Bring it Home, Minnesota

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After retiring as a congregational organizer for Beacon, Kat Vann now spends part of her time as a Beacon advocate. Discover what inspires Kat as an advocate and find out how you can take action, too. Visit beaconinterfaith.org/blog/change-sy….

Join the thousands of Minnesotans who agree that our state should be an affordable place to live for people of all jobs and income levels. Visit bringithomeminnesota.org/discover-more-1.

Our seniors deserve safe, affordable places to call home.

Minnesota’s cashiers, cooks, warehouse workers, teachers, and so many other professionals deserve to be able to afford rent and have money left over. Join the thousands of Minnesotans who agree, and visit bringithomeminnesota.org/discover-more-…

Let’s challenge the assumptions we make. bringithomeminnesota.org/discover-more-1.

Things have gotten a little out of hand with the cost of housing. Renters across Minnesota—many of them seniors—are struggling to make it month to month.

A meme is worth a thousand words. Join the movement to build a stronger, safer, and more affordable by visiting bringithomeminnesota.org/sign-up.

Things have gotten a little out of hand with rent. But there’s a solution that can help renters and benefit the rest of Minnesota’s economy and residents. Discover the answer by visiting bringithomeminnesota.org/discover-more-1.

Today, @SenatorZMohamed and Rep. Hassan unveiled a new bill directing $35M to repair MPHA's 700+ family homes. They were joined by @MayorFrey, who endorsed the bill and touted investments the City has made in MPHA. Learn more about this proposed funding: bit.ly/mnleg_35M

Even our affordable suburbs are becoming unaffordable. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If you agree that affordable housing provides the basis for a safe, secure, and economically strong Minnesota, then it’s time for action. Discover how by visiting bringithomeminnesota.org/sign-up.

That’s a wrap on another busy month for Beacon! 🎬 Check out what we’ve been up to as we work to ensure that all people have a safe, affordable place to call home. 🏡📰 Our monthly e-news is now live at beaconinterfaith.org/blog/beacon-ne…

No joke - we are incredibly thankful to the support residents moving into housing at @BelieveInHome's Bimosedaa are receiving from generous donors! These were another batch of Welcome Kits donated by Lake Nokomis Lutheran to support folks moving from homelessness to housing.

When Minnesotans work together, we can create a safe and prosperous place for ALL of us to live. 🏠🌟Effective solutions to address housing problems exist, but they need sufficient funding. Join Our Future Starts at home to be a part of the movement! ourhomesmn.org/endorse/

A safe, economically strong Minnesota is an affordable Minnesota. Join the thousands of Minnesotans who agree that housing should also be affordable. Take action at bringithomeminnesota.org/sign-up. #BringItHomeMN #endhomelessness #homelessnessprevention #MNLeg #Rochester

MN needs more housing of every type in every corner of the state. That’s why MHP is hosting a Building and Development Summit to address obstacles and promote successful housing development strategies. Join us on May 22nd in Virginia, MN: eventbrite.com/e/building-and…

Take action at bringithomeminnesota.org/sign-up. #BringItHomeMN #endhomelessness #homelessnessprevention #MNLeg #Mankato

The same situation extends to many other communities across #Minnesota. Discover more and join the thousands of Minnesotans who agree it’s time for action by visiting bringithomeminnesota.org/sign-up. #BringItHomeMN #endhomelessness #homelessnessprevention #MNLeg

If 46% of metro renters pay over 30% of their income on housing, then we have a problem. 46% includes everyone from people who work solid jobs to those living paycheck to paycheck.

Beacon’s Director of Congregational Organizing, Rev. Emily Goldthwaite, testified on behalf of the multifamily zoning bill in St. Paul yesterday. Skip ahead to minute 35:50 on the video in the link: youtube.com/watch?v=WJSkvY…