Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless

3/29-3/31/2010 - Census’ Service-Based Enumeration (shelter count)

Liz Kuoppala — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:49:12 +0000

The Census Bureau plans to conduct the 2010 SBE operation over a three-day period. On the first night, enumerators will count persons residing in shelters, which include: • emergency shelters for those without traditional housing • shelters for runaway, neglected, or homeless children and youth • shelters for abused women and children • transitional shelters • hotels and motels [...]

MCH Day on the Hill

Coalition — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:55 +0000

General Assistance (GA) & Emergency General Assistance (EGA)

Liz Kuoppala — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:54:45 +0000

In his supplemental budget released on February 15, 2010, Governor Pawlenty proposed eliminating both General Assistance and Emergency General Assistance. General Assistance (GA) is Minnesota’s primary safety net for single adults and childless couples. The maximum benefit for a single adult is $203/month and for couples $260/month. Emergency General Assistance (EGA) provides vital assistance for [...]

MN House passes GAMC Bill

Liz Kuoppala — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:19:16 +0000

Hundreds of video testimonials, thousands of postcards, community meetings around the state, letters to the editor, hours and hours of committee meetings, lots of work by a huge coalition of advocates…. it paid off. The MN House voted today (125 yays; 9 nays) to save GAMC. The Senate adopted the House version. Next [...]

Coalition — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:24:00 +0000

GAMC Day on the Hill

Liz Kuoppala — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:00:24 +0000

MCH Day on the Hill - March 4th

Liz Kuoppala — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:17:31 +0000

Please register today! The State is facing another budget shortfall. Homeless programs will be the first on the chopping block unless we show up to defend them. Please join people across the State at MCH’s Day on the Hill on Thursday, March 4th. We’ll provide the training and other tools; we will even set [...]

2010 LOBBY DAY IS MARCH 4TH

Coalition — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:27:37 +0000

Homelessness is not inevitable! Change only happens when people like you play an active role. So if you believe that each of us can do something to bring Homelessness to an end, then please join hundreds of citizens at the State Capitol on March 4, 2010, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to educate [...]

Caucus Tonight to End Homelessness!

Liz Kuoppala — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:00:56 +0000

How to caucus Find your caucus Sample Resolutions I. Ending Homelessness Whereas, 1,000 people are turned away from full homeless programs every night; Whereas children and youth make up over half of Minnesota’s homeless population; Whereas Minnesota has been recognized nationally for creating effective programs to end homelessness; Whereas homeless service providers are ending homelessness for individuals every day; Whereas public investment has [...]

GAMC Rally at the Capitol

Liz Kuoppala — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:40:22 +0000