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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Funding Construction - The Super RFP\, August 2\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. \nEver wonder how Beacon puts together the capital financing to build a $20 million building? Well\, we can’t cover all of that in a half hour. We can\, however\, start the process with the biggest piece of the puzzle: Minnesota Housing’s annual Super RFP. Come learn the lengths Beacon’s Housing Development team go to every summer to create homes. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-aug-2-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230714T213140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T121841Z
UID:10001729-1690878600-1690880400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent Is Due: Unlock the Metro!
DESCRIPTION:The Met Council holds the “keys” that unlock the creation of affordable housing in the suburbs: project-based vouchers. Join us for a Special Edition of Rent Is Due on August 1 as we explore the need for a consistent plan from the Met Council to allocate these vital tools and Unlock the Metro! We’ll take focused action together\, too. \nInvite your congregations\, neighbors\, and friends to join you on this Zoom call. Closed captioning will be provided. \nRent Is Due will return to its focus on Bring it Home\, Minnesota in September.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-is-due-unlock-the-metro-8-1-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230630T201636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T203914Z
UID:10001728-1690380000-1690381800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: What's going on at Prairie Pointe? - July 26\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session.  \nHave you heard us talking about the proposed Prairie Pointe housing development in Shakopee or seen mentions of it in the newspaper? And are you still unsure about what’s going on?  \nFind the answers to your questions and discover what Beacon is doing to ensure this desperately needed family-supportive housing gets built despite renewed opposition. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-july-26-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230630T201355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T203751Z
UID:10001727-1689775200-1689777000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: What's going on at Prairie Pointe - July 19\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session.  \nHave you heard us talking about the proposed Prairie Pointe housing development in Shakopee or seen mentions of it in the newspaper? And are you still unsure about what’s going on?  \nFind the answers to your questions and discover what Beacon is doing to ensure this desperately needed family-supportive housing gets built despite renewed opposition. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-july-19-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230630T201045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T203647Z
UID:10001726-1689170400-1689172200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: What's going on at Prairie Pointe? - July 12\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to Beacon or have been a supporter for years\, we invite you to attend a virtual “Beacon Now” session. \nHave you heard us talking about the proposed Prairie Pointe housing development in Shakopee or seen mentions of it in the newspaper? And are you still unsure about what’s going on? \nFind the answers to your questions and discover what Beacon is doing to ensure this desperately needed family-supportive housing gets built despite renewed opposition. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-july-12-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230525T185404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T173236Z
UID:10001714-1689015600-1689022800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Gladstone Crossing Land Use
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Gladstone Crossing Land Use meeting. On this night\, the Maplewood City Council will vote on whether to approve land use for the proposed development site of Gladstone Crossing. Your presence will help us demonstrate local support for this crucial development!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/gladstone-crossing-land-use/
LOCATION:Maplewood City Hall Council CHambers\, 1830 County Road B East\, Maplewood\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230626T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T211840Z
UID:10001725-1688977800-1688979600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent Is Due: Unlock the Metro!
DESCRIPTION:The Met Council holds the “keys” that unlock the creation of affordable housing in the suburbs: project-based vouchers. Join us for a Special Edition of Rent Is Due on July 10 as we explore the need for a consistent plan from the Met Council to allocate these vital tools and Unlock the Metro! We’ll take focused action together\, too. \nInvite your congregations\, neighbors\, and friends to join you on this Zoom call. Closed captioning will be provided. \nRent Is Due will return to its focus on Bring it Home\, Minnesota in September.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-is-due-unlock-the-metro-7-10-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230531T172923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T175437Z
UID:10001719-1687960800-1690381800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Next steps for Bring it Home\, Minnesota – June 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Bring it Home\, Minnesota—the new state-run program that expands access to rental assistance vouchers for extremely low-income families and individuals. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-june-28-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230608T202702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T204257Z
UID:10001722-1687458600-1687462200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Maplewood Land Use Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informational presentation about Gladstone Crossing in Maplewood. We will cover the proposed development\, the process of approval\, the land use meeting in July\, and why your support is critical in getting this project approved. Meet other Maplewood supporters of affordable housing and get to know your neighbors who care about this as much as you do.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/maplewood-land-use-orientation/
LOCATION:Gustavus Adolphus Church\, 1669 Arcade St\, Saint Paul\, 55106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230531T172625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T172625Z
UID:10001718-1687356000-1687359600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Next steps for Bring it Home\, Minnesota – June 21\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Bring it Home\, Minnesota—the new state-run program that expands access to rental assistance vouchers for extremely low-income families and individuals. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-june-21-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230515T142354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T192059Z
UID:10001711-1687276800-1687284000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Celebration for Lee Blons
DESCRIPTION:During this in-person celebration\, we’ll honor Lee’s 20+ years of service to Beacon\, her dynamic leadership\, and her relentless commitment to our vision that ‘all people have a home.’
