• Hennepin County Funding Vote – 5/11/21

    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 […]

  • Beacon Now: Racism & Housing – 5/12/21

    Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session, we’ll touch on the basics of Beacon’s work, go in depth on one aspect of that work, and discuss how we can make a difference for Minnesotans now. Encampments […]

  • Minneapolis Housing Committee Meeting – 5/18/21

    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 […]

  • Beacon Now: Racism & Housing – 5/19/21

    Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session, we’ll touch on the […]

  • Bring it Home, MN: Claiming Our Wins + What Comes Next

    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 […]

  • Beacon Now: Racism & Housing – 5/26/21

    Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. In this session, we’ll touch on the […]

  • Clergy & Religious Leaders Gathering – 05/27/21

    Clergy and staff leaders of Beacon congregations are invited to gather monthly for reflection, discussion, and support. Hosted by Beacon organizers, we’ll explore topics related to congregations’ work on shelter, […]

  • Rent is Due: Day of Action – 6/1/21

    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 […]