Observations of a First-Time Wilder Survey Interviewer
Wilder Research has conducted a statewide study of homelessness since 1991. The study is a point-in-time survey of people throughout the state who meet the federal definition of homelessness. It includes counts and estimates of the number of people who are homeless and a survey of homeless people with volunteers from across the state. This year, […]
Homes for All Gubernatorial Forum
Please join us on Wednesday, September 12 for a Gubernatorial Forum. Homes for All Gubernatorial Forum Foundation for our Future: Housing as an Economic Driver Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Duluth, Minnesota at the DECC, Harbor View Ballroom Join Homes for All in Duluth, Minnesota for a post-primary opportunity […]
Fridays with Fatima Volume 7
Friends, Keep reading to get the full Fridays with Fatima while it’s hot! Legislative Recess Lawmakers have been on spring break in their districts and meeting with Homes for All members. Things continue to move quickly at the legislature, and the last committee deadline is on Friday, April 20, 2018 at midnight. Several committees schedules have been posted […]
Welcome, Andy!
MCH’s board of directors is growing! We are very excited to introduce Andy Pomroy as our newest board member. Andy is Government Relations Specialist at Fredrikson & Byron. Read below to hear more about Andy: 1) What is your role at Fredrikson & Byron? I am a Government Relations Specialist where I represent a variety […]
Fridays with Fatima Volume 5
Hey all – thanks for following along with Fridays with Fatima. We have some great progress on our bills below. MCH’s 2018 Legislative Agenda can be found here. REMINDER: Legislators will be heading back to their districts for spring recess, beginning Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 8. This is a great time to thank them […]
Welcome, Jessie!
MCH is excited to welcome our newest Board Member, Jessie Hendel. Jessie is the Vice President of Advantage Services at CommonBond Communities. CommonBond Communities is also an MCH member! Get to know Jessie below! 1) What your role is at Commonbond? I am the Vice President of Advantage Services at CommonBond Communities. I provide leadership […]
Fridays with Fatima – Volume 1
Hi all, We have had a successful first week of our 2018 legislative session! Click here for MCH’s Legislative Agenda. On the first day of session, MCH staff and other Homes for All partners met lawmakers in the rotunda of the Capitol for pictures. Many were excited to show their support for housing. Check out […]
Homeless Memorial March
The Homeless Memorial March and Service will bring together hundreds of community members to remember 169 homeless and formerly homeless friends and 11 advocates who passed away over the year. Of the individuals remembered, the average death age of homeless Minnesotans is 45. The average death age of formerly homeless individuals is 51. Of the […]
Homes for All Rally Reflection
We know that where we live impacts everything. We are four days away from the end of the 2017 legislative session. Last week on Thursday 5/11, the Homes for All campaign held a rally for a larger and more impactful bonding bill. More than 70 people advocated at the Capitol for more bonding dollars, and over 175 […]
Ain Dah Yung Means “Our Home”
Growing up, I would listen to my Dad tell stories for hours, weaving one story to the next and looping back to finish one while continuing another. During visits at the Ain Dah Yung Center, an American Indian community organization in St. Paul that serves youth and families through culturally embedded practices, I asked if […]