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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Expansion - 7/7/21
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 this 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 Lydia Apartments expansion\, which will double the number of people able to be served there. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-070721/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210622T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T153002Z
UID:10001498-1626114600-1626118200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Together: Conversations for Change
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Together is our collaborative-wide inreach\, when congregations will conduct 1000 one-to-one conversations over 10 weeks! Imagine what we will learn and how much stronger we will be together. \nThis orientation is the first opportunity for leaders coordinating this effort in their congregation to hear the plans\, systems and resources to make this go smoothly. We will record this session as a training video for others to use as they join in over the summer. Required trainings for everyone conducting the one-to-ones will be offered in August. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/powerful-together-071221/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Congregation Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210624T210136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T210136Z
UID:10001501-1626271200-1626273000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Expansion - 7/14/21
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 this 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 Lydia Apartments expansion\, which will double the number of people able to be served there. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-7-14-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210616T175518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T175518Z
UID:10001497-1626327000-1626375600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly 1-1 training and practice session! \nWe’re always talking about the fact that 1-1 relational visits comprise the core building block of our organizing\, so we want to make sure we’re putting our words into action. Drop in for an informal mini-training and practice opportunity. \nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday of each month at this time\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-1-1-0721/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210624T210519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T210519Z
UID:10001502-1626876000-1626877800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Expansion - 7/21/21
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 this 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 Lydia Apartments expansion\, which will double the number of people able to be served there. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-7-21-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210609T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T193437Z
UID:10001495-1627322400-1627329600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race & Housing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, July 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Monday\, August 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-race-housing/2021-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210624T210852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T210852Z
UID:10001503-1627480800-1627482600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Expansion - 7/28/21
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 this 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 Lydia Apartments expansion\, which will double the number of people able to be served there. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-7-28-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210624T204132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T193932Z
UID:10001499-1627893000-1627894800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 8/2/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are 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. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Monday\, August 2\, join us 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. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-0821/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210609T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T193437Z
UID:10001496-1627927200-1627934400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race & Housing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, July 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Monday\, August 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-race-housing/2021-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210524T200557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T172846Z
UID:10001486-1628618400-1628625600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inreach Training - 8/10/21
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, congregations across the collaborative will simultaneously engage in an inreach: one-to-one conversations to listen to each other’s deep connection to home and share our determination to make affordable housing a reality for everyone in our state. Imagine the most exciting Beacon gathering you have ever attended – the energy\, and how many people were there! Now imagine the power of that gathering when 1400 people across the Twin Cities Metro have been building relationships and the power to pass Bring it Home\, MN. We will be a presence at the Capitol that can’t be ignored! \nJoin us for a virtual training on these unique one-to-one visits. Attend any of the three sessions – or all for more practice! \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-training-8-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210723T200648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T172916Z
UID:10001504-1628690400-1628692200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: An Inside Look at Bimosedaa - 8/11/21
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 this 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 give you an inside look at Bimosedaa\, upcoming supportive housing in Downtown Minneapolis created in collaboration with the Red Lake Nation. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nNote: Beacon Now will be on summer break on Wednesday\, August 4th. These August sessions will be on the remaining three Wednesdays: 11\, 18\, 25. \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-8-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210524T201143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T173014Z
UID:10001487-1628935200-1628942400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inreach Training - 8/14/21
