Beacon Now: How Does a Collaborative Work? - 10/19/22
2022-10-19 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This session will cover “How Does a Collaborative Work?” Learn about the benefits of Beacon’s collaborative of congregations and how we are able to achieve more together for home than we could individually.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: How Does a Collaborative Work? - 10/26/22
2022-10-26 14:00 - 14:30

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 11/1/22
2022-11-01 08:30 - 09:00
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, Minnesota, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Tuesday, November 1, join us on Zoom 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. This meeting will have Closed Captions available.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session - 11/02/22
2022-11-02 14:00 - 14:30
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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This session will cover “Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session”. Learn about our plans for the 2023 legislative session.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session - 11/09/22
2022-11-09 14:00 - 14:30
Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session – 11/09/22

‘Light the Way Home: A Beacon Fundraiser’
2022-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Radisson Blu at Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Ensuring that all people have a home will require the investment of both public and private funds. ‘Light the Way Home’ offers an invitation for community members to give generously and come together to address housing instability.
There is no requirement to give, cost to the luncheon, or any minimum gift, but we think that you’ll be inspired to join us with your donation or multi-year pledge. Every gift matters and every donation is more than a gift, it’s another person who has joined with us to say that now is the time that all people have a home.
Save the date for ‘Light the Way Home: A Beacon Fundraiser!’ Join a community of supporters inspired to create homes, support families, and impact policy to achieve our vision that all people have a home.
Friday, November 11, 2022
12 – 1 p.m.
Free and in-person
Radisson Blu at Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425
Visit www.beaconinterfaith.org/light/ to learn more.
Registration for this event has closed. If you have any questions, please reach out to Matt Lawton at mlawton@beaconinterfaith.org
Event Details for Attendees
Location
Radisson Blu at Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
Registration Check-In
Registration check-in opens at 11:30 a.m. Please arrive no later than 11:45 as our program will begin promptly at noon.
Event Begins Promptly at Noon
If you arrive after the event starts, you will be asked to wait until there is an appropriate pause in the presentation to be seated. We ask that guests consider the possibility of inclement weather and any extra time needed to navigate parking.
Parking
Free parking is available in the East and West ramps at the Mall of America. Please allow ample time (approximately 10-15 minutes) to walk from the parking ramp to the Radisson Blu. The mall has directions to the hotel at each of the informational kiosks. Alternatively, complementary valet parking will be offered for anyone who chooses. If you choose to valet your car, Beacon will provide you a parking voucher at registration that you will use when retrieving your vehicle at the end of the event.
Directions to Radisson Blu from Inside the Mall of America
The Radisson Blu is located at the south side of the mall.
Enter from the Mall of America on the second floor, via skyway. ‘Light the Way Home’ will be in the Lakes Ballroom.
Directions from Valet Parking
Valet parking is available on the ground level of the hotel. Enter the Radisson Blu at the valet station and proceed to level 2 and the Lakes Ballroom.

Questions?
Please contact Matt Lawton, events coordinator at mlawton@beaconinterfaith.org.
Thank you for helping us light the way home! We look forward to seeing you Friday!

Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session - 11/16/22
2022-11-16 14:00 - 14:30
Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session – 11/16/22

Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session - 11/23/22
2022-11-23 14:00 - 14:30
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.
This session will cover “Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session”. Learn about our plans for the 2023 legislative session.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Housing Policy and the 2023 Legislative Session - 11/30/22
2022-11-30 14:00 - 14:30

Congregational Convening - 12/01/2022
2022-12-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Gloria Dei Lutheran, St Paul, 700 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN, 55114, United States
Join us for our Beacon Congregational Convening. At this convening we will gather as all of the congregations a part of Beacon to:
• Learn about and celebrate the new five year plan
• Understand and provide input on our new developments
• Launch our new Unlock the Metro Campaign: A Campaign for Project Based Vouchers
• Preview the plan for this upcoming legislative session as we work on Bring it Home, Minnesota and other important bills

Power Tools: Winter 2022
2022-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
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 all of these skills and more!
To cover the cost of material, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation.
This is a four-part series of training. This is part one.
Please only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
Sun, December 4th, 3:00 – 8:00, In person, Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Mon, December 5th, 5:00 – 8:00, Virtual
Sun, December 11th, 3:00 – 8:00, Virtual
Mon, December 12th, 5:00 – 8:00, Virtual
This first portion of the training will be in person at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Power Tools: Winter 2022
2022-12-05 17:00 - 20:00
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 all of these skills and more!
To cover the cost of material, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation.
This is a four-part series of training. This is part two.
Please only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
Sun, December 4th, 3:00 – 8:00, In person, Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Mon, December 5th, 5:00 – 8:00, Virtual
Sun, December 11th, 3:00 – 8:00, Virtual
Mon, December 12th, 5:00 – 8:00, Virtual
This part of the training will be a virtual event and meeting links will be emailed out.

