New Report on Transitional Housing

The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless recently published a new report, Transitional Housing: Creating Upward Mobility for Minnesota’s Homeless based on visits from 23 Transitional Housing programs in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Transitional housing has served as a central role in the toolbox of housing programs since the mid-1980s, providing affordable housing and supportive services for families, […]

Raising the Minimum Wage

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week has started.  Did you know raising the minimum wage is among the top three priorities for the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless during the 2014 legislative agenda? Too many individuals and families do not have a stable place to live, simply because their wages are too low.  Yes, there are […]

2013 Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference

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The Chosen Ones by Patrick Ness

As a kid, I loved the first day of school. The evening before, on that bittersweet last night of summer, the nerves, excitement, and sense of possibility were overwhelming. The preparation rituals for kids across the state probably go something like this: Lay out your best clothes. Pack a special lunch (mine was a peanut […]