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SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 5/1/23
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Monday\, May 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! \nThis 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/rent-is-due-day-of-action-5-1-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T144836Z
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SUMMARY:Families Moving Forward Update- 4/27/2023
DESCRIPTION:After many years of providing shelter to families\, Beacon will be transitioning the Families Moving Forward program to another provider\, His House Foundation – Abundance July 1. This meeting is an opportunity to meet with Beacon staff to learn more about the transition and the opportunities for congregations and volunteers to stay involved in both HHF and Beacon. Further events will be planned to meet HHF staff and to celebrate and honor the work of FMF that is so special because of our host congregations.  \nThis is a virtual event held over Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link to join the meeting upon registering.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/fmf-update-4-27-2023/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230331T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T204423Z
UID:10001694-1682517600-1682519400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step – 4/26/23
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. \nCome learn more about Vista 44\, including just how soon this desperately needed family supportive housing will open in Hopkins. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-vista-44-takes-a-big-step-4-26-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230331T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T204324Z
UID:10001693-1681912800-1681914600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step – 4/19/23
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. \nCome learn more about Vista 44\, including just how soon this desperately needed family supportive housing will open in Hopkins. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-vista-44-takes-a-big-step-4-19-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230331T204229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T204229Z
UID:10001692-1681308000-1681309800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step - 4/12/23
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. \nCome learn more about Vista 44\, including just how soon this desperately needed family supportive housing will open in Hopkins. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-vista-44-takes-a-big-step-4-12-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230331T204128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T204128Z
UID:10001691-1680703200-1680705000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Vista 44 Takes a (BIG) Step - 4/5/23
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. \nCome learn more about Vista 44\, including just how soon this desperately needed family supportive housing will open in Hopkins. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-vista-44-takes-a-big-step-4-5-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230323T155100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T155150Z
UID:10001689-1680510600-1680512400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 4/3/23
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Monday\, April 3\, 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! \nThis 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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rent-is-due-day-of-action-4-3-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230228T211441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T211441Z
UID:10001685-1680098400-1680100200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/29/23
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 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. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-staff-updates-3-29-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230228T211333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T211333Z
UID:10001684-1679493600-1679495400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/22/23
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 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. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-staff-updates-3-22-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230130T180743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T134719Z
UID:10001674-1679319000-1679322600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home\, Minnesota Rally
DESCRIPTION:We have a remarkable opportunity to win Bring it Home\, Minnesota and we need you there with us! Rally with us on Monday\, March 20 at the State Capitol Rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to help call for passage of this important rent supportive initiative. \nWhen you show up for home you demonstrate to our elected officials that there is support for bold housing solutions! We hope to see you and your community at the Capitol on March 20! \nIf you’d like to join us for visits with individual legislators\, please also register for the Lobby Day activities.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-minnesota-rally/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20221118T161142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T134532Z
UID:10001658-1679302800-1679317200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Week of Action : The Big Beacon Lobby Day – 3/20/23
DESCRIPTION:Bring it Home\, Minnesota and other important housing bills are moving forward! Members from across the collaborative will visit our legislators in person at the Minnesota Capitol after a brief training. Hearing from their constituents will make a difference! \nA congregational organizer will be in touch with you about meetings scheduled with your Representative or Senator. Meetings will be scheduled between 9:30-noon. \nRegister now to receive further instructions and updates! \nWe hope you will stay for the rally at 1:30! Please register separately for the rally. Let’s fill the Capitol rotunda with hope for a Minnesota where all people have a home.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-week-of-action-the-big-beacon-lobby-day-3-20-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230306T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T174714Z
UID:10001686-1678969800-1678977000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home\, MN Senate Hearing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeacon 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.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/march-16-bring-it-home-mn-senate-hearing/
LOCATION:1150 Minnesota Senate Building\, 95 University Ave. W\, Saint Paul\, 55103
CATEGORIES:Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230228T211027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T211027Z
UID:10001682-1678284000-1678285800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates – 3/8/23
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 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. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-staff-updates-3-8-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230228T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T210854Z
UID:10001681-1677679200-1677681000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon Staff Updates - 3/1/23
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 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. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-staff-updates-3-1-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230215T142509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T142509Z
