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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds - 4/27/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the importance of Housing Infrastructure Bonds in creating affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes\, why we need to invest more in this critical resource\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-4-27-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds - 4/20/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the importance of Housing Infrastructure Bonds in creating affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes\, why we need to invest more in this critical resource\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-4-20-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220324T163246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T163457Z
UID:10001582-1650369600-1650373200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home\, Minnesota: Rally at the Capitol!
DESCRIPTION:Please join Bring it Home\, Minnesota on Tuesday April 19 from Noon to 1 p.m. for a rally for equitable and stable housing in Minnesota! We will have legislators\, housing leaders\, and those that have been directly affected speak at this event! You don’t want to miss it. \nRegister 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. \nWe will also have a virtual option to attend.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rally-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220330T133944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133944Z
UID:10001584-1649858400-1649860200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the importance of Housing Infrastructure Bonds in creating affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes\, why we need to invest more in this critical resource\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-4-13-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220330T133757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T133757Z
UID:10001583-1649253600-1649255400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Housing Infrastructure Bonds - 4/6/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the importance of Housing Infrastructure Bonds in creating affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes\, why we need to invest more in this critical resource\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-4-6-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001580-1649176200-1649190600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-04-05/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001579-1649089800-1649104200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-04-04/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220308T190925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T191838Z
UID:10001574-1648801800-1648803600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 4/1/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe need Bring it Home\, Minnesota\, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Friday\, April 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. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-4-1-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220223T192039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T192039Z
UID:10001573-1648648800-1648650600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ready for Cranberry Ridge - 3/30/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the latest on the soon-to-be-opened Cranberry Ridge\, apartments in Plymouth\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-3-30-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001578-1648571400-1648585800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-03-29/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220310T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143928Z
UID:10001577-1648485000-1648499400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership for Change - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 four-part virtual workshop focuses on how we understand and use power to address issues of homelessness; ways to act on individual and congregational interest; how to build powerful public relationships; tools to plan and act strategically; and how to participate in actions and campaigns that channel power and build the capacity of leaders\, congregations and the collaborative. \nThis workshop is composed of four virtual sessions:\n1. Monday\, March 28 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Tuesday\, March 29 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n3. Monday\, April 4 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n4. Tuesday\, April 5 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all four sessions to experience the full training. You will only need to register once. The Zoom link you’ll receive after registering will work for all four sessions. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $35 per person. Congregations may also wish to cover costs to invest in the leadership of their members. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend\, so please contact Deb Rodgers about a scholarship if needed. \nCore training for Beacon Leadership Team members\, key leaders\, clergy and faith leaders in Beacon congregations. We recommend six months’ experience with Beacon or with your congregation’s leadership team before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-spring22/2022-03-28/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220223T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T191916Z
UID:10001572-1648044000-1648045800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ready for Cranberry Ridge - 3/23/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the latest on the soon-to-be-opened Cranberry Ridge\, apartments in Plymouth\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-3-23-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220119T204228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T204228Z
UID:10001562-1647282600-1647289800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Building Home: What it Takes
DESCRIPTION: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 housing development – no experience necessary! \nThis Zoom training will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-3-14-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220223T191442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T191442Z
UID:10001571-1646834400-1646836200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ready for Cranberry Ridge - 3/9/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the latest on the soon-to-be-opened Cranberry Ridge\, apartments in Plymouth\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-3-9-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220119T202545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T151640Z
UID:10001561-1646332200-1646339400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Your BLT - 3/3/22
