MCH Proposes A $15M Increase To Emergency Shelter
DECEMBER 4, 2018 Contact: Senta Leff – senta@mnhomelesscoalition.org | 651-428-9153 Kirsten Rokke – kirsten@mnhomelesscoalition.org | 319-961-1402 __________________________________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — In recent months the media has given attention to the Franklin-Hiawatha homeless encampment, or Wall of Forgotten Natives, which has elevated the need for accessible and additional emergency shelter space. “The Wall” is a […]
MCH Appointed to One Minnesota Transition Advisory Board
“From civil rights advocates to business owners to tribal leaders to Greater Minnesota mayors, our team worked intentionally to bring together a diverse group of people to share their expertise as we lay the groundwork for our administration. Together, we will cast a wide net across the state to ensure we truly run state government […]
Welcome to the MCH Board, Gordy!
We are excited to announce our newest MCH Board Member, Gordon (Gordy) Collins! Keep reading to learn more about him. 1) What is your role at Allianz? I have been at Allianz near 12 years, the entire time in Sales Distribution area. My role currently is that of Sales Enablement – I lead a team […]
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, […]
Welcome Carmel and Noah!
MCH is fortunate to partner with individuals for an internship, and this fall we have two! Join us in welcoming Carmel San Juan and Noah Greenfield to MCH this semester. A note from Carmel: Hello! I’m Carmel San Juan, a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota designing my own major around Public Health, Sociology, and Nursing (with […]
About the Conference artist!
Click here and register today for the MCH Annual Conference! Are you ready for the #MCHConf? We have some exciting breakouts found here, a full schedule found here, and new artwork for our swag!! Learn more about who made the artwork, and join us by registering for the conference here! About the artist: Leon […]
Welcome, Aaron!
MCH is excited to announce our newest board member, Aaron Street. Aaron is the CEO of Lawyerist.com. Read below to learn more about him! 1) Your role at Lawyerist.com I am the co-founder and CEO of Lawyerist.com, the largest online community of small firm lawyers in the world, where we help lawyers build better law practices. […]
MCH Fundraisers: A Summer Series
Celebrate a HUGE WIN for housing in Minnesota with the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless on June 7th at Tin Whiskers Brewery in St. Paul, MN! MCH will be celebrating and building community all summer long, and we would LOVE if you joined us. See below for our action-packed summer schedule! Tin Whiskers Brewing Date: […]
Fridays with Fatima Volume 12
Less Than Two Weeks Until the End of Session The end of our legislative session is quickly approaching. Lawmakers have ten days to pass pieces of legislation that would take care of needed infrastructure repairs throughout the state, conform to the new federal tax laws and invest in programs and systems for Minnesota’s most valuable […]
Bonds for Housing Rally + Action!
What: Affordable Housing Rally hosted by Homes for All Location: MN State Capitol Rotunda (75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, St. Paul, MN 55155) Time: Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Invited Speakers: Chief Authors and Sponsors of our bonding request, Mayor Jacob Frey (Minneapolis), Ryan Vernosh (Maxfield Principal), Mayor Kirsten Kennedy (North Branch), Mayor Melvin Carter […]