• Fall Clergy and Staff Meeting – 11/16/23

    New Branches 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Richfield City Council Meeting, November 28, 2023

    Richfield Municipal Center 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, United States

    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 […]

  • Housing Townhall – 11/30/23

    Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Rent is Due: Day of Action – 12/01/2023

    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 […]

  • Celebration of a new chapter at Great River Landing

    Great River Landing 813 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Rent is Due: Day of Action – 1/3/24

    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 […]

  • Unpacking Race and Housing – 1/6/24

    Lake Harriet United Methodist Church 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, United States

    This workshop provides a foundational framework for understanding and being able to take action on the racial disparities in housing that exist due to the historical legacy of racism in […]

  • Congregational Convening – 1/18/24

    Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join hundreds of Beacon community members to celebrate the impact of our advocacy and organizing power. We’ll ground ourselves in the urgency of the current housing crisis, explore Beacon's proposed interventions and legislative campaigns in 2024, and identify actions we can take to increase access to deeply affordable housing. We’ll hear from Beacon's CEO, Chris […]

  • Rent is Due: Day of Action – 2/7/24

    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 […]

  • Building Home: What It Takes – 2/12/24

    Virtual

    What does it take for Beacon to develop new affordable homes and change public policies around housing? This is your chance to find out! Explore why homelessness exists, understand the "buckets" of funding needed to create affordable homes, discover the nuances of the housing development cycle, and find out why we can’t simply build our […]