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SUMMARY:Start with Home Rally for Affordable Housing - 2/20/24
DESCRIPTION:Please join Beacon for our Start with Home Rally for Affordable Housing on February 20\, 2024 from 1-2:30pm. We are gathering for equitable and stable housing in Minnesota! We’ll be at the Capitol Rotunda with other leading nonprofit housing organizations to make sure home is front-and-center in the minds of our elected officials as they create state budgets. \nRegister to get more information. Then invite your friends\, neighbors\, congregation members\, coworkers\, and everyone else to join you! We all benefit when we can all afford our home.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/start-with-home-rally-2-20-24/
LOCATION:MN State Capitol Rotunda\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Nord Bence":MAILTO:nbence@beaconinterfaith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20231122T173953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T171114Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Convening - 1/18/24
DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of Beacon community members to celebrate the impact of our advocacy and organizing power.\nWe’ll ground ourselves in the urgency of the current housing crisis\, explore Beacon’s proposed interventions and legislative campaigns in 2024\, and identify actions we can take to increase access to deeply affordable housing.  \nWe’ll hear from Beacon’s CEO\, Chris LaTondresse\, and other housing champions. Plus\, we’ll spend time in assembly and workshops that will equip us to build the power we need to meet this moment. \nThe first half of the program will be livestreamed with link to be shared before the event. The second half of the program is interactive in-person workshops with no virtual option. \nLight refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/congregational-convening-1-18-24/
LOCATION:Richfield United Methodist Church\, 5835 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230824T214249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T161550Z
UID:10001745-1701198000-1701205200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Richfield City Council Meeting\, November 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Richfield City Council will be considering land use approvals for Aster Commons\, and we need to show up strong to demonstrate the depth of support for these new homes! Wear blue to show you want Aster Commons to move forward! \nAster Commons would be about 40 new homes focused on autistic and other neurodivergent young adults who have experienced homelessness. \nClick here to begin your registration:
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/richfield-city-council-meeting-11-28-2023/
LOCATION:Richfield Municipal Center\, 6700 Portland Ave\, Richfield\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230824T213919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T121738Z
UID:10001744-1699988400-1699995600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Richfield City Council Meeting\, November 14\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Richfield City Council will be considering land use approvals for Aster Commons\, and we need to show up strong to demonstrate the depth of support for these new homes! Wear blue to show you want Aster Commons to move forward! \nAster Commons would be about 40 new homes focused on autistic and other neurodivergent young adults who have experienced homelessness. \nClick here to begin your registration:
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/richfield-city-council-meeting-11-14-2023/
LOCATION:Richfield Municipal Center\, 6700 Portland Ave\, Richfield\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Ricky Kamil":MAILTO:rkamil@beaconinterfaith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20231005T191529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T191529Z
UID:10001757-1698690600-1698697800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Leadership Team (BLT) Training\, October 30\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Leadership Teams\, or BLTs as we call them\, act as liaisons between congregations and Beacon Interfaith.  \nBLTs play a crucial role in generating support for affordable housing. They amplify Beacon’s mission to ensure all people have a home and help communities put faith into action.  \nThis workshop will help you learn how to:\n– Identify members for a BLT\n– Develop leaders and engage your congregation\n– Craft an organizing plan that connects your faith traditions to housing advocacy \nAre you ready to amplify the power of your community\, live out your faith values\, and take meaningful action toward expanding access to affordable housing?! Then sign up today for this virtual event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-leadership-team-training-october-30-2023/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230824T215253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T223315Z
UID:10001746-1698087600-1698094800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Richfield Planning Commission Meeting\, 10-23-2023
DESCRIPTION:The Planning Commission Meeting on October 23 represents a major step toward building Aster Commons in Richfield. During this event\, members of the Richfield Planning Commission will review the proposal to build Aster Commons and consider the potential challenges and issues around the project. \nMembers of the planning commission will then likely vote on whether or not to approve the project\, which is why we need members of the Beacon community to show up in support of this desperately needed affordable housing development for neurodivergent young adults. \nThis is where local democracy takes place AND where you can influence it just by showing up in support of affordable housing for at-risk individuals. If you’re looking for an easy\, impactful way to support the development of deeply affordable housing\, THIS IS IT! \nYou can learn more about Aster Commons and what makes it such a crucial\, one-of-a-kind development by visiting our blog.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/richfield-planning-commission-10-23-2023/
LOCATION:Richfield Municipal Center\, 6700 Portland Ave\, Richfield\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Ricky Kamil":MAILTO:rkamil@beaconinterfaith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T194500
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20231004T214251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T214251Z
UID:10001755-1697569200-1697571900@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Learn about the Aster Commons affordable housing development
DESCRIPTION:Aster Commons will provide about 40 apartments at a great location in Richfield along with services focused on young neurodivergent adults at risk of homelessness. We are now at the stage of obtaining the city’s approval for land use. So\, whether you live in Richfield or a nearby community\, showing up at this land use event will set a positive tone\, encourage city officials to vote in favor of affordable housing\, and ensure this project can take another step toward breaking ground. \nJoin us October 17 for a virtual update on Aster Commons\, and learn about what to expect during land use meetings.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/learn-about-the-aster-commons-october-17-2023/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230824T212455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T145741Z
