Join us in conversation with State Representative Heather (District 49A– Edina). Her recent 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 talk with her […]
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 Minnesotans now. Encampments […]
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 […]
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)? Building Home is our introduction to […]
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 Minnesotans now. Encampments […]
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. We need Bring It Home, MN, a rent subsidy program that […]
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 Minnesotans now. Encampments […]
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 two-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual […]
Often the most important things are the most difficult. Funding homes for people at the lowest incomes is one of those very important things. And because what we do takes […]
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 Minnesotans now. Encampments […]