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's Housing For All (Suburban Hennepin County Chapter) had another fabulous Virtual Annual Policy Breakfast on March 10. If you were unable to join the Zoom meeting, you can find a link to the event video and other presentations on our chapter page.
Read MoreThis March in Maplewood we could see the two sides in action. There were some impassioned speeches at the Maplewood City Hall, both pro-Purple and anti-Purple. We have been able to bring together a coalition of supporters – the Purple People – allying with small businesses, neighborhood associations, and transit advocates.
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 MoreFirst celebrated in 1986, World Habitat Day (the first Monday in October) was designated by the United Nations as a time to “reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter” and as a reminder “that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns.” We will use this month to highlight and reflect on what we all can do to end homelessness.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, December 2, people from all around joined elected officials, city staff, faith leaders, community members and people experiencing homelessness and housing crises for an interactive and informational virtual bus tour to learn firsthand about local homelessness and housing concerns, and explore creative solutions being implemented in Dakota County.
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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