UID:10001680-1677659400-1677661200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 3/1/23
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn 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! \nThis 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/rent-is-due-3-1-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230201T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T212541Z
UID:10001679-1677173400-1677180600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Letter from a Birmingham Jail
DESCRIPTION: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. \n**Due to impending weather\, this event will now be ONLINE ONLY**
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/letter-from-a-birmingham-jail/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership,Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230201T152035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T214342Z
UID:10001678-1677074400-1677076200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/22/23
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 updates on Prairie Pointe\, upcoming deeply affordable\, family supportive housing in Shakopee. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-prairie-pointe-2-22-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230201T151854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T151854Z
UID:10001677-1676469600-1676471400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/15/23
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 updates on Prairie Pointe\, upcoming deeply affordable\, family supportive housing in Shakopee. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-prairie-pointe-2-15-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230201T151746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T151746Z
UID:10001676-1675864800-1675866600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/8/23
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 updates on Prairie Pointe\, upcoming deeply affordable\, family supportive housing in Shakopee. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-prairie-pointe-2-8-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230126T185953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T185953Z
UID:10001673-1675782000-1675789200@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Bring it Home House Hearing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeacon 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.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/bring-it-home-house-hearing/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230105T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T210835Z
UID:10001671-1675620000-1675629000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools - Winter 2023
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 workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a three-part series of trainings\, and attendance at each part is important. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2023/2023-02-05/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230201T151557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T151557Z
UID:10001675-1675260000-1675261800@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Prairie Pointe - 2/1/23
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 updates on Prairie Pointe\, upcoming deeply affordable\, family supportive housing in Shakopee. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-prairie-pointe-2-1-23/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230118T171310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T165811Z
UID:10001672-1675240200-1675242000@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 2/1/2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn 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! \nThis 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/rent-is-due-2-1-2023/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20230105T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T210835Z
UID:10001670-1675101600-1675110600@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Power Tools - Winter 2023
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 workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a three-part series of trainings\, and attendance at each part is important. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2023/2023-01-30/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
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SUMMARY:Power Tools - Winter 2023
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 workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a three-part series of trainings\, and attendance at each part is important. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2023/2023-01-29/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20221117T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T152956Z
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SUMMARY:Start With Home: Rally for Housing at the State Capitol
DESCRIPTION: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. \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.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/rally-for-housing-at-the-state-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:20221221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20221201T202245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T202245Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon 2022 in Review - 12/21/22
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 “Beacon 2022 in Review.” Look back on all the Collaborative accomplished in 2022 toward our vision that all people have a home. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-2022-in-review-12-21-22/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20221201T202133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T202133Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon 2022 in Review - 12/14/22
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 “Beacon 2022 in Review.” Look back on all the Collaborative accomplished in 2022 toward our vision that all people have a home. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-2022-in-review-12-14-22/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20221201T202002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T202002Z
UID:10001663-1670421600-1670423400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Beacon 2022 in Review - 12/07/22
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 “Beacon 2022 in Review.” Look back on all the Collaborative accomplished in 2022 toward our vision that all people have a home. \nThis Zoom event will have Closed Captioning available. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-beacon-2022-in-review-12-07-22/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120116
CREATED:20221117T162605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T171013Z
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SUMMARY:Power Tools: Winter 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 workshop focuses on all of these skills and more! \nTo cover the cost of material\, we are asking for a onetime $35 donation. \nThis is a four-part series of training. This is part two. \nPlease only register once. You do not need to separately register for each session. \nSun\, December 4th\, 3:00 – 8:00\, In person\, Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\nMon\, December 5th\, 5:00 – 8:00\, Virtual\nSun\, December 11th\, 3:00 – 8:00\, Virtual\nMon\, December 12th\, 5:00 – 8:00\, Virtual \nThis part of the training will be a virtual event and meeting links will be emailed out.
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-winter-2022-2-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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