MICAH works with congregations, faith leaders, and community partners to increase awareness and understanding the need for affordable housing. This creates advocates who fight for changes in public policies to encourage all communities to preserve and build affordable housing.
On Thursday, October 12th, the MICAH Anoka Chapter held a virtual version of our community housing bus tour.
Over 40 people hopped on board as we drove through Anoka County. We stopped at Family Promise in Anoka County to hear plans about their new campus site.
Read MoreFamily Promise in Anoka County has purchased property and will be developing a campus site in Coon Rapids. Plans include a 10-11 unit apartment building which will be used for transitional housing.
Read MoreThe MICAH Anoka Chapter held its Annual Policy Breakfast on Friday, March 3. The event was well attended by local nonprofits, community leaders, and elected officials on the state, county, and city level.
Read MoreThis year the Anoka chapter sponsored our annual virtual bus tour in October. Stops included Family Promise in Anoka County, Stepping Stone Emergency Housing, Matthew 25, Substance Church Manna Market, and Park Plaza Cooperative. We decided to include two food donation centers to highlight the issue of food insecurity…
Read MoreThe MICAH Anoka Chapter held their first legislative breakfast on Friday, February 4th. Representative Connie Bernardy spoke about the upcoming legislative session and Anoka County Commissioner Mandy Meisner spoke about funding that the county has received from the American Rescue Plan.
Read MoreFamily Promise in Anoka County is the only shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Anoka County. There are typically four families at a time in the program, with up to a 90-day stay.
The Anoka Chapter continues to meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm, via Zoom.
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