The Hopkins City Council is voting on our land use application for Vista 44. Show up to say you support it! Wear blue, and invite others from your congregation to join you. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('a62cbda4-a677-4073-ac65-f721027c421f'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async = true; e.src = 'https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/webforms/bbox-min.js'; document.getElementsByTagName('head').appendChild(e); } […]
Join us for an exciting evening as we formally LAUNCH supportive homes for families in Scott County! We've been building toward this day for a long time, and we hope you'll be there to help us celebrate it. Together, we WILL bring supportive housing to Scott County! window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('51a02a30-defa-4541-b64a-74767f4dec36'); }; […]
We're stepping up on major policy initiatives in 2020, and we need YOU to stand up and help us lead the way! At Congregation Convening, we need YOU to show our elected officials you support these campaigns, you are calling for their support as well, and that you're here to kickstart the critical momentum needed […]
Covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers, including why families are homeless, what to expect from the families being hosted, roles of volunteers, and the support Beacon's shelter staff provides. For new and experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending once every two to three years to stay up to date on […]
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. For donors, members of Beacon congregations and members of prospective congregations. Dinner included. […]
This new workshop links the hosting experience to faith values. Participants will reflect on often-hidden aspects of culture and assumptions, and develop a deeper understanding of how to create an environment where families are welcomed and valued. For experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending Hosting Basics first and having had the experience […]
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 how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational […]
Is your congregation considering hosting Families Moving Forward? Join us at a host site to see what it looks like and hear from experienced volunteers and staff about what it takes to host. Bring your questions and a friend from your congregation! window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('c9c19326-d031-4e0c-b8ba-80716b68a9d2'); }; (function () { var e […]
Clergy and religious leaders on staff at Beacon congregations will gather at their choice of two dates and locations. We will continue exploring the leadership opportunities and challenges as our congregations organize for housing and policy and strive to be inclusive shelter hosts. Let’s support and learn from one another in the unique roles clergy […]
Join Beacon congregation leaders, supporters of housing, and the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless at Homeless Day on the Hill! Homeless Day on the Hill is the largest lobby day during the session on housing issues, and we need to show up strong! To register, click here! For questions and more information, contact Ben Helvick […]