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SUMMARY:Legislative Meeting: Sen. Fateh
DESCRIPTION:Join us to welcome Senator Omar Fateh (62 – Minneapolis)\, one of our newly elected legislators in Minnesota. His support of Bring It Home\, MN will make a huge difference as we work to ensure all people have a home. Whether you live\, work\, or worship in the district or can show up in solidarity\, join us to introduce him to Beacon!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/legislative-meeting-sen-fateh/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T173853Z
UID:10001424-1613667600-1613673000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural 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 at this time\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-10221/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210107T230408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T230408Z
UID:10001434-1613570400-1613572200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Current Projects - 2/17/21
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover all current Beacon projects. 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-0217/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210204T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T145713Z
UID:10001451-1613224800-1613228400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Legislative Meeting: Rep. Agbaje
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Emerson Village team and congregations from across the collaborative to meet newly elected state Representative Esther Agbaje. She has signed onto our Bring It Home\, MN bill and voiced support in the hearing! Wherever you live or worship\, you can be part of introducing her to Beacon and hearing about her perspective on housing. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/legislative-meeting-rep-agbaje/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210107T225327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T225539Z
UID:10001433-1612965600-1612967400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Current Projects - 2/10/21
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover all current Beacon projects. 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-0210/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210107T224653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T225057Z
UID:10001432-1612360800-1612362600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Current Projects - 2/3/21
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover the status of all current Beacon projects. 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-0203/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210108T193747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183939Z
UID:10001437-1612288800-1612296000@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. Tuesday\, January 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, February 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \nRegistration is now CLOSED for this event\, but you can register the next occurrence of this series here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-rh/2021-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210126T174633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T174633Z
UID:10001449-1612261800-1612269000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring It Home\, MN - House Hearing 02/02/21
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch virtually and debrief the hearing for our Bring It Home\, MN bill in the Minnesota House Housing Committee. The bill\, HF 40\, sponsored by Rep. Michael Howard\, creates a Minnesota rent subsidy program to create housing stability for all low-income renters in our state. Beacon is working with Rep. Howard and other supporting organizations to organize. \nWe need to show up to support the bill and all of the testifiers! \nPlease register to commit to watching the hearing. We will send you information on how to watch the hearing and an invitation to a Beacon debrief call after.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bringithomemn-house-hearing-0221/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210119T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T201637Z
UID:10001440-1612168200-1612170000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 2/01/21
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\, February 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. \nWe look forward to joining with you on February 1.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-20121/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210104T203254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T191617Z
UID:10001423-1611853200-1611858600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural 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 at this time (For January\, we had to move to the 4th due to a conflict) so if you can’t make this month you can make the next! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba1-1/2021-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T101500
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210120T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T151113Z
UID:10001443-1611824400-1611828900@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Clergy & Religious Leaders Gathering - 01/28/21
DESCRIPTION:Clergy and staff leaders of Beacon congregations are invited to gather monthly for reflection\, discussion\, and support. Hosted by Beacon organizers\, we’ll explore topics related to congregations’ work on shelter\, housing and policy and strengthen our collaborative for a prophetic presence in the public arena. Drop in for one\, or attend them all! Meetings will be virtual.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/clergy-religious-leaders-gathering-0121/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210107T224136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T224136Z
UID:10001431-1611756000-1611757800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Apartments - 1/27/21
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Lydia Apartments and the upcoming expansion that will double its size from 40 to 80 homes with supportive services for people dealing with mental illness or recovering from chemical dependency. 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-lydia-0113-2021-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210108T193747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183939Z
UID:10001436-1611684000-1611691200@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. Tuesday\, January 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, February 2 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. \nRegistration is now CLOSED for this event\, but you can register the next occurrence of this series here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/ba-rh/2021-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201118T163043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T144751Z