UID:10001743-1695051000-1695058200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council (Community Development Committee) CDC Vote on 2024 Annual Plan\, 9/18/2023
DESCRIPTION:This is the most important in-person event of the Unlock the Metro Campaign. We’re calling for 50 or more Beacon advocates to pack the room when the Community Development Committee votes on its housing agency’s annual plan. They need to know that we’ll hold them accountable!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-cdc-vote-9-18-2023/
LOCATION:Met Council Building\, 390 Robert St. N.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Nord Bence":MAILTO:nbence@beaconinterfaith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230804T145048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T151347Z
UID:10001736-1694111400-1694124000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Shakopee Planning Commission: Prairie Pointe\, September 7
DESCRIPTION:The City of Shakopee approved land use for Prairie Pointe—affordable housing for families—in 2020 because of how vital the development is in meeting the community’s needs and how deeply the projects align with the city’s stated goals and commitments around housing. The community and the city already came together around this development as a crucial answer to solving the growing concerns of housing instability. \nBut now\, a proposal seeks to undermine these community decisions by pushing to unlawfully rezone the property in direct opposition to the city’s stated values and goals. \nShow up in solidarity with Prairie Pointe at the Planning Commission meeting (we’ll gather at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for the meeting at 7 p.m.) on September 7 and demonstrate that you believe quality affordable housing belongs in all communities! \nNote: This is an in-person-only event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/shakopee-planning-commission-prairie-pointe-9-7-2023/
LOCATION:Shakopee City Hall\, 485 Gorman St\, Shakopee\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Ricky Kamil":MAILTO:rkamil@beaconinterfaith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230824T215923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T145610Z
UID:10001747-1693927800-1693935000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council Community Development Committee Meeting\, 9-5-2023
DESCRIPTION:This action is part of our Unlock the Metro Campaign to make more project-based vouchers available for suburban development. At the meeting\, the metro housing agency will present its annual plan—and our objections to it—to the Community Development Committee. They need to see that Beacon is in the house and paying attention!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-community-development-committee-meeting-9-5-2023/
LOCATION:Met Council Building\, 390 Robert St. N.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Nord Bence":MAILTO:nbence@beaconinterfaith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230525T185404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T173236Z
UID:10001714-1689015600-1689022800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Gladstone Crossing Land Use
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Gladstone Crossing Land Use meeting. On this night\, the Maplewood City Council will vote on whether to approve land use for the proposed development site of Gladstone Crossing. Your presence will help us demonstrate local support for this crucial development!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/gladstone-crossing-land-use/
LOCATION:Maplewood City Hall Council CHambers\, 1830 County Road B East\, Maplewood\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230516T171550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T171550Z
UID:10001712-1686754800-1686760200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Metro- Delivering the Keys
DESCRIPTION:The Metro area is facing a crisis of affordable housing development in the suburbs. While cities like Minneapolis and St Paul that have their own rental assistance vouchers to distribute can use them for creating new affordable housing\, most cities are counting on the Met Council to do so. People of faith will stand together to call for a solution to the crisis and deliver the keys that have been collected by congregations\, representing the homes that need to be “unlocked” by the Met Council in our Metro! \nThis event is beginning at Central Presbyterian Church\, and we will be walking to Met Council.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/unlock-the-metro-delivering-the-keys/
LOCATION:Central Presbyterian Church\, 500 Cedar Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230531T210446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T165055Z
UID:10001720-1686247200-1686256200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Pointe: Press Conference and Shakopee Planning Commission – 6/8/23
DESCRIPTION:The City of Shakopee approved land use for Prairie Pointe\, supportive housing for families\, in 2020 because of how important the development is in meeting the needs of the community and how deeply the projects aligns with the city’s stated goals and commitments around housing. The community and the city already came together around this development as a key answer to solving the growing concerns of housing instability. \nBut now\, there is a group seeking to undermine these community decisions by pushing to rezone the property in opposition to the city’s stated values and goals. We are shocked that the Planning Commission and City Council are considering this unprecedented move to invalidate the community decision to support Prairie Pointe and the dedicated investments that have been made. \nShow up in solidarity with Prairie Pointe for a press conference (at 6:15 p.m.) and the Planning Commission meeting (at 7 p.m.) on June 8 and demonstrate that you believe quality affordable housing belongs in all communities! \nNote: This is an in-person only event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/prairie-pointe-6-8-23/
LOCATION:Shakopee City Hall\, 485 Gorman St\, Shakopee\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230405T195110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T195110Z
UID:10001696-1685007000-1685012400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis City Council - 5/25/23
DESCRIPTION:Join Beacon leaders to witness the Minneapolis City Council’s discussion and vote on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. We have been advocating for a focus on deeply affordable housing for households with incomes below 30% of the area median income.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/minneapolis-city-council-5-25-23/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230403T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T123251Z
UID:10001695-1684243800-1684251000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Attends BIHZ!
