To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational […]
Stories inspire, build relationships, and move people to action. We know this from the stories of the families who are served by our shelter program or the people who live in our buildings. But stories of struggle aren't limited to others. It's important we listen to each other. Learn how to tell your personal stories, […]
Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change. Relationships are the building blocks to our collective power. Connecting with new leaders is essential, whether you’re hosting Families Moving Forward, supporting a new housing development, or engaging in a policy campaign. Learn the purpose and application of one-to-ones, and practice your new skill with leaders […]
An introduction to Beacon’s work to develop affordable homes. Explore the reasons homelessness exists, learn about the buckets of funding needed to create affordable homes, the housing development cycle and […]
Hosting Basics covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers to know before any hosting experience begins: why families are homeless, what to expect from the families being hosted, roles […]
Are you part of a team that is conducting research visits with legislators, mayors or other elected officials? Join this training to learn how to build and/or deepen these relationships as we secure answers to our most pressing questions. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('6ded0049-07ae-4639-90e5-534da85f8d15'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async […]
You asked for it, we are delivering! So many of you have asked for assistance in building or strengthening your leadership team, we created a workshop just for you! Whether you are a new congregation in the collaborative, are committed to joining, or have been creating a team for awhile, there is something in this […]
Are you part of a team that is conducting research visits with legislators, mayors or other elected officials? Join this training to learn how to build and/or deepen these relationships as we secure answers to our most pressing questions. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('243930f6-2120-4696-805a-d2eb2c8b9868'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async […]
In order to see the housing solutions we need in Scott and Carver counties to become a reality, we need hundreds of people to share their vision and voices with our locally elected officials. On Saturday, September 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., join members of the Southwest Beacon Collaborative as we learn how […]
Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change. Relationships are the building blocks to our collective power. Connecting with new leaders is essential, whether you’re hosting Families Moving Forward, supporting a new housing development, or engaging in a policy campaign. Learn the purpose and application of one-to-ones, and practice your new skill with leaders […]