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.
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Read MoreOur monthly meeting brought together 15 of our NorthEast leaders to discuss a number of things. We got our Legislative Folders, to be used in this year’s legislative session and whenever we need facts to back up our requests. If you didn’t get a folder, contact John (slade@micah.org) and we will be sure to bring some to our next meetings!
Read MoreLegislature Open for business and Lead Safe Homes bill gets new champion in the Senate!
The short legislative session kicked off on February 11 and staff at MICAH have been extra busy. Former Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger and JRLC Executive Anne Krisnik joined Sue Watlov Phillips and Patti Whitney-Wise in a round of key meetings with legislators on the Lead Safe Homes bill (HF 1007/ SF 1798).
Read MoreThis Dream of a Shelter now a Reality, was shared by Pastor Becky and the Shelter Board team as we looked for space to have a shelter. As we read and prayed Proverbs 3:5, 6 “Trust the Lord with all your heart, do not lean on your own understandings. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct/ make straight your paths.”
God kept calling us back to Elim, where we were providing cold weather shelter and would we do more. Strong Tower Church, next door, joined us in saying Yes we are open to our space being a shelter- 12 weeks ago.
Read MoreSubmitting a resolution is simple and it’s a key step in helping ensure everyone has a decent, safe, accessible, and affordable home.
Download the forms.
Attend the party your caucus of your choice - this evening, Tuesday, February 25, at 7pm.
Introduce your resolution.
It gets voted on.
The St. Paul Chapter met February 20 to debrief the very successful legislative breakfast, receive and review the legislative binder for this year, and plan for the coming months.
On March 19, we will hold an advocacy training for the chapter, with Matt Traynor, MN Homeless Coalition.
Three goals have emerged as top priority:
1. Deepen relationships with communities of color, faith and otherwise.
2. Bring in more members.
3. Provide training on Housing 101.
