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April 2025 News from Beacon

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative April 1, 2025

Beacon’s 2024 Annual Report – Grow Strong

Learn about the impact you helped create by being a part of the Beacon community of support in 2024.
 
Discover the ways your generosity and advocacy helped Beacon build homes, provide supportive services, and create policies that increase access to affordable housing.
 
View the full online report by clicking here.


Uncertainty in federal funding creates challenges for affordable and supportive housing

From rental assistance to capital investments, federal funding is essential for keeping Minnesotans housed.

Learn more on our blog about how uncertainty in federal funding may affect residents of Beacon buildings, nonprofits like Beacon, and Minnesotans who rely on federal housing assistance.


Naomi’s story: a journey to stability

Naomi’s journey from homelessness to stability at Nicollet Square offers a testament to the power of community and supportive housing. 

In her testimonial, she reflects on the support she experienced from Beacon staff and how it helped her regain a sense of dignity and build a brighter future.

Discover her story by visiting our blog.


The power of showing up: How advocacy moves housing forward

What does it take to change housing policy?

During two meaningful days at the state capitol, Beacon advocates met with legislators, rallied support for key housing bills, and witnessed firsthand how showing up makes a difference.

From engaging with state legislators to an unexpected conversation with a capitol officer seeking resources for the unhoused, these moments remind us why advocacy matters—and why we must keep going.

To read the complete reflection, visit our blog.


Featured event: Great River Landing building tour

There’s no better way to learn about Beacon’s work than to see it in person!

Join Beacon for a tour of Great River Landing on April 23 at 1 p.m. in Minneapolis and discover what’s possible when the Beacon community works together toward the vision that all people have a home.

Learn more about Great River Landing here.

Sign up today and invite someone new to Beacon to join you on the tour!

Other upcoming events

Rent Is Due on April 2 at 8:30 a.m.