Beacon Now: Beacon 2022 in Review - 12/07/22
2022-12-07 14:00 - 14:30
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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This session will cover “Beacon 2022 in Review.” Look back on all the Collaborative accomplished in 2022 toward our vision that all people have a home.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Beacon 2022 in Review - 12/14/22
2022-12-14 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Beacon 2022 in Review - 12/21/22
2022-12-21 14:00 - 14:30

Start With Home: Rally for Housing at the State Capitol
2023-01-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
Please join our Start With Home: Rally for Housing on January 11, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. for equitable and stable housing in Minnesota! We’ll be at the Capitol Rotunda with other leading nonprofit housing organizations to make sure home is front-and-center in the minds of our elected officials as they create state budgets.
Register to get more information. Then invite your friends, neighbors, congregation members, coworkers, and everyone else to join you! We all benefit when we can all afford our home.

Power Tools - Winter 2023
2023-01-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-05 18:00 - 20:30
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 all of these skills and more!
To cover the cost of material, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation.
This is a three-part series of trainings, and attendance at each part is important.
Please only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 2/1/2023
2023-02-01 08:30 - 09:00
It’s clear: We need Bring it Home, Minnesota! This transformational rent support legislation will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Wednesday, February 1, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute meeting, where we will provide updates on where the initiative stands at the legislature, how momentum continues to grow, and what action we’ll take together to keep moving Bring it Home, Minnesota forward!
This meeting will have Closed Captions available.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/1/23
2023-02-01 14:00 - 14:30
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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This session will cover updates on Prairie Pointe, upcoming deeply affordable, family supportive housing in Shakopee.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Bring it Home House Hearing
2023-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55155, United States
The Bring it Home bill will be heard in the House Housing Committee at 3 p.m. in the State Office Building, 100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155 in room 5.
Beacon and partners are preparing testimony. It would be great to have a group of supporters IN PERSON and a group online. Please register and indicate where you will show up.

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/8/23
2023-02-08 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/15/23
2023-02-15 14:00 - 14:30

Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/22/23
2023-02-22 14:00 - 14:30

Letter from a Birmingham Jail
2023-02-23 17:30 - 19:30
Panel discussion of Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham jail.” As we discuss our faith and our moral compass in our actions, we will take a deep look into ones moral action vs their faith as we discuss Dr. King’s challenge to white clergy and its application to us today.
**Due to impending weather, this event will now be ONLINE ONLY**

Rent is Due: Day of Action - 3/1/23
2023-03-01 08:30 - 09:00
It’s clear: We need Bring it Home, Minnesota! This transformational rent support legislation will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home.
On Wednesday, March 1, join us on Zoom at 8:30 a.m. for a thirty-minute meeting, where we will provide updates on where the initiative stands at the legislature, how momentum continues to grow, and what action we’ll take together to keep moving Bring it Home, Minnesota forward!
This meeting will have Closed Captions available.
Please register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.

Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates - 3/1/23
2023-03-01 14:00 - 14:30
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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color.
This month we’ll be discussing the forthcoming retirement of Beacon’s longtime President/CEO Lee Blons, the Lighthouse Union of Beacon staff, and providing other updates on Beacon staff.
This Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.

Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/8/23
2023-03-08 14:00 - 14:30

Bring it Home, MN Senate Hearing
2023-03-16 12:30 - 14:30 | 1150 Minnesota Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, 55103
The Bring it Home bill will be heard in the Senate at 12:30 p.m. by the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee in 1150 Minnesota State Senate Building, 95 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55103.
Beacon and partners are preparing testimony. It would be great to have a group of supporters IN PERSON and a group online. Please register and indicate where you will show up.
