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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
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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:20260429T085702
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:20260429T085702
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:20260429T085702
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:20260429T085702
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:20260429T085702
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:20260429T085702
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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:20260429T085702
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20220216T191558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T191558Z
UID:10001569-1646123400-1646125200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 3/1/22
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 Tuesday\, March 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-3-1-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20220110T172401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T205537Z
UID:10001559-1644827400-1644831000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Week of Action Kickoff - 2/14/22
DESCRIPTION:It is time for Bring it Home\, MN and we are going to kickoff this 2022 legislative session strong! With a $7 billion surplus\, we have the opportunity to bring housing stability to all Minnesotans\, but it will only happen if we show up. \nJoin us for our February Rent is Due and Kickoff for our Bring it Home\, MN Week of Action Monday\, February 14 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom. Then\, during the week of Feb. 14\, congregational teams are going to be meeting with their legislators to deliver the message\, “We want Bring it Home\, MN passed!” \nFor our Monday morning kickoff\, we invite everyone who will participate in a lobby visit and everyone who wants to support them. We will educate everyone on the campaign\, hear from our champion legislators\, train those preparing for lobby visits and give everyone a concrete action to do. We look forward to seeing you there! \nOur Zoom meeting will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below for the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-2-14-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20220204T155014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T155014Z
UID:10001566-1644487200-1644492600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council: Project Based Voucher Listening Session - 2/10/22
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) is inviting members of the public to a listening session on their Project Based Voucher program on Thursday\, February 10th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nNo decision has been made on whether or how many Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) the Metro HRA will offer in 2022. Without access to PBV’s\, Beacon developments such as Prairie Pointe and our new east and west metro developments are virtually impossible to build. \nRegister today to show your support for Project Based Vouchers in 2022! You’ll receive information on how to watch this virtual event in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-pbv-session-2-10-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220105T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20211203T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T183211Z
UID:10001549-1641371400-1641373200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 1/5/22
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\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, January 5\, 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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-1-5-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20211029T183814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T191451Z
UID:10001537-1639074600-1639081800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Joyful Urgency: A Beacon Convening
DESCRIPTION:Click here for our Public Agenda – Joyful Urgency Convening December 2021 \nThe Beacon collaborative has shown tremendous power and resilience over the last year\, working hard to shelter families\, create homes and advocate for our vision that all people have a home. We have continued to lead the growing Bring it Home\, MN campaign. We have stepped boldly into new policy campaigns locally\, pushing the Met Council and City of Minneapolis to live into their commitment to creating homes for those at the lowest incomes.  And most of this work has been done all virtually over Zoom!    \nIt is time to come together to celebrate this great work and move forward in joyful urgency! You are invited to our first Beacon Congregational Convening since the start of the pandemic.  If you have not attended a convening before\, join us to ground ourselves in our vision and collective story and learn the transformational power of the work we are planning this next year. All congregations are invited in whatever way they have participated in Beacon. We especially welcome you if you just learned about Beacon through a congregational in-reach. This event will be a great introduction to Beacon for those new to our work and nourishment for the journey for everyone working for the vision that all people have a home.   \nDo not miss this convening on Thursday\, December 9th. Save the date.       \nThis is a hybrid event\, and everyone has the option of joining us either in person or virtually via Zoom (the link will be shared with you upon registering). \nOur in-person venue will be:\nSt. Stephen Lutheran Church\n8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN 55431 \nMasks are required for anyone attending in person\, and we will provide extras at the door if you don’t have one. Accessible parking\, seating\, and bathrooms are available on site\, and St. Stephen Lutheran Church welcomes all regardless of gender\, sexual identity\, religious preference\, or ethnic heritage. Closed Captioning will be available on Zoom. For more information on our safety and accessibility policies\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-convening/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Convening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20211029T153541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T184301Z
UID:10001536-1638347400-1638349200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 12/1/21
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\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, December 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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-12-1-21/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20210924T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T202450Z
UID:10001524-1635755400-1635757200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 11/1/21
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\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Monday\, November 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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-11-1-21/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20210930T204440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T210122Z
UID:10001527-1635249600-1635255000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul Voter Phone Bank - 10/26/21
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/sp-phone-bank-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20210930T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T204201Z
UID:10001526-1634839200-1634844600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul Voter Phone Bank - 10/21/21
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/sp-phone-bank-1/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20210930T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T203406Z
UID:10001525-1634059800-1634070600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20210826T214931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220308Z
UID:10001515-1633077000-1633078800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 10/1/21
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 Friday\, October 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. There will be Closed Captions available on Zoom. \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-10-1-21/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
CREATED:20210726T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T162959Z
UID:10001507-1630485000-1630486800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 9/1/21
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 Wednesday\, September 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/action-9-1-21/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085702
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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