Beacon Interfaith

Power Tools - Winter 2023
2023-01-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-05 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This workshop focuses on all of these skills and more!
To cover the cost of material, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation.
This is a three-part series of trainings, and attendance at each part is important.
Please only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 2/1/2023
2023-02-01 08:30 - 09:00
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, February 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 to grow, and what action we’ll take together to keep moving Bring it Home, Minnesota forward!
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.

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/1/23
2023-02-01 14:00 - 14:30
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 each 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This session will cover updates on Prairie Pointe, upcoming deeply affordable, family supportive housing in Shakopee.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Bring it Home House Hearing
2023-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
The Bring it Home bill will be heard in the House Housing Committee at 3 p.m. in the State Office Building, 100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155 in room 5.
Beacon and partners are preparing testimony. It would be great to have a group of supporters IN PERSON and a group online. Please register and indicate where you will show up.

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/8/23
2023-02-08 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/15/23
2023-02-15 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/22/23
2023-02-22 14:00 - 14:30

Letter from a Birmingham Jail
2023-02-23 17:30 - 19:30
Panel discussion of Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham jail.” As we discuss our faith and our moral compass in our actions, we will take a deep look into ones moral action vs their faith as we discuss Dr. King’s challenge to white clergy and its application to us today.
**Due to impending weather, this event will now be ONLINE ONLY**

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 3/1/23
2023-03-01 08:30 - 09:00
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, March 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 to grow, and what action we’ll take together to keep moving Bring it Home, Minnesota forward!
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.

Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates - 3/1/23
2023-03-01 14:00 - 14:30
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 each 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This month we’ll be discussing the forthcoming retirement of Beacon’s longtime President/CEO Lee Blons, the Lighthouse Union of Beacon staff, and providing other updates on Beacon staff.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/8/23
2023-03-08 14:00 - 14:30

Bring it Home, MN Senate Hearing
2023-03-16 12:30 - 14:30 | 1150 Minnesota Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, 55103
The Bring it Home bill will be heard in the Senate at 12:30 p.m. by the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee in 1150 Minnesota State Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55103.
Beacon and partners are preparing testimony. It would be great to have a group of supporters IN PERSON and a group online. Please register and indicate where you will show up.

Beacon Week of Action : The Big Beacon Lobby Day – 3/20/23
2023-03-20 09:00 - 13:00
Bring it Home, Minnesota and other important housing bills are moving forward! Members from across the collaborative will visit our legislators in person at the Minnesota Capitol after a brief training. Hearing from their constituents will make a difference!
A congregational organizer will be in touch with you about meetings scheduled with your Representative or Senator. Meetings will be scheduled between 9:30-noon.
Register now to receive further instructions and updates!
We hope you will stay for the rally at 1:30! Please register separately for the rally. Let’s fill the Capitol rotunda with hope for a Minnesota where all people have a home.

Bring it Home, Minnesota Rally
2023-03-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
We have a remarkable opportunity to win Bring it Home, Minnesota and we need you there with us! Rally with us on Monday, March 20 at the State Capitol Rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to help call for passage of this important rent supportive initiative.
When you show up for home you demonstrate to our elected officials that there is support for bold housing solutions! We hope to see you and your community at the Capitol on March 20!
If you’d like to join us for visits with individual legislators, please also register for the Lobby Day activities.

Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/22/23
2023-03-22 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/29/23
2023-03-29 14:00 - 14:30

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 4/3/23
2023-04-03 08:30 - 09:00
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 Monday, April 3, 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 to grow, and what action we’ll take together to keep moving Bring it Home, Minnesota forward!
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.

Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step - 4/5/23
2023-04-05 14:00 - 14:30
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 each 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
Come learn more about Vista 44, including just how soon this desperately needed family supportive housing will open in Hopkins.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step - 4/12/23
2023-04-12 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step – 4/19/23
2023-04-19 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step – 4/26/23
2023-04-26 14:00 - 14:30

Families Moving Forward Update- 4/27/2023
2023-04-27 18:30 - 19:30
After many years of providing shelter to families, Beacon will be transitioning the Families Moving Forward program to another provider, His House Foundation – Abundance July 1. This meeting is an opportunity to meet with Beacon staff to learn more about the transition and the opportunities for congregations and volunteers to stay involved in both HHF and Beacon. Further events will be planned to meet HHF staff and to celebrate and honor the work of FMF that is so special because of our host congregations.
This is a virtual event held over Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link to join the meeting upon registering.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/1/23
2023-05-01 08:30 - 09:00
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 Monday, May 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 to grow, and what action we’ll take together to keep moving Bring it Home, Minnesota forward!
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.

Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use - May 3, 2023
2023-05-03 14:00 - 14:30
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 each 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
Come learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Gladstone Crossing.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Vista 44 Groundbreaking and Reception
2023-05-03 16:00 - 17:30
We are excited to be creating 50 new homes for families at Vista 44 in Hopkins! Please share in the celebration with us at a groundbreaking program for Beacon’s newest family supportive housing, followed by a reception nearby.
Speakers will include Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho, Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse, and Anjuli Cameron from the Metropolitan Council.
Your pre-registration is appreciated so we can ensure there are ample refreshments at the reception.

Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use – May 10, 2023
2023-05-10 14:00 - 14:30

Special Rent is Due - 5/11/23
2023-05-11 08:30 - 09:00
Join us for a special, celebratory Rent is Due as we mark the first investments in Bring it Home, Minnesota rent support through the Minnesota House and Senate housing bills! We’ll provide an update and share reflections on how YOU have helped make these vouchers possible.

Beacon Attends BIHZ!
2023-05-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Room 317, City Hall 350 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415, 350 S. 5th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, United States
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Campaign Team invites you to join them at the Minneapolis City Council’s Business, Inspections, Housing, and Zoning (BIHZ) Committee meeting on May 16 (1:30 pm at City Hall Room 317) as we display our support for proposed changes to the 2023 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Program Policies and Procedures and the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for release later this spring. Documents for which they are seeking public comments can be found here, changes highlighted in yellow: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/items-for-public-review/

FMF update: Meet HHF Abundance!
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | HHF Abundance Offices, 115 E 2nd St, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
The Families Moving Forward shelter program is transitioning to HHF Abundance on July 1. The support of volunteers will be essential to assuring a successful transition and continuity of support for the families we have served in Scott and Carver counties. Join us for a special evening to get to know HHF Abundance staff and begin to work together to give FMF the best new start we can.
This event will be in person. More information in the registration email.