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, congregations across the collaborative will simultaneously engage in an inreach: one-to-one conversations to listen to each other’s deep connection to home and share our determination to make affordable housing a reality for everyone in our state. Imagine the most exciting Beacon gathering you have ever attended – the energy\, and how many people were there! Now imagine the power of that gathering when 1400 people across the Twin Cities Metro have been building relationships and the power to pass Bring it Home\, MN. We will be a presence at the Capitol that can’t be ignored! \nJoin us for a virtual training on these unique one-to-one visits. Attend any of the three sessions – or all for more practice! \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-training-8-14-21/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210729T155633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T173102Z
UID:10001509-1629129600-1629136800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council Public Hearing - 8/16/21
DESCRIPTION:The development of supportive housing is impossible to build without rent subsidies like Project-Based Vouchers. \nThe Metro HRA is the largest administrator of the Housing Choice Voucher Program in the state of Minnesota\, and without a reliable\, annual process for obtaining project-based rent subsidies\, Beacon won’t be able to develop desperately needed supportive housing for families across the metro area. \nOn Monday August 16 at 4 p.m.\, the Met Council’s Community Development Committee will be hosting a public hearing where residents can tune in or share their testimony. \nFaith communities from across the collaborative are coming together at this digital hearing to demonstrate our support for this crucial community resource and why we need to have project-based vouchers on the table in 2022 and beyond. \nAn email with the link to watch the public hearing will be sent to you once it is made available by the Community Development Committee. We will also hold a short Zoom debrief immediately after the hearing. \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-0821/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210723T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T173127Z
UID:10001505-1629295200-1629297000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: An Inside Look at Bimosedaa - 8/18/21
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 this 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 give you an inside look at Bimosedaa\, upcoming supportive housing in Downtown Minneapolis created in collaboration with the Red Lake Nation. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-8-18-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210723T201138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T173157Z
UID:10001506-1629900000-1629901800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: An Inside Look at Bimosedaa - 8/25/21
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 this 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 give you an inside look at Bimosedaa\, upcoming supportive housing in Downtown Minneapolis created in collaboration with the Red Lake Nation. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nTo learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-8-25-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210817T182053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T182053Z
UID:10001511-1630348200-1630351800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Bimosedaa
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to begin construction on about 50 supportive homes in Downtown Minneapolis\, in collaboration with the Red Lake Nation\, we want to take a moment to celebrate! Join us virtually to hear more about how we got from the Wall of Forgotten Natives encampment to this moment and see a tour of the historic building. Beacon staff\, along with some of our partners at Red Lake Nation and Avivo\, will be livestreaming on-site to give you an inside look into the building that will soon become Bimosedaa. We will also celebrate these upcoming homes with a traditional blessing led by a member of Red Lake Nation. \nPlease register below to receive a link to join us for this historic occasion. If you would like to learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/celebrating-bimosedaa/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210729T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T153911Z
UID:10001508-1630432800-1630440000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inreach Training - 8/31/21
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, congregations across the collaborative will simultaneously engage in an inreach: one-to-one conversations to listen to each other’s deep connection to home and share our determination to make affordable housing a reality for everyone in our state. Imagine the most exciting Beacon gathering you have ever attended – the energy\, and how many people were there! Now imagine the power of that gathering when 1400 people across the Twin Cities Metro have been building relationships and the power to pass Bring it Home\, MN. We will be a presence at the Capitol that can’t be ignored! \nJoin us for a training on these unique one-to-one visits. Attend any of the five sessions – or all for more practice! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-training-8-31-21/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210726T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T162959Z
UID:10001507-1630485000-1630486800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 9/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are 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. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, September 1\, join us 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. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-9-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210817T154745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T192051Z
UID:10001510-1631210400-1631215800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inreach 1-1 Practice and Open House for Visitors
DESCRIPTION:This is an additional\, optional opportunity for people serving as visitors in our Inreach Campaign: Powerful Together. Attendees will have the opportunity to go deeper on the principles and skills of 1-1 relational visits\, ask questions that came up for you in your training\, and the chance to get in some more practice. Please note that this training is not a substitute for our required Inreach Visitor trainings\, offered August 10\, 14 and 31. We extend this invitation particularly to visitors who are newer to Beacon and 1-1s\, but all Inreach visitors are welcome! \nA link to join the virtual event will be emailed to you after registering. If you would like to learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-practice/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210820T164657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T164657Z
UID:10001512-1631556000-1631563200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inreach Training - 9/13/21
