Working together, we believe it’s possible for all people to have a home. If we join our voices and our resources, we believe we have the power to see this happen in our lifetimes. Ensuring this future will require the investment of both public and private funds. It takes nearly $4 million from our community […]
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. To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home, we need skilled leaders able to build meaningful relationships with decision […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. We’ll plan to hold these […]
Emerson Village is at-risk of being passed over for critical funding from the Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The 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 […]
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. […]