MICAH and Housing News

Renter Organizing Action at The Haven of Battle Creek

On March 17, 2022, the St Paul Chapter of MICAH heard a report from members of the East Side Housing Justice group and the Southeast Community Organization tenant organizer about organizing happening at The Haven of Battle Creek, a 215 unit apartment building on the southeast edge of St. Paul.

The St. Paul Chapter of MICAH agreed to support the work of East Side Housing Justice at The Haven by attending its first organizing meeting for tenants, held on March 21st. At that meeting, 20 tenants got to know each other better and shared information with one another about problems they were having at The Haven. Below are some reflections from MICAH St. Paul Chapter members who attended at that meeting.

Alice Hausman, 2022 MICAH Lifetime Achievement Award

Alice Hausman was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1989, more than 3 decades ago, with major interests in capital investment and bonding. Over those decades, exercising her leadership role on the House finance committee, Rep. Hausman became one of the House’s strongest advocates for bonding and investment in affordable housing.

Even in this moment, in the final week of the 2022 legislature, budget numbers have yet to be allocated, but Rep. Hausman continues to respond personally and positively to messages from affordable housing advocates. She richly deserves MICAH’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her long and tireless work for affordable housing in Minnesota.

April is Fair Housing Month - Housing is Integral to Health & Wealth

Each generation must learn from the past & present to take the action necessary for Equity & Justice.

In this post you will find links to learn about the Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act of 1937, and more.

So much has changed and so much remains to be done. Find your place in the effort for Fair and Affordable Housing.

Affordable HousingMICAH CommunityMarch 31, 2022Fair Housing Month

St Paul for Rent Control

MICAH is proud to have endorsed the Keep St. Paul Home campaign for rent stabilization. Vote YES on Ballot Question #1 to make our neighborhoods and city stronger.

Affordable Housing, MICAH St. Paul ChapterMICAH CommunitySeptember 29, 2021St. Paul Chapter, John Slade

MICAH’s Housing for All Chapter Report for September 2021

The Plymouth Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will be considering a Draft Renter Protection Ordinance to give additional protection to persons in Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) and also a Draft Housing Inclusion Policy to require housing developers to include some Affordable Housing in most new or renovated multi-family housing in Plymouth.

Affordable Housing, Housing For All ChapterMICAH CommunitySeptember 22, 2021Housing for All, Ed Goldsmith

Jud’s Gift, by Carlos Gantchoff

The graciousness of Jud to help our guest is immeasurable and it is people like Jud who help us transform lives. Whether you are a teacher, a barista, a Mayor, or work in assembly, we are all lifted together on the gifts of the heart.

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