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.
Our 2023 Affordable Housing Virtual Bus tour saw over 25% growth in attendees with 45 people ‘on the bus’, and we were able to highlight not only the good work in the region, but the historic support for housing we got at the State Legislature this year.
Read MoreStillwater update about emergency an housing project that Washington County. News of a possible route change for the Purple Line BRT & photos from the What’s Up White Bear event.
Read More2022 was a year for support and advocacy. The NorthEast Chapter has supported affordable housing in the White Bear & Stillwater areas, worked on the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit project, and more.
Read MoreWashington County is making further steps along the road to permanent emergency housing for single adults. Several months ago, the County Board authorized spending $6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to buy and renovate a building for use as a shelter. “Plan A” is buying a hotel; the County had been using COVID funds to house homeless people in hotels over the last few years.
The process is slow, but moving forward!
Read MoreThe NorthEast Suburban Chapter’s legislative breakfast focused on three issues – the Emergency Homeless shelter in Washington County, the new Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) money that will come forward (thank you for raising taxes for affordable housing!) and the Lead Safe Home bill at the State Legislature. We had nearly 50 people come by and legislators from all levels of government.
Read MoreSolid Ground is excited to announce a new homeless prevention program serving suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties.
Using Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the state, Solid Ground can provide up to 2 months of past due rent funding to help keep families in their housing.
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