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SUMMARY:Hosting Basics
DESCRIPTION:Covers essential information for host coordinators and volunteers\, including why families are homeless\, what to expect from the families being hosted\, roles of volunteers\, and the support Beacon’s shelter staff provides. \nFor new and experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending once every two to three years to stay up to date on the program. \nDinner included.  \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/hosting-basics-winter20/
LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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SUMMARY:Building Home: What It Takes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor donors\, members of Beacon congregations and members of prospective congregations. \nDinner included. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/building-home-winter20/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church – Shakopee\, 119 8th Ave W\, Shakopee\, MN\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Hospitality
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor experienced host volunteers and host coordinators. We recommend attending Hosting Basics first and having had the experience of hosting families in your congregation. \nDinner included. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/inclusive-hospitality-winter20/
LOCATION:Christ Presbyterian Church\, 6901 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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SUMMARY:Power Tools Retreat
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 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. \nRegistration covers lodging and meals. Scholarships are available by contacting Deb. \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-winter20/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center\, 1 Oakridge Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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SUMMARY:Families Moving Forward Open House
DESCRIPTION: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! \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/fmf-open-house/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church\, 3611 N Berens Rd NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Leadership
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