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SUMMARY:Minneapolis Voter Phone Bank - 10/12/21
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a brief virtual training and shift calling voters about rent stabilization! Beacon believes our faith values call us not only to vote yes but to encourage our neighbors to vote yes with us and these phone banks will be our main tool to do so. Register on our calendar for the date you are interested in and you’ll receive detailed instructions for participating in this action. Once we get the hang of the technology\, this is a rewarding and impactful action! \nYou will need a computer or tablet AND a phone to use the dialing software. Training is provided\, no experience necessary! Please register by noon the day before your selected date! This will allow us time to email you instructions for how to participate. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/mpls-phone-bank-1/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210915T205230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205230Z
UID:10001519-1633528800-1633530600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/6/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-6-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210907T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T151751Z
UID:10001516-1633456800-1633462200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent Stabilization Forum
DESCRIPTION:Both Minneapolis and St. Paul voters will have the opportunity to support rent stabilization programs this November. As a developer and owner of apartments with the vision that all people have a home\, Beacon urges members of our collaborating congregations to vote “yes.” This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the ballot measures in both cities and why our faith values guide us to supporting them. \nThere will be Closed Captioning available at this event. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-stabilization-forum/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210915T204556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T204556Z
UID:10001518-1632924000-1632925800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 9/29/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-9-29-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210915T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T204348Z
UID:10001517-1632319200-1632321000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 9/22/21
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session\, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work\, go in depth on one aspect of that work\, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-9-22-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210826T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T213012Z
UID:10001514-1631637000-1631644200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Ramsey County Budget Hearing
DESCRIPTION:For too long\, Ramsey County has been the only metro HRA (Housing Redevelopment Authority) that has not used its ability to raise funds for affordable housing through a property tax. The County Board hopes to change that\, and we want to voice our support. Join us for the hearing\, which will be both online and in person\, and for a virtual debrief to start whenever the hearing concludes! \nThe hearing begins  at 4:30 p.m. without a pre-determined end time. Our virtual Zoom debrief will begin immediately after it ends and have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive a link and more information. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ramsey-budget/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210729T155633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T173102Z
UID:10001509-1629129600-1629136800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council Public Hearing - 8/16/21
DESCRIPTION:The development of supportive housing is impossible to build without rent subsidies like Project-Based Vouchers. \nThe Metro HRA is the largest administrator of the Housing Choice Voucher Program in the state of Minnesota\, and without a reliable\, annual process for obtaining project-based rent subsidies\, Beacon won’t be able to develop desperately needed supportive housing for families across the metro area. \nOn Monday August 16 at 4 p.m.\, the Met Council’s Community Development Committee will be hosting a public hearing where residents can tune in or share their testimony. \nFaith communities from across the collaborative are coming together at this digital hearing to demonstrate our support for this crucial community resource and why we need to have project-based vouchers on the table in 2022 and beyond. \nAn email with the link to watch the public hearing will be sent to you once it is made available by the Community Development Committee. We will also hold a short Zoom debrief immediately after the hearing. \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-0821/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210624T204132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T193932Z
UID:10001499-1627893000-1627894800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 8/2/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Monday\, August 2\, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-0821/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210518T162542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T160435Z
UID:10001485-1625128200-1625130000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 7/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Thursday\, July 1\, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-7-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210528T195009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T195041Z
UID:10001494-1623081600-1623088800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council CDC Meeting: Project-Based Vouchers – 6/7/21
DESCRIPTION:Beacon can’t build family supportive housing – like Prairie Pointe in Shakopee – without Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs)\, awarded through the Met Council’s Community Development Committee (CDC). Because of our organizing efforts with key council members\, they’re reopening a discussion on PBVs at their next meeting on Monday\, June 7\, including public testimony from Beacon and other stakeholders. \nRegister today to be a witness and invite others to join you. We’ll let CDC members know how many of us are watching and supporting a transparent\, annual process that makes deeply affordable homes possible throughout the metro area. We’ll share details on the agenda and action opportunities as we get closer to the meeting. \nPlease also join us for a short Zoom debrief immediately after the meeting wraps up. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-6-7-21/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210419T205629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T205629Z
UID:10001477-1622536200-1622538000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 6/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Tuesday\, June 1\, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-0621/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210421T191927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T191927Z
UID:10001478-1621879200-1621882800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home\, MN: Claiming Our Wins + What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:Join Beacon’s congregational leaders and organizers to celebrate all we’ve accomplished to advance Bring it Home\, MN this last year. We have done so much and need to reflect on our action and name what we learned. We also are excited to look ahead at how our collaborative will work together to continue our momentum and build the power we need to win! \nPlease register to receive the link for our virtual meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-0524/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210507T221007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T221007Z
UID:10001484-1621344600-1621351800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis Housing Committee Meeting - 5/18/21
DESCRIPTION:The Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Tax Credit programs are two of the biggest sources of funding for the housing we build for residents who have faced many barriers to stable homes. These tools could be much more powerfully targeted to residents with the lowest incomes! Thanks to many who sent in public comments and attended meetings\, Council Members and the Mayor have pledged support\, yet staff are resisting changes. Show up to witness this meeting of the Business\, Inspections\, Housing and Zoning committee. Together we can hold Council Members accountable to their commitment! \nPlease register to receive updates below. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/mpls-bihz-5-18-21/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210429T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T151557Z
UID:10001479-1620739800-1620743400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Hennepin County Funding Vote - 5/11/21
DESCRIPTION:The Hennepin County HRA (Housing and Redevelopment Authority) will cast a critical vote on capital funding that impacts Vista 44 in Hopkins and Emerson Village in North Minneapolis. Be a witness by watching the meeting. Hear how County Commissioners demonstrate their commitment to prioritize deeply affordable housing for those with the lowest incomes (30% AMI or $31\,000 for a family of four). \nRegister now so that we can update you on agenda and time changes\, and alert you to follow-up actions. Invite others in your congregation or social circle to register and watch\, too. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/hc-hra-vote/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210419T204929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T204929Z
UID:10001476-1620030600-1620032400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/3/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are building into an eviction crisis\, which could add to the already too large number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We cannot let this happen\, and home is the solution. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Monday\, May 3\, join us at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting\, where we will learn more about the growing crisis\, and reflect on how to take action together. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-0521/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T172435
CREATED:20210204T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T145713Z
UID:10001451-1613224800-1613228400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Meeting: Rep. Agbaje
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Emerson Village team and congregations from across the collaborative to meet newly elected state Representative Esther Agbaje. She has signed onto our Bring It Home\, MN bill and voiced support in the hearing! Wherever you live or worship\, you can be part of introducing her to Beacon and hearing about her perspective on housing. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/legislative-meeting-rep-agbaje/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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