Your Voice Matters! Make a Plan to Vote.
Election Day is almost here! Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is an important opportunity for Minnesotans to make their voices heard. Decisions made by elected officials impact our communities, including housing, homelessness prevention, and the resources people rely on. No matter who you support, we encourage everyone who is eligible to vote to make a plan […]
Fellow Voices, Part 1: Conference Reflections from Vonn Grayson
We’re continuing to share some of the meaningful conversations and moments from the 2026 Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference in Duluth! Over the next month, we’re excited to highlight the voices of our 2026 Advocacy Fellows through a four-part reflection series. Each Fellow will share a bit about their conference experience, what stood out, and […]
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 […]
2026 Community Resources
Solutions to homelessness mean more than housing; they mean safety, dignity, and belonging for all of our neighbors. Right now many are asking how to show up for our immigrant neighbors. These organizations are doing critical work to protect rights, build stability, and strengthen community—all foundations of housing security and belonging. Here are a few […]
#MCHConf 2025 Highlights
Thank you for attending the 2025 MCH Conference, Facing the Moment: Building Community Relationships. We’re so grateful you joined us in Rochester to connect, learn, and take a moment to reflect on the important work we all do to end homelessness in Minnesota and beyond. With over 700 attendees, our second-largest turnout ever, this year’s […]
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. […]