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, congregations across the collaborative will simultaneously engage in an inreach: one-to-one conversations to listen to each other’s deep connection to home and share our determination to make affordable housing a reality for everyone in our state. Imagine the most exciting Beacon gathering you have ever attended – the energy\, and how many people were there! Now imagine the power of that gathering when 1400 people across the Twin Cities Metro have been building relationships and the power to pass Bring it Home\, MN. We will be a presence at the Capitol that can’t be ignored! \nJoin us for a training on these unique one-to-one visits. Attend any of the four sessions – or all for more practice! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-training-9-13-21/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210826T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T213012Z
UID:10001514-1631637000-1631644200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Ramsey County Budget Hearing
DESCRIPTION:For too long\, Ramsey County has been the only metro HRA (Housing Redevelopment Authority) that has not used its ability to raise funds for affordable housing through a property tax. The County Board hopes to change that\, and we want to voice our support. Join us for the hearing\, which will be both online and in person\, and for a virtual debrief to start whenever the hearing concludes! \nThe hearing begins  at 4:30 p.m. without a pre-determined end time. Our virtual Zoom debrief will begin immediately after it ends and have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive a link and more information. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ramsey-budget/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210915T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T204348Z
UID:10001517-1632319200-1632321000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 9/22/21
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 this 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 how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-9-22-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210915T204556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T204556Z
UID:10001518-1632924000-1632925800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 9/29/21
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 this 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 how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-9-29-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210826T153940Z
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UID:10001513-1633024800-1633032000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Inreach Training - 9/30/21
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, congregations across the collaborative will simultaneously engage in an inreach: one-to-one conversations to listen to each other’s deep connection to home and share our determination to make affordable housing a reality for everyone in our state. Imagine the most exciting Beacon gathering you have ever attended – the energy\, and how many people were there! Now imagine the power of that gathering when 1400 people across the Twin Cities Metro have been building relationships and the power to pass Bring it Home\, MN. We will be a presence at the Capitol that can’t be ignored! \nJoin us for a training on these unique one-to-one visits. Attend any of the five sessions – or all for more practice! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-training-9-30-21/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210826T214931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T220308Z
UID:10001515-1633077000-1633078800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 10/1/21
DESCRIPTION:Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis are 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. \nWe need Bring It Home\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Friday\, October 1\, join us 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. There will be Closed Captions available on Zoom. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-10-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210907T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T151751Z
UID:10001516-1633456800-1633462200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent Stabilization Forum
DESCRIPTION:Both Minneapolis and St. Paul voters will have the opportunity to support rent stabilization programs this November. As a developer and owner of apartments with the vision that all people have a home\, Beacon urges members of our collaborating congregations to vote “yes.” This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the ballot measures in both cities and why our faith values guide us to supporting them. \nThere will be Closed Captioning available at this event. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-stabilization-forum/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210915T205230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205230Z
UID:10001519-1633528800-1633530600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/6/21
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 this 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 how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-6-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210930T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T203406Z
UID:10001525-1634059800-1634070600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis Voter Phone Bank - 10/12/21
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for a brief virtual training and shift calling voters about rent stabilization! Beacon believes our faith values call us not only to vote yes but to encourage our neighbors to vote yes with us and these phone banks will be our main tool to do so. Register on our calendar for the date you are interested in and you’ll receive detailed instructions for participating in this action. Once we get the hang of the technology\, this is a rewarding and impactful action! \nYou will need a computer or tablet AND a phone to use the dialing software. Training is provided\, no experience necessary! Please register by noon the day before your selected date! This will allow us time to email you instructions for how to participate. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/mpls-phone-bank-1/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210915T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T205557Z
UID:10001520-1634133600-1634135400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ensuring Affordable Rent - 10/13/21
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 this 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 how we can help all renters afford home through Bring it Home\, Minnesota and rent stabilization. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-10-13-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry,Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T204832
CREATED:20210924T200214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T200214Z
UID:10001523-1634238000-1634241600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Together Coordinator Check-in
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Together: Conversations for Change are underway in 25 congregations! All coordinators are encouraged to gather and share what’s working and where you need support. We have a collective goal of over 1000 conversations – let’s work together to reach it! \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inreach-check-in/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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