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/retirement-celebration/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, Guild Hall\, 1900 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230516T171550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T171550Z
UID:10001712-1686754800-1686760200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Metro- Delivering the Keys
DESCRIPTION:The Metro area is facing a crisis of affordable housing development in the suburbs. While cities like Minneapolis and St Paul that have their own rental assistance vouchers to distribute can use them for creating new affordable housing\, most cities are counting on the Met Council to do so. People of faith will stand together to call for a solution to the crisis and deliver the keys that have been collected by congregations\, representing the homes that need to be “unlocked” by the Met Council in our Metro! \nThis event is beginning at Central Presbyterian Church\, and we will be walking to Met Council.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/unlock-the-metro-delivering-the-keys/
LOCATION:Central Presbyterian Church\, 500 Cedar Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230531T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T173049Z
UID:10001717-1686751200-1686754800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Next steps for Bring it Home\, Minnesota – June 14\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Bring it Home\, Minnesota—the new state-run program that expands access to rental assistance vouchers for extremely low-income families and individuals. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-june-14-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230531T210446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T165055Z
UID:10001720-1686247200-1686256200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Pointe: Press Conference and Shakopee Planning Commission – 6/8/23
DESCRIPTION:The City of Shakopee approved land use for Prairie Pointe\, supportive housing for families\, in 2020 because of how important the development is in meeting the needs of the community and how deeply the projects aligns with the city’s stated goals and commitments around housing. The community and the city already came together around this development as a key answer to solving the growing concerns of housing instability. \nBut now\, there is a group seeking to undermine these community decisions by pushing to rezone the property in opposition to the city’s stated values and goals. We are shocked that the Planning Commission and City Council are considering this unprecedented move to invalidate the community decision to support Prairie Pointe and the dedicated investments that have been made. \nShow up in solidarity with Prairie Pointe for a press conference (at 6:15 p.m.) and the Planning Commission meeting (at 7 p.m.) on June 8 and demonstrate that you believe quality affordable housing belongs in all communities! \nNote: This is an in-person only event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/prairie-pointe-6-8-23/
LOCATION:Shakopee City Hall\, 485 Gorman St\, Shakopee\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230531T170232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T173501Z
UID:10001716-1686146400-1686148200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Next steps for Bring it Home\, Minnesota – June 7\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Bring it Home\, Minnesota—the new state-run program that expands access to rental assistance vouchers for extremely low-income families and individuals. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-june-7-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230525T190500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T180114Z
UID:10001715-1686076200-1686078000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Metro: Understanding the Met Council's role in housing development
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative 30-minute virtual Zoom event where we will walk through the crucial role that the Metropolitan Council plays in the development of deeply affordable housing across the Twin Cities metro! \nWe will also provide details on Beacon’s “Unlock the Metro” campaign and the important role Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) play in the creation of new\, deeply affordable supportive housing. \nClick here for a link to this virtual Zoom event.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/unlock-the-metro-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230501T170726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T122514Z
UID:10001708-1685541600-1685543400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use – May 31\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Gladstone Crossing. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-may-31-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230519T145854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T151037Z
UID:10001713-1685466000-1685471400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring It Home\, Minnesota\, Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:After three years of advocacy and lobbying\, the Minnesota Legislature has officially created a new state voucher program. This is a huge win. Join us in celebrating together! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-minnesota-celebration/
LOCATION:Lake Monster Brewing Company\, 550 Vandalia St. #160\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230405T195110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T195110Z
UID:10001696-1685007000-1685012400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis City Council - 5/25/23
DESCRIPTION:Join Beacon leaders to witness the Minneapolis City Council’s discussion and vote on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. We have been advocating for a focus on deeply affordable housing for households with incomes below 30% of the area median income.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/minneapolis-city-council-5-25-23/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230501T170612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T170612Z
UID:10001707-1684936800-1684938600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use – May 24\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Gladstone Crossing. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-may-24-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230501T170412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T170513Z
UID:10001706-1684332000-1684333800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use – May 17\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Gladstone Crossing. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-may-17/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230502T202813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T123352Z
UID:10001709-1684261800-1684267200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:FMF update: Meet HHF Abundance!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event will be in person. More information in the registration email. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/fmf-update-meet-hhf/
LOCATION:HHF Abundance Offices\, 115 E 2nd St\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230403T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T123251Z
UID:10001695-1684243800-1684251000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Attends BIHZ!
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-attends-bihz-5-16-23/
LOCATION:Room 317\, City Hall 350 S. 5th St.\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415\, 350 S. 5th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230509T141526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T141526Z
UID:10001710-1683793800-1683795600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Special Rent is Due - 5/11/23
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/special-rent-is-due-5-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230501T152121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T152121Z
UID:10001705-1683727200-1683729000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use – May 10\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Gladstone Crossing. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-may-10-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230414T125537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T125537Z
UID:10001701-1683129600-1683135000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Vista 44 Groundbreaking and Reception
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers will include Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho\, Hennepin County Commissioner Chris LaTondresse\, and Anjuli Cameron from the Metropolitan Council. \nYour pre-registration is appreciated so we can ensure there are ample refreshments at the reception.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/vista-44-groundbreaking-and-reception/
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Gladstone Crossing Moves Toward Land Use - May 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about what the exciting next steps are for Gladstone Crossing. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-may-3-2023/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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CREATED:20230323T155343Z
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SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/1/23
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn 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! \nThis meeting will have Closed Captions available. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-is-due-day-of-action-5-1-23/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230419T144820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T144836Z
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SUMMARY:Families Moving Forward Update- 4/27/2023
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis is a virtual event held over Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link to join the meeting upon registering.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/fmf-update-4-27-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T162801
CREATED:20230331T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T204423Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step – 4/26/23
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome learn more about Vista 44\, including just how soon this desperately needed family supportive housing will open in Hopkins. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-vista-44-takes-a-big-step-4-26-23/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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