Homeless DOTH 2019!
Thank you for registering for Homeless Day on the Hill on Wednesday, March 13, from 8:00am – 3:00pm — we are looking forward to advocating with you! Click here for the master list of lawmaker visits Homeless Day on the Hill Details: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 8:00 am – Registration at Central Presbyterian Church (Location: 500 Cedar […]
Fridays with Fatima 2019 V8
Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had a great week. It’s been very busy for us at MCH as we are ONE WEEK away from Homeless day on the Hill!! We are so excited to advocate with you next week. Homeless Day on the Hill Affordable housing is continuously gaining bi-partisan support at the legislature. The […]
Friday with Fatima 2019 V7
Hi everyone! Below is some great stuff going on — thanks for following along. February Budget Forecast The fiscal health of our state was released yesterday and confirms previous predictions of a shrinking state budget. On Thursday, February 28th the Commissioner of Management and Budget, Myron Frantz, reported a weakened February Budget and Economic Forecast with about […]
ACTION ALERT: Please make *two* calls for ESP today!
MCH Members and Advocates, The Governor released his budget, and while we are thankful for the investments to housing he did not include investments to the emergency services program. Please take action today and make *TWO* calls to the Senate Majority Leader & the Speaker of the House. YOU make a difference! Please call today! […]
Fridays with Fatima 2019 V2
First Full Week of Session is Under Wraps Hi all! The first full week of session has wrapped up! It’s been exciting seeing numerous new faces walking the halls of our Capitol; numerous diverse folks have engaged in creating public policies that are responsive to our community’s needs. On Thursday I met a young Ph.D. […]
Fridays with Fatima 2019 V1
Let’s Get this Session Started! Hey Everyone – welcome to the start of the 2019 legislative session! My name is Fatima Moore, and I’m the Public Policy Director for Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. Every Friday I will be sending an update to our Communications Director, and she will push it out to all of you! […]
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 […]
I Vote, You Vote, We Vote!
My name is Carmel San Juan and I’m an intern with the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless this semester. I’m registered to vote tomorrow — are you? Keep reading for more information and FAQs about voting in Minnesota. We need your advocacy! Your vote matters. Are you ready to vote this Tuesday, November 6th? The […]
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, […]
$120M in #Bonds4Housing!
Housing is celebrating a HUGE WIN at the legislature. With our champion lawmakers, hardworking team, and advocates like you, Homes for All secured $90M in affordable housing! Additionally, coalition partners secured $30M for mental health crisis centers. We could not have done it without you. In the next two weeks, we await the Governor’s approval and the passing of the […]