MCH Staff Comings and Goings
March 09, 2021 Good Morning MCH Advocates, We are moving quickly at the legislature after a great Homeless Day on the Hill. Please stay tuned for ways to get and stay engaged as the legislative session progresses.I want to share some important staff updates from MCH. We are adding two new staff and saying goodbye to one… It’s time to […]
New MCH Board Members in 2021
In 2020, the Minnesota Coalition for the Homelessness welcomed five new board members. The board also elected its officers for 2021: Andy Pomroy will serve as board chair, Robert DeChellis will serve as vice-chair, Lucy Zander will serve as treasurer, and Pam Johnson will continue to serve as secretary. Join us in welcoming our newest […]
2021 Homeless Day(s) on the Hill Recap
This year was not our traditional in-person Homeless Day on the Hill. Together, we were able to inspire and engage advocates, lawmakers, and individuals across the state. Check out the recordings as well as media coverage from the Press Conference and Program. Homeless Day(s) On the Hill Information: Day One: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | […]
TweetChat – Homeless Day(s) on the Hill
Join us on day three of Homeless Day on the Hill for a TweetChat! Click here for other virtual events happening for #MCHDOTH Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm 12:00pm – 12:30pm = advocates answer our prepared questions 12:30pm – 1:00pm = lawmakers answer our prepared questions Location: Twitter @MNHomelessCo Contact for […]
2021 Hearings: Virtual Testimony Recordings
March 16th, 2021 Testifying in support of our $15M base increase to the Emergency Services Program (SF455) in the Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Julie with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing in Anoka County February 11th, 2021 Overview of homelessness in Greater MN in the House Housing Finance and Policy Committee Rhonda with MCH […]
02/03 & 02/04 – Hearing Update
We are into week six of #mnleg and we are virtually pushing our legislative agenda with you, our advocates, and our lawmakers. We have a couple of hearings coming up highlighting our bills that we want you to attend. Upcoming Hearings Wednesday 02/03/2021 at 10:30 am – we have a hearing for both HF 42 (ESP/Housing Support COVID […]
7th Special Session Recap w/ Zack
Hello Advocates, This is my very first update from the Capitol for all of you, and it is a Special Session Recap! Last Monday, 12/14/2020 was the seventh Special Session of the Minnesota Legislature since they adjourned in May. They have been called back into session to reup the Governor’s Peacetime Emergency. Each time the […]
2020 Give to the MAX w/ MCH
Amidst a pandemic and the growing needs of people facing homelessness and housing instability, the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless has worked with our partners to achieve record-breaking wins at the legislature. This year, for every $1 invested in our work, MCH returned $413 to address homelessness and create homes in communities across Minnesota. Make a […]
Twitterstorm: we need shelter included in bonding bill
Advocates – get ready! We need your voice. Please join @MNHomelessCo for a Twitterstorm. On any given night, Minnesota has around 20,000 people experiencing homelessness. We lack the capacity to meet the shelter and housing needs of individuals and families across the state. We need to see homeless shelters as temporary housing for individuals and […]
Black lives matter. Now is the time to listen, learn, and get to work.
MCH Advocates, We mourn the murder of George Floyd and the countless black individuals before him who have had their lives cut short by racism and police brutality. We stand in solidarity with our neighbors and community members in Minneapolis and across the state. We are committed to finding solutions that elevate voices of color, […]