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 why we can’t build our way out of the problem of homelessness. For donors, members of Beacon congregations and members of prospective congregations. Dinner included. […]
This new workshop links the hosting experience to faith values. Participants will reflect on often-hidden aspects of culture and assumptions, and develop a deeper understanding of how to create an environment where families are welcomed and valued. For experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending Hosting Basics first and having had the experience […]
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 how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational […]
Is your congregation considering hosting Families Moving Forward? Join us at a host site to see what it looks like and hear from experienced volunteers and staff about what it takes to host. Bring your questions and a friend from your congregation! window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('c9c19326-d031-4e0c-b8ba-80716b68a9d2'); }; (function () { var e […]
Clergy and religious leaders on staff at Beacon congregations will gather at their choice of two dates and locations. We will continue exploring the leadership opportunities and challenges as our congregations organize for housing and policy and strive to be inclusive shelter hosts. Let’s support and learn from one another in the unique roles clergy […]
Join Beacon congregation leaders, supporters of housing, and the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless at Homeless Day on the Hill! Homeless Day on the Hill is the largest lobby day during the session on housing issues, and we need to show up strong! To register, click here! For questions and more information, contact Ben Helvick […]
Clergy and religious leaders on staff at Beacon congregations will gather at their choice of two dates and locations. We will continue exploring the leadership opportunities and challenges as our congregations organize for housing and policy and strive to be inclusive shelter hosts. Let’s support and learn from one another in the unique roles clergy […]
Stories inspire, build relationships, and move people to action. We know this from the stories of the families who are served by our shelter program or the people who live in our buildings. But stories of struggle aren't limited to others. It's important we listen to each other. Learn how to tell your personal stories, […]
Join this Wednesday’s Town Hall Webcast with Lee Blons to learn how Beacon is meeting the needs of guests and residents during the Coronavirus pandemic, and what you can do to help. There will be time for Q&A during the discussion, or you can add your question when registering to submit your question ahead of […]
Join community members from Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative Congregations in a conversation with State Legislators about our shared vision of all people having a home – a vision whose urgency our current crisis amplifies. We’ll ask lawmakers to commit to supporting emergency relief funds to ensure our neighbors can stay in the homes they have, […]