• Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing

    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 […]

  • Rent is Due: Day of Action – 1/5/22

    Our vision is that all people have a home. The pandemic and economic crisis have been 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. We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program […]

  • Beacon Now: What Happens at a Legislative Session? – 1/5/22

    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 […]

  • Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing

    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 […]

  • Beacon Now: What Happens at a Legislative Session? – 1/12/22

    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 […]

  • Leadership Assembly – 1/13/22

    Are you a leader of a Beacon Leadership Team or a Campaign Action Team? Interested in learning more about the work we do together to create change? Need some inspiration? Leadership Assemblies are a place for established and emerging leaders to come together to get grounded, energized and connected. The January leadership assembly will focus […]

  • Minneapolis BIHZ Committee Watch Party – 1/18/22

    Emerson Village in North Minneapolis will depend on awards of capital funding from the city and state to become a reality! Join the Emerson Village team to watch the live stream of the meeting where this year’s Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards will be presented. Watch with us over Zoom, chat your questions and […]

  • Beacon Now: What Happens at a Legislative Session? – 1/19/22

    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 […]

  • Clergy and Staff Gathering – 1/20/22

    A quarterly virtual gathering space for clergy and staff of congregations to build relationships and skills for the work we share as a collaborative. In January, join us for a special conversation to contribute clergy and staff perspectives to Beacon’s strategic planning process. How do you see the future we will live into together? This […]

  • Beacon Now: What Happens at a Legislative Session? – 1/26/22

    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 […]