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SUMMARY:Rent is Due: Day of Action - 12/1/21
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\, MN\, a rent subsidy program that will allow all low-income Minnesotans the security and reassurance of home. \nOn Wednesday\, December 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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/action-12-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Public Action
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/1/21
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 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. 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. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-1-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122036
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T193314Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/8/21
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 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. 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. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-8-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122036
CREATED:20211029T183814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T191451Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Urgency: A Beacon Convening
DESCRIPTION:Click here for our Public Agenda – Joyful Urgency Convening December 2021 \nThe Beacon collaborative has shown tremendous power and resilience over the last year\, working hard to shelter families\, create homes and advocate for our vision that all people have a home. We have continued to lead the growing Bring it Home\, MN campaign. We have stepped boldly into new policy campaigns locally\, pushing the Met Council and City of Minneapolis to live into their commitment to creating homes for those at the lowest incomes.  And most of this work has been done all virtually over Zoom!    \nIt is time to come together to celebrate this great work and move forward in joyful urgency! You are invited to our first Beacon Congregational Convening since the start of the pandemic.  If you have not attended a convening before\, join us to ground ourselves in our vision and collective story and learn the transformational power of the work we are planning this next year. All congregations are invited in whatever way they have participated in Beacon. We especially welcome you if you just learned about Beacon through a congregational in-reach. This event will be a great introduction to Beacon for those new to our work and nourishment for the journey for everyone working for the vision that all people have a home.   \nDo not miss this convening on Thursday\, December 9th. Save the date.       \nThis is a hybrid event\, and everyone has the option of joining us either in person or virtually via Zoom (the link will be shared with you upon registering). \nOur in-person venue will be:\nSt. Stephen Lutheran Church\n8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN 55431 \nMasks are required for anyone attending in person\, and we will provide extras at the door if you don’t have one. Accessible parking\, seating\, and bathrooms are available on site\, and St. Stephen Lutheran Church welcomes all regardless of gender\, sexual identity\, religious preference\, or ethnic heritage. Closed Captioning will be available on Zoom. For more information on our safety and accessibility policies\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-convening/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Lutheran Church\, 8400 France Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Convening
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SUMMARY:Power Tools: Leadership For Change Virtual Retreat - December 2021
DESCRIPTION:To create the change needed to ensure all people have a home\, we need skilled leaders who are able to build meaningful relationships with decision makers\, hold power and act effectively in the public arena. This three-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 three virtual sessions:\n1. Sunday\, December 12 from 3-8:30 p.m.\n2. Monday\, December 13 from 4-8:30 p.m.\n3. Tuesday\, December 14 from 4-8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend all three sessions to experience the full training and be sure to register by Tuesday\, December 7. \nThis virtual retreat will have closed captioning available. For more information about our safety and accessibility practices\, please click here. \nWe ask participants to share in the cost of this workshop and suggest $50 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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/power-tools-dec2021/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy,Congregation Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T180000
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SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Building Your BLT - 12/14/21
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. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/blt-12-14-21/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T143000
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SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/15/21
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 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. 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. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-15-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122036
CREATED:20211118T205252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T205252Z
UID:10001548-1640181600-1640183400@www.beaconinterfaith.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Now: Families Moving Forward - 12/22/21
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 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 of people without a home are again growing. Racial disparities in housing continue to harm communities of color. This session will cover our shelter program\, Families Moving Forward. 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. To learn about our event accessibility and safety practices\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/beacon-now-12-22-21/
CATEGORIES:Point of Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211230T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211230T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122036
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SUMMARY:Beacon Academy: Unpacking Race and Housing
DESCRIPTION:As the collaborative continues its race equity journey we are increasingly aware of the importance to understand the history behind the disparities that exist in the ongoing housing crisis.  Unpacking Race and Housing provides an opportunity to ground ourselves in an understanding of the levels of racism\, the way race has been used to oppress communities of color and Indigenous communities and the impact of that today.  Unpacking Race and Housing is offered as a two-part series\, so participants have ample time for discussion and reflection. \nThis training consists of 2 virtual sessions with Closed Captioning available:\n1. Thursday\, December 30 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n2. Thursday\, January 6 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nPlease attend both to experience the full training. Register below to receive the login information. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconinterfaith.org/event/race-housing-2021-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Beacon Academy
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