DESCRIPTION:The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Campaign Team invites you to join them at the Minneapolis City Council’s Business\, Inspections\, Housing\, and Zoning (BIHZ) Committee meeting on May 16 (1:30 pm at City Hall Room 317) as we display our support for proposed changes to the 2023 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Program Policies and Procedures and the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for release later this spring. Documents for which they are seeking public comments can be found here\, changes highlighted in yellow: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/items-for-public-review/
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-attends-bihz-5-16-23/
LOCATION:Room 317\, City Hall 350 S. 5th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415\, 350 S. 5th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230414T125537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T125537Z
UID:10001701-1683129600-1683135000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Vista 44 Groundbreaking and Reception
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be creating 50 new homes for families at Vista 44 in Hopkins! Please share in the celebration with us at a groundbreaking program for Beacon’s newest family supportive housing\, followed by a reception nearby. \nSpeakers will include Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho\, Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse\, and Anjuli Cameron from the Metropolitan Council. \nYour pre-registration is appreciated so we can ensure there are ample refreshments at the reception.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/vista-44-groundbreaking-and-reception/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230130T180743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T134719Z
UID:10001674-1679319000-1679322600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home\, Minnesota Rally
DESCRIPTION:We have a remarkable opportunity to win Bring it Home\, Minnesota and we need you there with us! Rally with us on Monday\, March 20 at the State Capitol Rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to help call for passage of this important rent supportive initiative. \nWhen you show up for home you demonstrate to our elected officials that there is support for bold housing solutions! We hope to see you and your community at the Capitol on March 20! \nIf you’d like to join us for visits with individual legislators\, please also register for the Lobby Day activities.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-minnesota-rally/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20221118T161142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T134532Z
UID:10001658-1679302800-1679317200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Week of Action : The Big Beacon Lobby Day – 3/20/23
DESCRIPTION:Bring it Home\, Minnesota and other important housing bills are moving forward! Members from across the collaborative will visit our legislators in person at the Minnesota Capitol after a brief training. Hearing from their constituents will make a difference! \nA congregational organizer will be in touch with you about meetings scheduled with your Representative or Senator. Meetings will be scheduled between 9:30-noon. \nRegister now to receive further instructions and updates! \nWe hope you will stay for the rally at 1:30! Please register separately for the rally. Let’s fill the Capitol rotunda with hope for a Minnesota where all people have a home.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-week-of-action-the-big-beacon-lobby-day-3-20-23/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20230126T185953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T185953Z
UID:10001673-1675782000-1675789200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home House Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Bring it Home bill will be heard in the House Housing Committee at 3 p.m. in the State Office Building\, 100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.\, St Paul\, MN 55155 in room 5. \nBeacon and partners are preparing testimony. It would be great to have a group of supporters IN PERSON and a group online. Please register and indicate where you will show up.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-house-hearing/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20221004T184235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T184959Z
UID:10001636-1669919400-1669926600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Convening - 12/01/2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Beacon Congregational Convening. At this convening we will gather as all of the congregations a part of Beacon to:\n• Learn about and celebrate the new five year plan\n• Understand and provide input on our new developments\n• Launch our new Unlock the Metro Campaign: A Campaign for Project Based Vouchers\n• Preview the plan for this upcoming legislative session as we work on Bring it Home\, Minnesota and other important bills \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/congregational-convening/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran\, St Paul\, 700 Snelling Ave S\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Convening,Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20221025T213712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T213712Z
UID:10001639-1668002400-1668004200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session - 11/09/22
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session – 11/09/22
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-housing-policy-and-the-2023-legislative-session-11-09-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220727T144726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T144726Z
UID:10001611-1665079200-1665086400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:West Metro Candidate Forum - 10/6/22
DESCRIPTION:The best way to bring more affordable housing to Minnesota is creating relationships. We are doing a series of candidate forums around the state to create and build these important and strategic relationships. \nOn Thursday\, October 6 at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church in Plymouth\, we are inviting all candidates for Senate districts 42 and 45 and House districts 42A and 45A\, focusing on races where neither candidate is an incumbent in the office for which they are running. \nA major topic for discussion at the forum will be the desperate need for rent support. Over 500\,000 Minnesotans pay more than 30% of their monthly income in rent. Tens of thousands will wait 5-7 years to receive a federal rent voucher. The critical lack of rent subsidies is also one of the biggest barriers to building more deeply affordable housing. To address this problem\, Beacon has introduced a bill called “Bring it Home\, Minnesota\,” which would create a state rent support program. We will be interested to learn how candidates would vote on this bill and their specific plan to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness in our community. \nPlease join us as we come together to hold our candidates accountable for providing more affordable housing in the state.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/west-metro-candidate-forum-10-6-22/
