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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 Claudette, MCH Fellow

Our MCH Advocacy Fellows played a big role in the conference this year, and we have a reflection piece for you. This week Claudette McDowall will share her conference highlights and experiences with you. Please enjoy this hot off-the-press piece! 👋 Hello advocates! I’m Claudette McDowall, an Administrative Fellow with the MCH Advocacy Fellowship program. […]


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 […]


MCH Members: Exclusive Registration is OPEN!

🎈Great news: Exclusive Member Only Registration for the MCH Annual Conference is now open. đŸŽˆ Coming Together to End Homelessness in MN will be held in Duluth, MN on September 16 and 17, 2024. Right now, we have time where only MCH Members can register with our MCH Member Exclusive rate, which is the best rate we offer for conference registration. Check out our website here for […]


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 […]


ACTION ALERT

It is the last week of the 2024 legislative session and we have one action alert that will address two critical pieces of legislation: 1) We have an opportunity to advocate for $4 million in one-time funding to support emergency shelters (Emergency Services Program). Even with the historic funding that passed during the 2023 legislative session, there is still […]


FHPAP Updates with Ranee Rock, MCH Advocacy Fellow

The last few weeks we have been busy at the Capitol with the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). Ranee Rock, MCH Advocacy Fellow, prepped a testifier a few weeks ago, and she also testified herself last week in front of the House and Senate committees. Keep reading for an update from Ranee and […]