Practice building relationships and organizing power to create change. Relationships are the building blocks to our collective power. Connecting with new leaders is essential, whether you’re hosting Families Moving Forward, […]
For Prairie Pointe to keep moving forward we need to make sure our elected officials see us and hear from us. That is why Shakopee residents and folks from across […]
On Tuesday May 12, join Minneapolis Area Synod Bishop Rev. Ann M. Svennungsen and Beacon’s CEO/President Lee Blons for a conversation with clergy across the Southwest Metro Area. Hear about […]
In this time of disruption, people in our shelters and housing are facing particularly big challenges when it comes to staying healthy and employed. Lee Blons, CEO/President, will be hosting […]
Each member of your Beacon Leadership Team is invited to our May 19th Assembly. This time to gather is even more important now as we are all physical distancing from […]
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 […]
Thank you for joining together to take action for home. We are excited to join with you in this virtual action on Monday, June 1. Please register to commit to: -Joining together for a thirty-minute update video call at 8:30 a.m. -Calling your legislator during the day and reporting on it through an easy online […]
Show up for Prairie Pointe at the crucial city council vote! You are encouraged to join us either in person or on a virtual event. Our first priority is to keep everyone safe. If you're joining us in person: You must wear a face mask; Please keep a distance of at least 6 feet between […]
George Floyd was killed by a police officer in the Central neighborhood, one of the historically redlined neighborhoods of South Minneapolis. The Mapping Prejudice project at the University of Minnesota has uncovered thousands of racial covenants on properties around Minneapolis and beyond which actually created the map used to exclude Black families from home ownership […]
Join us from 4:00 – 6:00 PM for this virtual leadership assembly focusing on the special session and Beacon’s bold policy initiative, Bring It Home Minnesota. Ben Helvick Anderson, Beacon’s Policy Director will highlight the strategy for the summer and fall leading to the January legislative session. There is much we can do to influence […]