DESCRIPTION:Beacon Leadership Teams (or BLTs\, as we like to call them) are the necessary liaison between the congregation and the collaborative. This workshop focuses on who to look for in creating your team\, how to develop leaders and engage your congregation\, and how to develop an organizing plan that connects your faith traditions to the work of the collaborative in housing and policy. \nThis Zoom training will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/blt-3-3-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220223T191242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T191242Z
UID:10001570-1646229600-1646231400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Ready for Cranberry Ridge - 3/2/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will cover the latest on the soon-to-be-opened Cranberry Ridge\, apartments in Plymouth\, and how they connect to our vision that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-3-2-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220216T191558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T191558Z
UID:10001569-1646123400-1646125200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 3/1/22
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe need Bring it Home\, Minnesota\, a rent support program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Tuesday\, March 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. \nPlease register below to let us know you will participate and to receive further instructions on how to access the meeting.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/day-of-action-3-1-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220208T160510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T160510Z
UID:10001567-1645624800-1645626600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: The Met Council’s Role in Affordable Housing – 2/23/22
DESCRIPTION: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 the role of the Metropolitan Council in supporting affordable housing\, and why it is so important to the mission that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-2-23-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220202T173500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T173500Z
UID:10001564-1645020000-1645021800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: The Met Council's Role in Affordable Housing - 2/16/22
DESCRIPTION: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 the role of the Metropolitan Council in supporting affordable housing\, and why it is so important to the mission that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-2-16-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220208T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T163552Z
UID:10001568-1644921000-1644926400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home\, Minnesota: House Hearing - 2/15/22
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important hearing on Bring it Home\, Minnesota rent support legislation in the House! Partners working on Bring it Home\, Minnesota – including Beacon – will be testifying to legislators about the impact and timeliness of the bill. Show up to demonstrate to the Minnesota legislature why now is the moment to pass this transformative legislation and ensure every Minnesotan gets the rent support they deserve.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bringithomeminnesota-hearing-2-15-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220110T172401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T205537Z
UID:10001559-1644827400-1644831000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Week of Action Kickoff - 2/14/22
DESCRIPTION:It is time for Bring it Home\, MN and we are going to kickoff this 2022 legislative session strong! With a $7 billion surplus\, we have the opportunity to bring housing stability to all Minnesotans\, but it will only happen if we show up. \nJoin us for our February Rent is Due and Kickoff for our Bring it Home\, MN Week of Action Monday\, February 14 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom. Then\, during the week of Feb. 14\, congregational teams are going to be meeting with their legislators to deliver the message\, “We want Bring it Home\, MN passed!” \nFor our Monday morning kickoff\, we invite everyone who will participate in a lobby visit and everyone who wants to support them. We will educate everyone on the campaign\, hear from our champion legislators\, train those preparing for lobby visits and give everyone a concrete action to do. We look forward to seeing you there! \nOur Zoom meeting will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below for the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-2-14-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220204T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T144822Z
UID:10001565-1644517800-1644525000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Lobby Days Training: Hosting a Virtual Visit with Your Legislator - 2-10-22
DESCRIPTION:As the Minnesota state legislature opens their session to debate and legislate on a projected surplus of nearly $8 billion\, Beacon leaders will gather to make sure Bring it Home\, Minnesota is on the legislative agenda in 2022.  In order to get a vote in the House this year\, Beacon leaders will need to coordinate our House visits early-on\, and turn-out our congregations in a big way this February. Beacon will prepare our leaders to host and facilitate a virtual visit with their legislator leading up to Beacon’s week of Lobby Days from February 14-18\, 2022. \nAt this training\, leaders will learn how to set-up and coordinate a virtual visit with their legislator\, and host participants from their legislative districts by providing technical support and experience to enhance the virtual conversation. Leaders will work with organizers to determine their Beacon Leadership Team members’ roles to focus the 45 minute conversation for their legislator on Beacon’s bold policy initiative\, Bring it Home\, Minnesota. We will also go over turn-out strategies to increase participation from their congregations in lobby day activities. \nClosed captioning is available at these virtual trainings.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/lobby-training-2-10-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220204T155014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T155014Z
UID:10001566-1644487200-1644492600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Met Council: Project Based Voucher Listening Session - 2/10/22
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) is inviting members of the public to a listening session on their Project Based Voucher program on Thursday\, February 10th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nNo decision has been made on whether or how many Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) the Metro HRA will offer in 2022. Without access to PBV’s\, Beacon developments such as Prairie Pointe and our new east and west metro developments are virtually impossible to build. \nRegister today to show your support for Project Based Vouchers in 2022! You’ll receive information on how to watch this virtual event in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/met-council-pbv-session-2-10-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220202T173226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T173226Z
