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 […]
MCH Leadership Updates: Interim Executive Director
đź“ť A note from our Interim Executive DirectorWe have selected our Interim Executive Director! After a few discussions as a team, we decided an in-house interim would serve our organization best through the end of the year. Welcome, Matt Traynor! Find a note from Matt here: Hello! If you do not already know me, my name […]
Special Edition: #MCHDOTH Highlights from MCH Fellows!
Last week was Homeless Day on the Hill, for some of our Fellows it was their first one, and we wanted to take the time to share their highlights and experiences. đź’» MCH Fellowship ProgramThere are four individuals in the Advocacy Fellowship Program with MCH: Laquita Love-Limo, Jason Urbanczyk, Claudette McDowall, and Ranee Rock. The […]
MCH Member Job Postings
MCH has over 70 members from across the state. To learn more about our membership program, check out our website. Check out the job openings for some of our members: This list is as of 2/7/2024. If you are a member and want to feature your open positions email us at: info@mnhomelesscoalition.org
Passing the Baton: Farewell, Rhonda Otteson, and Thank You!
2024 greetings to you on behalf of the board and staff of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless! I’m writing today to share some big news: an announcement from our Executive Director, Rhonda Otteson and a note of thanks from the board. Rhonda’s Message: A Goodbye and Thank You Good morning friends and colleagues, Since […]
The Path towards a Pathway Home
Creating the policy agenda is the most important part of our advocacy. In doing so, we relied on our core leaders, including members of the Regional Expert Network (REN), who are advocates who have lived experience of homelessness, and staff at organizations working to end homelessness. We organized listening sessions to identify the main solutions […]
Mid-Session Update
The Minnesota Legislature is currently taking their spring recess, so it’s a great time to catch up on what’s been happening over at the Capitol!Â
38th Annual Homeless Memorial March and Service
Honoring and remembering those who have died while experiencing homelessness In December of 1984, the first official Minnesota Homeless Memorial was held, launching the collaboration between Simpson Housing Services and the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) that exists to this day. Unidentified people began to be included in the service throughout the years, as […]
Emergency shelters, encampments and needed investments
Housing instability affects Minnesotans across urban, suburban and rural areas of the state. On any given night, there are 20,000 Minnesotans experiencing homelessness with significant over-representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color. With advocates, partners and members organizations, together we are making progress across the state to increase the availability of temporary and permanent […]
Early Bird Conference Registration & Conference Scholarships!
Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2022 Annual MCH Conference! This early registration at a reduced rate for both Members ($230) and General Admission ($255) is only available until Monday, July 25th, 2022. Get signed up today so you don’t miss the amazing networking opportunities, breakout sessions, workshops, and presentations that’ll all take place in Duluth on […]