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.
MICAH St. Paul met with Rebecca Noecker, who was at the time the chair of St. Paul’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and came away with a desire to get the word out about the City’s affordable housing programs. We also supported the Freedom from the Streets BBQ series during the summer, with three sessions in the Frogtown Farm Park.
Read MoreMICAH supporters met at the Stillwater City Hall to send a message to city officials of the importance of approving the ordinance which will make way for safe shelter and services, the first steps to finding permanent housing for families, individuals, and seniors experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreOur 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!
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