UID:10001563-1644415200-1644417000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: The Met Council's Role in Affordable Housing - 2/9/22
DESCRIPTION: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 the role of the Metropolitan Council in supporting affordable housing\, and why it is so important to the mission that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-2-9-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220119T172038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T172056Z
UID:10001560-1643810400-1643812200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: What Happens at a Legislative Session? - 2/2/22
DESCRIPTION: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 what happens at a Legislative Session and why impacting policy is so important to the mission that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-2-2-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220106T213324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T213403Z
UID:10001558-1643731200-1643738400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Lobby Days Training: Hosting a Virtual Visit with Your Legislator - 2/1/22
DESCRIPTION:As the Minnesota state legislature opens their session to debate and legislate on a projected surplus of nearly $8 billion\, Beacon leaders will gather to make sure Bring It Home\, MN is on the legislative agenda in 2022.  In order to get a vote in the House this year\, Beacon leaders will need to coordinate our House visits early-on\, and turn-out our congregations in a big way this February.  That’s why\, on January 31 and February 1\, Beacon will prepare our leaders to host and facilitate a virtual visit with their legislator leading up to Beacon’s week of Lobby Days from February 14-18\, 2022. \nAt one of these trainings\, Leaders will learn how to set-up and coordinate a virtual visit with their legislator\, and host participants from their legislative districts by providing technical support and experience to enhance the virtual conversation.  Leaders will work with organizers to determine their Beacon Leadership Team members’ roles to focus the 45 minute conversation for their legislator on Beacon’s bold policy initiative\, Bring It Home\, MN.  We will also go over turn-out strategies to increase participation from their congregations in lobby day activities. \nPlease register for one session either on January 31 or February 1\, or for both if you would like more practice. Closed captioning is available at these virtual trainings. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/lobby-training-2-1-22-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220106T213210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T122459Z
UID:10001557-1643702400-1643731200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Lobby Days Training: Hosting a Virtual Visit with Your Legislator - 2/1/22
DESCRIPTION:As the Minnesota state legislature opens their session to debate and legislate on a projected surplus of nearly $8 Billion\, Beacon leaders will gather to make sure Bring It Home\, MN is on the legislative agenda in 2022.  In order to get a vote in the House this year\, Beacon leaders will need to coordinate our House visits early-on\, and turn-out our congregations in a big way this February.  That’s why\, on January 31 and February 1\, Beacon will prepare our leaders to host and facilitate a virtual visit with their legislator leading up to Beacon’s week of Lobby Days from February 14-18\, 2022. \nAt one of these trainings\, Leaders will learn how to set-up and coordinate a virtual visit with their legislator\, and host participants from their legislative districts by providing technical support and experience to enhance the virtual conversation.  Leaders will work with organizers to determine their Beacon Leadership Team members’ roles to focus the 45 minute conversation for their legislator on Beacon’s bold policy initiative\, Bring It Home\, MN.  We will also go over turn-out strategies to increase participation from their congregations in lobby day activities. \nPlease register for one session either on January 31 or February 1\, or for both if you would like more practice. Closed captioning is available at these virtual trainings. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/lobby-training-2-1-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20220106T202528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T213436Z
UID:10001556-1643653800-1643661000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Lobby Days Training: Hosting a Virtual Visit with Your Legislator - 1/31/22
DESCRIPTION:As the Minnesota state legislature opens their session to debate and legislate on a projected surplus of nearly $8 billion\, Beacon leaders will gather to make sure Bring It Home\, MN is on the legislative agenda in 2022.  In order to get a vote in the House this year\, Beacon leaders will need to coordinate our House visits early-on\, and turn-out our congregations in a big way this February.  That’s why\, on January 31 and February 1\, Beacon will prepare our leaders to host and facilitate a virtual visit with their legislator leading up to Beacon’s week of Lobby Days from February 14-18\, 2022. \nAt one of these trainings\, Leaders will learn how to set-up and coordinate a virtual visit with their legislator\, and host participants from their legislative districts by providing technical support and experience to enhance the virtual conversation.  Leaders will work with organizers to determine their Beacon Leadership Team members’ roles to focus the 45 minute conversation for their legislator on Beacon’s bold policy initiative\, Bring It Home\, MN.  We will also go over turn-out strategies to increase participation from their congregations in lobby day activities. \nPlease register for one session either on January 31 or February 1\, or for both if you would like more practice. Closed captioning is available at these virtual trainings. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/lobby-training-1-31-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20211220T224239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T172007Z
UID:10001553-1643205600-1643207400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: What Happens at a Legislative Session? - 1/26/22
DESCRIPTION: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 what happens at a Legislative Session and why impacting policy is so important to the mission that all people have a home. Join us to learn more and find out how you can get involved in Beacon’s work. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-1-26-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091455
CREATED:20211220T233401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T233412Z
UID:10001555-1642672800-1642678200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Clergy and Staff Gathering - 1/20/22
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThis Zoom meeting will have Closed Captioning available. Please register below to receive the link to join. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/clergy-gathering-1-20-22/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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