LOCATION:St Barnabas Lutheran Church\, 15600 Old Rockford Rd\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220609T205001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T142124Z
UID:10001606-1659033000-1659036600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building a City for All of Us: Affordable Housing Action
DESCRIPTION:With rising rents and limited housing availability\, more of us in Minneapolis are struggling to find and afford safe housing. We all feel the burden of higher costs of living\, and we recognize how increased housing costs have an outsized impact on renters with lower incomes\, often communities of color. Rents have risen nearly 17% since last year. \nNow is the time to raise our voices together in support of more funding for affordable housing and rental assistance so fewer families have to choose between rent and food\, or risk becoming homeless. Join us for this important event to learn more about what can be done – and how you can most effectively show your support. We need a city built for all of us! \nThis event will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities – Minneapolis Campus and can be viewed virtually on the day of the event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-a-city-for-all-of-us-affordable-housing-action/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities – Minneapolis\, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220427T130915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T151502Z
UID:10001587-1656010800-1656016200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:East Metro Development Preview - 6/23/22
DESCRIPTION:Get a preview of Beacon’s newest supportive housing! Join us to learn more about how this exciting development will help meet the affordable housing needs of people in the eastern Twin Cities suburbs. \nFind out what it takes to create these essential homes and how you can get involved. \nThere will be options to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Be sure to invite a friend and members of your congregation to join you! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/east-metro-preview-6-23-22/
LOCATION:Cross Lutheran Church – Maplewood\, 1945 Prosperity Rd\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220503T190017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T191402Z
UID:10001596-1654624800-1654628400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Emerson Village Collaborative Update
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Emerson Village team who have been working for two years to create these homes for families on the Northside! All are welcome – this update is for the friends and supporters of Emerson Village throughout the collaborative (we are holding a separate event in North Minneapolis for those who live nearby). Hear exciting updates on the design\, next steps and what we can all do to build Emerson Village in 2023! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/emerson-village-collaborative-update/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220308T192421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T192421Z
UID:10001576-1654072200-1654074000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 6/1/22
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been 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\, Minnesota\, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, June 1\, join us on Zoom 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. This meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-6-1-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220428T133749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T133749Z
UID:10001588-1653129000-1653134400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Emerson Village Design Preview
DESCRIPTION:Emerson Village has been awarded most of the public funding needed to build about 40 family-size apartments at 1808 Emerson in Minneapolis! As we get closer to that time\, Beacon\, Project for Pride in Living\, and our architect\, UrbanWorks\, are ready to share more about the design and other updates. \nThis event is for supporters on the Northside\, such as members of North Minneapolis congregations\, families who have been involved in focus groups led by Juxtaposition Arts\, and nearby neighbors who would like to learn more. \nWe will welcome your questions and input\, facilitated by JXTA. \nRegister to receive more info about participating in person or over zoom. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/emerson-village-design-preview/
LOCATION:Church of the Ascension\, 1723 N. Bryant Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220308T192043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T192043Z
UID:10001575-1651480200-1651482000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/2/22
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been 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\, Minnesota\, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Monday\, May 2\, join us on Zoom 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. This meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-5-2-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220323T131422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T124501Z
UID:10001581-1651172400-1651177800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:West Metro Development Preview - 4/28/22
DESCRIPTION:Get a preview of Beacon’s newest supportive housing! Join us to learn more about how this exciting\, unique development will help meet the affordable housing needs in the western Twin Cities suburbs. Find out what it takes to create these essential homes and how you can get involved. \nAttend in person at Woodlake Lutheran Church or virtually on Zoom. Register to get all the info and let us know you’ll be there. Then\, invite a friend or member of your congregation to join you!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/west-metro-preview-4-28-22/
LOCATION:Woodlake Lutheran Church\, 2120 W 76th St\, Richfield\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T081531
CREATED:20220308T190925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T191838Z
UID:10001574-1648801800-1648803600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 4/1/22
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been 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\, Minnesota\, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Friday\, April 1\, join us on Zoom 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. This meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-4-1-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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