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.
Hennepin County HRA voted for critical funding
The Hennepin County HRA (Housing and Redevelopment Authority) cast a critical vote on capital funding that impacts Vista 44 in Hopkins and Emerson Village in North Minneapolis.
Thanks to all who participated in the county commissions zoom meetings!
Read MoreFamily Promise in Anoka County is the only shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Anoka County. There are typically four families at a time in the program, with up to a 90-day stay.
The Anoka Chapter continues to meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 pm, via Zoom.
Read MoreFollowing a very successful Zoom Legislative Breakfast (February 2021), and a Zoom Bus Tour of area facilities and programs in December 2021, the Chapter has decided to do a virtual Bus Tour again in the fall of 2021.
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.
Read MoreThe St. Paul Chapter had an excellent Legislative Breakfast on the morning of February 12. With over 80 people attending, and over 12 elected officials, we had a thorough and engaging discussion of MICAH’s upcoming policy agenda.
Read MoreOn Friday, February 26th, over 75 people signed on to the MICAH Housing for All Breakfast.
Roxanne Smith, founder of Housing for All at St Joseph the Worker in Maple Grove facilitated our discussion. Senator Hoffman indicated he would be a co-author of the Lead Safe Homes Bill. John Duffy, Duffy development, showed off their latest development Bottineau 3 in Maple Grove.
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