Beacon Leadership Teams, or BLTs as we call them, act as liaisons between congregations and Beacon Interfaith. BLTs 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. This workshop will help you learn how to: - […]
It’s clear: We need Bring it Home, Minnesota! This transformational rent support legislation will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. On Wednesday, November 1, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute meeting, where we will provide updates on where the initiative stands at the legislature, how momentum continues […]
ATTENTION: This event will NO LONG TAKE PLACE on November 13 as originally planned. We are in the process of rescheduling the event! For more information, please contact Fritz Bimberg at fbimberg@beaconinterfaith.org. What does it take for Beacon to develop new affordable homes and change public policies around housing? This is your chance to find […]
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! Aster Commons would be about 40 new homes focused on autistic and other neurodivergent […]
Join Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative for a quarterly hybrid gathering space for clergy and staff of congregations to build relationships and skills for the work we share as a collaborative. Join Beacon organizers and our new CEO, Chris LaTondresse, for a preview of our policy work for 2023-24 and a conversation about where clergy involvement […]
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! Aster Commons would be about 40 new homes focused on autistic and other neurodivergent […]
With the 2024 legislative session starting in February, join Beacon and other housing organizations to begin a dialogue with state policymakers about what we can do this year to advance our vision that all people have a home. We will hear from impacted communities, policy advocates, and state legislators about the tremendous need and how […]
It’s clear: We need Bring it Home, Minnesota! This transformational rent support legislation will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. On Friday, December 1, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute meeting, where we will provide updates on where the initiative stands at the legislature, how momentum continues […]
Join Beacon as we celebrate a new chapter for Great River Landing. With a recommitment to our vision to provide quality supportive housing for men exiting incarceration or otherwise impacted by the criminal justice system, we are thrilled to celebrate our new partnership with 180 Degrees, bringing strength and stability to the community of residents […]
As we work towards our vision for “all people to have a home,” we know that at the beginning of every month, over 200,000 households pay too much rent. Housing insecurity jeopardizes the health of individuals and families, drives the growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness, and increases the racial disparities already present. We gather […]