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Early Bird Conference Registration & Conference Scholarships!

Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2022 Annual MCH Conference!  This early registration at a reduced rate for both Members ($230) and General Admission ($255) is only available until Monday, July 25th, 2022. Get signed up today so you don’t miss the amazing networking opportunities, breakout sessions, workshops, and presentations that’ll all take place in Duluth on […]


Governor Proposes Historic Investments to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability

Here is a summary of key items included in the Governor’s proposed budget and a few items from the proposed bonding bill. MCH wants to provide this to our partners in advocacy so you do not need to sift through hundreds of pages of material (links to materials are at the end of the blog). […]


Two Days at the MCH Annual Conference

My experience at the MCH Annual Conference By Brenda Sanchez Murillo (HECUA Intern) Kirsten (Media & Development Associate) and I cruised down to Rochester Monday night while listening to our favorite jams. Listening to music typically tends to make me feel familiar and comfortable, and I was pretty nervous for the conference. I had never been to […]


Get Ready for the 2016 MCH Annual Conference!

Hello! We’re getting excited to see you at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) 2016 Annual Conference in Rochester. Full registration is now open and MCH Members are eligible for a Super Saver discount if you register by June 30! The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) Annual Conference brings together over 600 individuals from across […]


2016 Annual Conference Call for Presenteres

The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless seeks workshop proposals for the 2016 conference titled “Facing Forward Together: Our Values for a Better Future.” It will be held in Rochester, MN on October 11-12, 2016. Sessions should meet the professional and personal development needs of program directors, front-line staff, people new to the work, and people […]


Meet Award Recipients Deb Holman and Angela Larson

The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless recognized CHUM’s Deb Holman and Western Community Action’s Angela Larson at this year’s annual conference with the Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award and Steve O’Neil Outstanding Organizer Award.  Deb Holman, Bruce Vento Award Recipient  In the words of her colleagues: “Deb Holman’s compassion for others the homeless is palpable. Every day she is […]


Annual Conference Call for Presenters

Do you have a great workshop idea? Please consider submitting a workshop proposal for the 2015 conference Strength in Difference: Innovation, Inclusion, and Individuality. It will be held in Duluth, MN on September 10th & 11th, 2015. Sessions should meet the professional and personal development needs of program directors, front-line staff, people new to the work, and […]


2014 Annual Conference Pictures and Recap

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Steve O’Neil and Bruce Vento Award Nominations

Do you know someone who is an outstanding organizer for social change? Do you know someone who has provided extraordinary service to people in need? Please help us honor and recognize champions in our community. Submit your nominations for the Steve O’Neil Outstanding Organizing Award and Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award by August 22, 2014. […]


Annual Conference Call for Presenters

Would you, or someone you know, like to facilitate a breakout session at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference? We’re looking for people to present topics that work well with our theme, Connections: Housing, Income Stability, and Mental Health. Click here to learn more and to submit a proposal.  The deadline to submit is May 15, 2014. The […]