MICAH News - April 2023

Policy Highlights & Actions

HUD Announces $2.8 Billion in Annual Funding to Help People Experiencing Homelessness Minnesota: 208 Projects Funded Received Total: $38,355,825 View a breakdown of the CoC and project awards on the HUD website. Lead Safe Homes Bill - GREAT NEWS! Housing Finance and Policy Omnibus Bill HF 2335 passed the House of Representatives on April 19, including $4 Million for Lead Safe Homes Bill. Housing and Homelessness Prevention Bill SF 2566 is scheduled for a vote on the Senate Floor April 24, including $5 Million for Lead Safe Homes. The MN Senate and House have $1Billion for Prevention, Rent Subsidies, and Affordable Rental and Homeownership opportunities for people with limited income in their omnibus bills! View our 2023 Policy Priorities

Natividad Seefeld - President, Park Plaza Cooperative, testifying at the Capitol. Sue Watlov Phillips, left.

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News From Our Chapters

Anoka Chapter - April Report  The Anoka Chapter held its Annual Policy Breakfast on Friday, March 3. The event was well attended by local nonprofits, community leaders, and elected officials on the state, county, and city level. Read about this and more in our latest post.

Housing For All Chapter - April Report The Housing For All (Suburban Hennepin County Chapter) had another fabulous Virtual Annual Policy Breakfast on March 10 with thoughtful attendees and wonderful speakers. For more, read the report. Links to the video & slideshow are on our chapter page.

Minneapolis Chapter - April Report On Monday, March 6, at the North Regional Library, the Minneapolis Chapter joined Freedom from the Streets/No More Streets in hosting speakers and guests at our 2023 virtual and in-person Policy Luncheon. A strong group of 12 people attended in-person, where tacos were served, and double that attended virtually.  Learn more and find the link to the event video in this April report.

NorthEast Chapter - April Report On Friday, Feb 17, we held our annual Policy Breakfast. Go to our chapter page for links to the event and slideshow presentation. The Rise of the Purple People There were some impassioned speeches at the Maplewood City Hall, this spring, from both pro-Purple and anti-Purple groups. We have been able to bring together a coalition of supporters – the Purple People – allying with small businesses, neighborhood associations, and transit advocates. Read all about it.

St. Paul Chapter - April Report On Friday, Feb 3 - we held our annual Policy Breakfast with over 100 people registered! You can go to our chapter page for links to the event video and slideshow. From rent stabilization advocacy, holding candidate forums, and preparing comments on the City of St. Paul's 1-to-4 unit housing zoning study to meeting the new Fair Housing Coordinator, Faith Deitz, we have been busy. Read about this and more.

South Chapter - April Report On Friday, Feb 24, we held our annual Policy Breakfast with over 60 people attending, including 20 local officials or representatives of their offices. Read more here.

Helpful Links

State of Minnesota Coronavirus page with information and instructions, and current situation. Applying for Unemployment Insurance. HUD Exchange - Disease Risks and Homelessness, links to strategies & resources. CDC Coronavirus information page. MHP - Data on housing wages and COVID-19 graphs National Coalition for the Homeless - Who We Are Bring America Home NOW - www.bringamericahomenow.org/

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