Beacon Interfaith

Beacon Now: Emerson Village Updates - 8/3/22
2022-08-03 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
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 the latest updates on Emerson Village, about 40 deeply affordable homes with onsite services for families in North Minneapolis. Join us to hear the latest on these homes and find out how you can get involved in making them a reality.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Building a City for All of Us: Affordable Housing Action
2022-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities – Minneapolis, 4100 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
With rising rents and limited housing availability, more of us in Minneapolis are struggling to find and afford safe housing. We all feel the burden of higher costs of living, and we recognize how increased housing costs have an outsized impact on renters with lower incomes, often communities of color. Rents have risen nearly 17% since last year.
Now is the time to raise our voices together in support of more funding for affordable housing and rental assistance so fewer families have to choose between rent and food, or risk becoming homeless. Join us for this important event to learn more about what can be done – and how you can most effectively show your support. We need a city built for all of us!
This event will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities – Minneapolis Campus and can be viewed virtually on the day of the event.

Beacon Now: Suburban Ramsey Development - 7/27/22
2022-07-27 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 the launch of our newest development, focused on young families in suburban Ramsey County. Join us to learn more about the vision for these homes and find out how you can get involved in making them a reality.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Building Home: What it Takes - 07/26/22
2022-07-26 18:30 - 20:30
An introduction to Beacon’s work to develop affordable homes. Explore the reasons homelessness exists, learn about the buckets of funding needed to create affordable homes, the housing development cycle and why we can’t build our way out of the problem of homelessness.
An excellent opportunity to invite friends or congregation members to, or a helpful refresher about what it takes to create and sustain affordable housing.
This event will be offered over Zoom.

Beacon Now: Suburban Ramsey Development - 7/20/22
2022-07-20 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Suburban Ramsey Development - 7/13/22
2022-07-13 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Suburban Ramsey Development - 7/6/22
2022-07-06 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: How We Channel Generosity - 6/29/22
2022-06-29 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 Beacon’s affirmation of the abundance in our society and how our shared work channels the generosity of our community. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in making Beacon’s vision that all people have a home a reality.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

East Metro Development Preview - 6/23/22
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Cross Lutheran Church – Maplewood, 1945 Prosperity Rd, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Get a preview of Beacon’s newest supportive housing! Join us to learn more about how this exciting development will help meet the affordable housing needs of people in the eastern Twin Cities suburbs.
Find out what it takes to create these essential homes and how you can get involved.
There will be options to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Be sure to invite a friend and members of your congregation to join you!

Beacon Now: How We Channel Generosity - 6/22/22
2022-06-22 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing
2022-06-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-09 09:00 - 11:00
As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.
Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities, and the impact of that today. Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection.
This training consists of 2 virtual sessions with Closed Captioning available:
1. Thursday, June 9 from 9 – 11 a.m.
2. Thursday, June 16 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Please attend both to experience the full training. Register below to receive the login information.

Beacon Now: How We Channel Generosity - 6/15/22
2022-06-15 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: How We Channel Generosity - 6/8/22
2022-06-08 14:00 - 14:30

Emerson Village Collaborative Update
2022-06-07 18:00 - 19:00
Join members of the Emerson Village team who have been working for two years to create these homes for families on the Northside! All are welcome – this update is for the friends and supporters of Emerson Village throughout the collaborative (we are holding a separate event in North Minneapolis for those who live nearby). Hear exciting updates on the design, next steps and what we can all do to build Emerson Village in 2023!

Beacon Now: How We Channel Generosity - 6/1/22
2022-06-01 14:00 - 14:30

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 6/1/22
2022-06-01 08:30 - 09:00
Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been 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, Minnesota, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Wednesday, June 1, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting, where we will learn more about the growing crisis, and reflect on how to take action together. 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: Aster Commons - 5/25/22
2022-05-25 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 the launch of our new supportive housing, Aster Commons, focused on autistic and other neurodivergent youth in suburban Hennepin County. You’ll learn why these homes are so essential and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Leadership Assembly: Forward Into the Future
2022-05-24 18:30 - 20:30
This event is for members of Beacon Leadership Teams or emerging teams.
Fall 2022 promises to be a unique one with the upcoming elections in November as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and all the state’s legislators are up for reelection! The fall then will be a pivotal time for us as we work to ensure that affordable housing is a top priority and that those elected will be active champions for Bring it Home, Minnesota!
To be as successful as we know we can be we must start organizing NOW for the fall and upcoming legislative session. Organizers are working side by side with the policy team to draft a skeleton of plans for the summer, fall and early winter.
We’ll gather with Beacon Leadership Teams and emerging teams on Tuesday, May 24th to share the plans, gather input and together outline next steps in our congregations. Please make attending this assembly a priority as this is a critical step in achieving success for more homes and more rent support this year.
Cast a vision with us about what it looks like to have a world without homelessness! What does this mean to you and those in your community? Fill in the blank: “To me, a world without homelessness looks like __________” and come prepared to share your answer!
This event will be held virtually on Zoom.

Emerson Village Design Preview
2022-05-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Church of the Ascension, 1723 N. Bryant Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States
Emerson Village has been awarded most of the public funding needed to build about 40 family-size apartments at 1808 Emerson in Minneapolis! As we get closer to that time, Beacon, Project for Pride in Living, and our architect, UrbanWorks, are ready to share more about the design and other updates.
This event is for supporters on the Northside, such as members of North Minneapolis congregations, families who have been involved in focus groups led by Juxtaposition Arts, and nearby neighbors who would like to learn more.
We will welcome your questions and input, facilitated by JXTA.
Register to receive more info about participating in person or over zoom.

Beacon Now: Aster Commons - 5/18/22
2022-05-18 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Aster Commons - 5/11/22
2022-05-11 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Suburban Hennepin Development - 5/4/22
2022-05-04 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 the launch of our new supportive housing for autistic and other neurodivergent youth in suburban Hennepin County. You’ll learn why these homes are so essential and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/2/22
2022-05-02 08:30 - 09:00
Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been 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, Minnesota, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Monday, May 2, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute update meeting, where we will learn more about the growing crisis, and reflect on how to take action together. 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.

West Metro Development Preview - 4/28/22
2022-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Woodlake Lutheran Church, 2120 W 76th St, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Get a preview of Beacon’s newest supportive housing! Join us to learn more about how this exciting, unique development will help meet the affordable housing needs in the western Twin Cities suburbs. Find out what it takes to create these essential homes and how you can get involved.
Attend in person at Woodlake Lutheran Church or virtually on Zoom. Register to get all the info and let us know you’ll be there. Then, invite a friend or member of your congregation to join you!

Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds - 4/27/22
2022-04-27 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 the importance of Housing Infrastructure Bonds in creating affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes, why we need to invest more in this critical resource, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds - 4/20/22
2022-04-20 14:00 - 14:30

Bring it Home, Minnesota: Rally at the Capitol!
2022-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
Please join Bring it Home, Minnesota on Tuesday April 19 from Noon to 1 p.m. for a rally for equitable and stable housing in Minnesota! We will have legislators, housing leaders, and those that have been directly affected speak at this event! You don’t want to miss it.
Register to get more information. Then invite your friends, neighbors, congregation members, coworkers, and everyone else to join you! We all benefit when we can all afford our home.
We will also have a virtual option to attend.

Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds
2022-04-13 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds - 4/6/22
2022-04-06 14:00 - 14:30