UID:10001409-1611255600-1611259200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:2021 Legislative Launch & Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event on Thursday\, January 21 at 7 p.m. to kick off Beacon state legislative work to advance our vision that all people have a home. \nWe will join together as the full Beacon collaborative to celebrate our vision and hear about what is at stake in this legislative session. We will also take action together by having a public dialogue with legislators and legislative leadership about how they will prioritize housing and support Bring It Home\, MN\, a statewide rent subsidy program. \nPlease select ‘Attendee: Quantity 1″ below to begin your registration and receive login info:
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/2021-legislative-launch-action/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210107T223735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T223735Z
UID:10001430-1611151200-1611153000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Apartments - 1/20/21
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Lydia Apartments and the upcoming expansion that will double its size from 40 to 80 homes with supportive services for people dealing with mental illness or recovering from chemical dependency. 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-lydia-0120/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20210107T222112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T222112Z
UID:10001429-1610546400-1610548200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Lydia Apartments - 1/13/21
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Lydia Apartments and the upcoming expansion that will double its size from 40 to 80 homes with supportive services for people dealing with mental illness or recovering from chemical dependency. 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-lydia-0113/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201203T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T203012Z
UID:10001419-1610474400-1610481600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Home
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what the three buckets of funding are needed to create affordable homes? Can you describe what supportive housing is? Here’s the tough one – who does it include when we say our focus is creating homes for those at 30% of the area median income (AMI)? \nBuilding Home is our introduction to housing development – no experience necessary! \nPlease select ‘Attendee: Quantity 1’ to begin your registration:
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-winter21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210105T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201124T213135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213537Z
UID:10001412-1609835400-1609837200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 1/05/21
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 Tuesday\, January 5\, 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. \nWe look forward to joining with you on January 5.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-010521/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201218T174437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T174437Z
UID:10001422-1609783200-1609786800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Pointe: Celebration and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:On January 4thth from 6 – 7 p.m. folks from across the southwest are coming together to celebrate our recent funding win in Scott County for Prairie Pointe! This win for Prairie Pointe is because of the dedication and advocacy from hundreds of people over the last several years\, but our work is not over yet! As we celebrate together\, we will also be discussing the next phase of our work around Prairie Pointe and the actionable steps ahead of us to make these desperately needed homes a realty. \nRegister today to celebrate and participate in our continued vision of home!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/prairie-pointe-celebration-next-steps/
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201231T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201124T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T175545Z
UID:10001411-1609430400-1609444800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:New Homes' Eve
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn the page on 2020? This New Year’s Eve\, Beacon invites everyone to participate in New Homes’ Eve\, a pandemic-safe celebration of Beacon preparing to start construction on four developments: Cranberry Ridge\, Bimosedaa\, and expansions at American House and Lydia! To get the party started we are collecting blessings for the ground those developments will sit on. \nWe’re looking for blessings representing all religious/cultural backgrounds\, so please participate! \nYou can send your blessings or ask any questions to Craig Freeman\, our Community Connection Manager\, at cfreeman@beaconinterfaith.org. \nFrom 5 – 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve\, you’re encouraged to drive to one or more of the four sites to offer a blessing (one of your own\, or one of those submitted to Craig). If you’re on social media\, take a picture of yourself at the site\, write your blessing\, and tag us on Facebook (@BeaconInterfaith)\, Twitter (@BelieveInHome) or Instagram (@BelieveInHome)\, and use the hash tag #BelieveInHome. \nTo learn more about these new homes\, download this PDF: New Homes Eve. \nFor directions to each of the sites\, click here.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/new-homes-eve/
CATEGORIES:Create New Homes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201230T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201230T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201124T224200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T185043Z
UID:10001417-1609336800-1609338600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Bring it Home\, Minnesota - 12/30/20
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Bring it Home\, Minnesota\, proposed legislation we believe would virtually end homelessness in the State\, and the actions you can take to make Bring it Home\, Minnesota a reality. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-30-20/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201124T224001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T224317Z
UID:10001414-1608732000-1608733800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Bring it Home\, Minnesota - 12/23/20
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Bring it Home\, Minnesota\, proposed legislation we believe would virtually end homelessness in the State\, and the actions you can take to make Bring it Home\, Minnesota a reality.” \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-23-20/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201214T220902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T220902Z
