s cohort. Throughout the legislative session, these fellows brought their lived expertise to the Capitol, helping shape conversations around housing policy while strengthening their own leadership and advocacy skills. […]
Special Edition: Reflections from Ash Littles with the MCH Advocacy Fellowship (3/4)
As we continue our series featuring reflections from members of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy Fellowship, we’re honored to highlight the voices of fellows who brought their lived expertise to the Capitol throughout this year’s legislative session. Each reflection offers a unique perspective on advocacy, leadership, and the importance of ensuring people with firsthand experience […]
Special Edition: Reflections from the MCH Advocacy Fellowship with DaKota Morgan
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing reflections from the members of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy Fellowship. Throughout the legislative session, these fellows brought their lived expertise into conversations with lawmakers, testified on critical housing issues, built relationships with advocates across the state, and developed their own leadership and advocacy skills. The Fellowship […]
2026 Legislative Outcomes with MCH: Major Wins for Homelessness Prevention
The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless and our partners advanced key legislative priorities this session, focused on preventing and ending homelessness across Minnesota. Together, we secured critical investments and policy solutions that strengthen housing stability for children, youth, adults, and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Check out the 2026 legislative priorities and outcomes […]
Action Alert: Tell lawmakers to fund permanent supportive housing
We’re heading into the final stretch of the legislative session, and things are moving quickly at the Capitol. Big budget decisions are being negotiated right now, including whether Minnesota will invest in the permanent supportive housing that helps people stay housed and move forward. Your voice matters most right now. Take a minute to email […]
A New Chapter at MCH: Welcoming Our New Executive Director, Matt Traynor
Matt Traynor here, and I’m excited to share some news: I’ve officially stepped into the role of Permanent Executive Director at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. This hasn’t been an easy decision. It came after a lot of reflection on MCH’s future and how I can best support our team, our future, and this […]
That’s a Wrap: End of 2025 Legislative Session Recap
For the 2025 legislative session, MCH focused on a two-part strategy: a core Legislative Agenda shaped by what we heard in community listening sessions, and an Endorse Agenda supporting a broader range of aligned proposals. This approach was shaped by the state’s limited budget, uncertainty around federal funding, and the recent success of the Pathway Home Act in 2023. […]
#MCHDOTH Reflections from Ranee Rock
We have a special edition reflection email for you from our MCH Advocacy Fellow, Ranee! Keep reading to hear about her experiences with MCH Homeless Day on the Hill this year. Hello everyone, This was my second Homeless Day on the Hill as an MCH Fellow. It was powerful, amazing, and important, and this year […]
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. […]
Early Bird Conference Registration is open ✨
Registration for our conference Coming Together to End Homelessness in MN is now open for everyone!! This is the most cost-effective rate for non-members available and is only open through the month. Secure your spot here! ✨ As a reminder, our conference will be held in Duluth, MN on September 16 and 17, 2024. The 2024 conference theme: “Coming […]