Beacon Interfaith

Legislative Meeting: Rep. Heather Edelson - 3/24/21
2021-03-24 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago)
Join us in conversation with State Representative Heather (District 49A– Edina). Her recent support of Bring It Home, MN will make a huge difference as we work to ensure all people have a home. Whether you live, work, or worship in the district or can show up in solidarity, join us to talk with her about housing, Beacon, and Bring it Home, MN!
Register below to receive instructions for how to attend this virtual event.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 4/01/21
2021-04-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Thursday, April 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
We look forward to joining with you on April 1.

Funding Home: Hennepin Commissioner Conversation
2021-04-13 19:00 - 20:00
Often the most important things are the most difficult. Funding homes for people at the lowest incomes is one of those very important things. And because what we do takes all kinds of funding, it is also one of the most difficult.
Hennepin County is a primary funding source for creating homes for families. In May, the county commissioners will vote on which homes get built, for whom and when.
Despite our many conversations with county commissioners, roadblocks to funding homes (this year) like Emerson Village and Vista 44 remain. Few commitments have been made. And although the county says they share our priority to support those at the lowest income, the funding allocated to homes for those families hasn’t actually been prioritized.
Be part of one or all of the three meetings with county commissioners in April as we invite them to join us in prioritizing funding homes for those that struggle the most finding a safe, stable place to live.
This event will feature North Hennepin congregations and leaders, and District 1 Commissioner Jeffery Lunde and District 2 Commissioner Irene Fernando.
Funding Home terms to know

Funding Home: Hennepin Commissioner Conversation
2021-04-19 19:00 - 20:15
Often the most important things are the most difficult. Funding homes for people at the lowest incomes is one of those very important things. And because what we do takes all kinds of funding, it is also one of the most difficult.
Hennepin County is a primary funding source for creating homes for families. In May, the county commissioners will vote on which homes get built, for whom and when.
Despite our many conversations with county commissioners, roadblocks to funding homes (this year) like Emerson Village and Vista 44 remain. Few commitments have been made. And although the county says they share our priority to support those at the lowest income, the funding allocated to homes for those families hasn’t actually been prioritized.
Be part of one or all of the three meetings with county commissioners in April as we invite them to join us in prioritizing funding homes for those that struggle the most finding a safe, stable place to live.
This event will feature South Hennepin congregations and leaders, and District 3 Commissioner Marion Greene, District 4 Commissioner Angela Conley, and District 5 Commissioner Debbie Goettel.
Funding Home terms to know

Funding Home: Hennepin Commissioner Conversation
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:00
Often the most important things are the most difficult. Funding homes for people at the lowest incomes is one of those very important things. And because what we do takes all kinds of funding, it is also one of the most difficult.
Hennepin County is a primary funding source for creating homes for families. In May, the county commissioners will vote on which homes get built, for whom and when.
Despite our many conversations with county commissioners, roadblocks to funding homes (this year) like Emerson Village and Vista 44 remain. Few commitments have been made. And although the county says they share our priority to support those at the lowest income, the funding allocated to homes for those families hasn’t actually been prioritized.
Be part of one or all of the three meetings with county commissioners in April as we invite them to join us in prioritizing funding homes for those that struggle the most finding a safe, stable place to live.
This event will feature West Hennepin congregations and leaders, and District 6 Commissioner Chris LaTondresse and District 7 Commissioner Kevin Anderson.
Funding Home terms to know

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/3/21
2021-05-03 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Emerson Village Neighbors Night
2021-05-06 19:00 - 20:00
Learn about Emerson Village from congregation leaders who are working to create these homes for families on the Northside. Find out how you can show your support as we advocate for funding and land use approval in Minneapolis!
The link to the Zoom event will be emailed to you after you register.

Hennepin County Funding Vote - 5/11/21
2021-05-11 13:30 - 14:30
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).
Register 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.

Minneapolis Housing Committee Meeting - 5/18/21
2021-05-18 13:30 - 15:30
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!
Please register to receive updates below.

Bring it Home, MN: Claiming Our Wins + What Comes Next
2021-05-24 18:00 - 19:00
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!
Please register to receive the link for our virtual meeting.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 6/1/21
2021-06-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 7/1/21
2021-07-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 8/2/21
2021-08-02 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Met Council Public Hearing - 8/16/21
2021-08-16 16:00 - 18:00
The development of supportive housing is impossible to build without rent subsidies like Project-Based Vouchers.
The 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.
On 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.
Faith 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.
An 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.
To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices, please click here.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 9/1/21
2021-09-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Ramsey County Budget Hearing
2021-09-14 16:30 - 18:30
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!
The 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.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 10/1/21
2021-10-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Minneapolis Voter Phone Bank - 10/12/21
2021-10-12 17:30 - 20:30
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!
You 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.

St. Paul Voter Phone Bank - 10/21/21
2021-10-21 18:00 - 19:30

St. Paul Voter Phone Bank - 10/26/21
2021-10-26 12:00 - 13:30

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 11/1/21
2021-11-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 12/1/21
2021-12-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Joyful Urgency: A Beacon Convening
2021-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
Click here for our Public Agenda – Joyful Urgency Convening December 2021
The 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!
It 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.
Do not miss this convening on Thursday, December 9th. Save the date.
This 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).
Our in-person venue will be:
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
Masks 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.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 1/5/22
2022-01-05 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Met Council: Project Based Voucher Listening Session - 2/10/22
2022-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
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.
No 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.
Register 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.

Rent is Due: Week of Action Kickoff - 2/14/22
2022-02-14 08:30 - 09:30
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.
Join 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!”
For 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!
Our Zoom meeting will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below for the link to join.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 3/1/22
2022-03-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring it Home, Minnesota, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 4/1/22
2022-04-01 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring it Home, Minnesota, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

West Metro Development Preview - 4/28/22
2022-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Woodlake Lutheran Church, 2120 W 76th St, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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.
Attend 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!

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/2/22
2022-05-02 08:30 - 09:00
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.
We need Bring it Home, Minnesota, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On 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.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
