Beacon Interfaith

Losing Sleep, Losing Homes Vigil
2025-11-25 19:00 - 2025-11-26 07:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us on Tuesday, November 25, for a twelve-hour vigil standing in solidarity with those who fear losing their homes and calling on HUD to reverse its plan to cut supportive housing funds through changes to the Continuum of Care program.

Why:

Recent HUD changes to the Continuum of Care program will slash federal homelessness funding for 3,600 Minnesotans, with our state losing more than half of this critical support. The result would be thousands of people displaced and a destabilized housing system—triggering an immediate rise in unsheltered homelessness as programs close and Minnesota’s homelessness response is severely disrupted.

Where & When:

We invite you to sign up for one or more hour-long shifts to participate in this twelve-hour vigil—either virtually using Zoom or in person at the Basilica of St. Mary, 1600 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, on Tuesday, November 25, from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on Wednesday, November 26. Sign up and note your preference below.

Post about your experience on social media using hashtag #losingsleep4homes.

More Details:

Everyone who registers will receive more details and resources. Those joining in person will also receive parking information.

Staff and security from sponsoring organizations will be on site at the Basilica throughout the vigil.

Event Sponsored by:

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, The Basilica of St. Mary, and Catholic Charities Twin Cities.

Film: The Lady in the Van
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30

Full: Building Tour: 66 West
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00

Donation Drop off: Prairie Pointe
2025-11-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-17 15:00 - 18:00

Film: Two American Families, Parts 1 & 2
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:00

Rent Is Due, 11/5/2025
2025-11-05 08:30 - 09:00

Building Tour: Prior Crossing
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00

Film: Same Kind of Different as Me
2025-10-23 17:30 - 20:30

Fall (Virtual) Leaders' Assembly
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00

Rent Is Due, 10/1/2025
2025-10-01 08:30 - 09:00

Fall Assembly (Virtual)
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00

Building Tour: Great River Landing
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00

Light the Way Home
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00

Rent is Due, 9/3/2025
2025-09-03 08:30 - 09:00

Building tour: Lydia
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00

Rent Is Due, 8/6/2025
2025-08-06 08:30 - 09:00

Building tour: Vista 44
2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00

Emerson Village Grand Opening
2025-07-21 15:30 - 17:30
Featured speakers include:

Jacob Frey, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis
Irene Fernando, Hennepin County Commissioner
Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis City Council Member
Chris LaTondresse, Beacon President & CEO

Download and share Emerson Village event flyer here.

Rent Is Due, 7/2/2025
2025-07-02 08:30 - 09:00

Minneapolis: Defend Federal Funding
2025-07-01 18:30 - 19:30
Featured Panelists Include:

Chris LaTondresse, CEO/President of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Caroline Hood, LICSW, President and CEO, RS Eden
Rashida Jackson, Vice President of Housing Operations, Project for Pride in Living

Building tour: Nicollet Square
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:00

St. Paul: Defend Federal Funding
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00
The St. Paul/East Metro event confirmed panel includes:

Chris LaTondresse, CEO/President of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Kelly Matter, CEO/President of Avivo
Keith Kozerski, Chief Program Officer, Catholic Charities Twin Cities

West Metro: Defend Federal Funding
2025-06-16 18:30 - 19:30
The Bloomington/West Metro event confirmed panel includes:

Chris LaTondresse, CEO/President of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Steve Horsfield, Executive Director of Simpson Housing
Julia K. Donaldson MPH, MPA | Senior Vice President, Program Services and Mission Advancement, Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin

Rent Is Due, 6/4/2025
2025-06-04 08:30 - 09:00

End of Session Assembly
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:30

Building tour: Cranberry Ridge
2025-05-28 13:00 - 14:00

Rent Is Due, 5/7/2025
2025-05-07 08:30 - 09:00

Prairie Pointe Groundbreaking Celebration
2025-05-05 15:30 - 17:00
Let’s gather to celebrate the start of construction at Prairie Pointe! Anticipated to be completed late in 2025, Prairie Pointe in Shakopee will create 42 affordable homes for families in Scott and Carver counties who are experiencing housing insecurity, offering them the stability of a home where parents and children can flourish.

Event detailsPlease register below to let us know that you will join us!Monday, May 5 | 3:30-5 pm Program at Resonate Church (1760 4th Ave E), across from the Prairie Pointe construction site (465 Sarazin St, Shakopee MN 55379).

Confirmed speakers:

Amanda Woods, Beacon Resident Advocate

Commissioner Jennifer Ho, Minnesota Housing

Commissioner Jody Brennan, Scott County

Commissioner Dale Gade, Scott County CDA

Heather Goodwin – Carver County Director of Health and Human Services

Pastor Dan Poffenberger, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church

Julie Welch, Community Champion

Julie Manworren, Volunteers of America-MN/WI President & CEO

Chris LaTondresse, Beacon President & CEO

Parking is available at Resonate Church, 1760 4th Ave E.

Building tour: Great River Landing, 4/23/2025
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00
