Stillwater 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 MoreFreedom from the Streets, MICAH, & St. Timothy Lutheran hosted a BBQ on June 10. And, at the June Chapter meeting we hosted Rachael Sterling from HOME Line to find out about the newly passed tenant protections at the state level - the biggest expansion of renter’s rights in a single session in the state’s history, with new laws taking effect on 1/1/24.
Read MoreMICAH'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.
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