UID:10001421-1608283800-1608291000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Emerson Village: Mpls City Council Vote
DESCRIPTION:Emerson Village is at-risk of being passed over for critical funding from the Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund. \nThe Minneapolis Business\, Inspections\, Housing and Zoning Committee (BIHZ) did not recommend Emerson Village to the City Council for Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars. Emerson Village has the fourth highest score in the competitive proposal process and has the highest number of homes restricted to people with the lowest incomes but it was passed over in favor of projects that scored lower and/or that have fewer homes restricted to people earning less than 30 percent of the area median income. \nEmerson Village deserves the award of AHTF funds. We’re calling on the Minneapolis City Council to amend the BIHZ recommendations to include funding for Emerson Village. The Council has said housing – especially housing for people with the lowest incomes – is a priority. \nPlease register for information on how to watch the Council meeting and for a Zoom link to debrief with the collaborative following the vote. We will want to report a strong contingent of supporters to councilmembers during the meeting!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/emerson-village-mpls-city-council-vote/
CATEGORIES:Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201207T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T144811Z
UID:10001420-1608224400-1608228000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: 1-1 Skill Building
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural monthly 1-1 training and practice session! We’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.\n\nWe’ll plan to hold these every 3rd Thursday at this time\, so if you can’t make this month you can make the next!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/1-1-skill-building-dec2020/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T101500
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201105T194816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T194942Z
UID:10001407-1608195600-1608200100@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Clergy & Religious Leaders Gathering - 12/17/20
DESCRIPTION:Clergy and staff leaders of Beacon congregations are invited to gather monthly for reflection\, discussion\, and support. Hosted by Beacon organizers\, we’ll explore topics related to congregations’ work on shelter\, housing and policy and strengthen our collaborative for a prophetic presence in the public arena. Drop in for one\, or attend them all! Meetings will be virtual.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/clergy-religious-leaders-gathering-1220/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201124T223800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T224337Z
UID:10001413-1608127200-1608129000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Bring it Home\, Minnesota - 12/16/20
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Bring it Home\, Minnesota\, proposed legislation we believe would virtually end homelessness in the State\, and the actions you can take to make Bring it Home\, Minnesota a reality.” \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-16-20/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201123T220103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T220103Z
UID:10001410-1608048000-1608055200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home MN Leadership Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The New Year beckons\, and the 2021 legislative session offers exciting opportunities for us to be bold as we build support for Bring it Home\, MN. The organizers along with Ben\, our Director of Public Policy\, have scheduled a special Leadership Assembly to focus on the plan for the (virtual) legislative session and all the ways your congregation can get involved. Our courageous\, faithful and decisive voices heard are needed more than ever as we push for legislation for housing for those who need it the most. Bring your organizing plan – lets fill it in together! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership,Create New Homes,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T181500
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201125T130257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T163915Z
UID:10001418-1607621400-1607624100@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Great River Landing Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In August 2019\, Beacon and our partner\, Better Futures MN\, opened Great River Landing\, 72 homes for men\, primarily African American fathers\, who have recently exited incarceration and experienced homelessness. Unfortunately\, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented us from hosting a Grand Opening. But you can join us for a special Beacon Now: Great River Landing on December 10 at 5:30 p.m. to get a peek inside this wonderful building!
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/grl-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201124T224048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T224226Z
UID:10001416-1607522400-1607524200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Bring it Home\, Minnesota - 12/9/20
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 our neighbors now. Encampments of neighbors without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover Bring it Home\, Minnesota\, proposed legislation we believe would virtually end homelessness in the State\, and the actions you can take to make Bring it Home\, Minnesota a reality.” \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-9-20/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T120949
CREATED:20201022T215706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T174928Z
UID:10001406-1607263200-1607457600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change Virtual Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration is currently closed for this event. If you would still like to attend the workshop\, please contact your congregational organizer\, or Deb Rodgers if you’re not sure who your organizer is. \nTo 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 three-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of three virtual sessions:\n1. Sunday\, December 6 from 2 – 6 p.m.\n2. Monday\, December 7 from 4 – 8 p.m.\n3. Tuesday\, December 8 from 4 – 8 p.m. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $50 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/powertools1220/
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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