Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness

Through our Crossroads to Justice strategic plan, the Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness committed to five bold Results that will drive significant movement towards housing, racial and health justice.     Result 3 states, “A robust crisis response, geared toward housing outcomes, supports people who are unsheltered, in emergency shelters, and in community.”    Three key Strategies support this Result:   🔑 Invest in and support additional outreach responses that reach people wherever they are and help make connections to housing providers.    🔑 Increase safe indoor crisis options statewide that are low barrier, harm reduction, and culturally responsive to meet people’s needs.      🔑 Support a consistent and systemic approach across jurisdictions to improve outcomes for people sleeping in encampments.      Learn more – including how we’re measuring success and holding ourselves accountable – at https://lnkd.in/gMhcuypY #CrossroadsToJustice #endhomelessness #homelessness #Minnesota #housingjustice

Homelessness. Is. SOLVABLE.

Linda knows that homelessness affects every aspect of your life. She also knows we can work to end it together. 

People experiencing homelessness have the right to vote, and providers are allowed to support their efforts to register. Be sure to join MICH’s webinar on October 2 for a deeper discussion with staff from the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State on this fundamental right, including how to register if you’re staying outdoors or in a shelter.    Sign up for the webinar at mich.mn.gov/webinars today! #vote #Minnesota #webinar #homelessness  

Thank you to everyone who attended our session at the MCH Conference to hear updates on the implementation of Crossroads to Justice! Boo McCaleb started the presentation off on a high note by sharing a statement on behalf of all 14 Implementation Consultants - it’s well worth a listen! What a great way to wrap up a powerful conference together 🫶🏽 #MCHConf #CrossroadsToJustice #livedexperience #collaboration #Minnesota

The Implementation Consultants are ready to present on “Crossroads to Justice Together” at the last session of an incredible #MCHConf - but first, some outside practice time and a fun group pic!

MICH Implementation Consultant Shelly M Belgarde and Eric Grumdahl from DHS are sharing about our Crossroads to Justice strategic plan at the #MCHConf - use the QR code to check out the plan for yourself! #CrossroadsToJustice #housingjustice

Good morning from the #MCHConf at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center! In between the great sessions and keynotes, be sure to stop by our shared booth with Minnesota Housing to record a short video of “why is ending housing insecurity important to YOU?” and grab a tasty treat!

Hello from Duluth! MICH staff are among the more than 780 people gathering here over the next few days to learn from and with one another how to partner in ending homelessness in Minnesota at the MCH Annual Conference. Follow us and Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless for highlights from this powerful event! #MCHConf #endhomelessness #Minnesota #Duluth #housingjustice

The view of the future is bright for 50 families who now call Vista 44 in Hopkins home! Created by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, Vista 44 pairs deeply affordable rents with onsite services provided by Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin, a combination known as supportive housing that helps families thrive. Project-based vouchers through the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities (part of MICH) ensure rents stay affordable for families, all of whom have low incomes and many who are coming out of homelessness.    Congratulations on yesterday’s grand opening to all the partners who joined together to make Vista 44 possible, including Beacon, VOA, the Met Council, Minnesota Housing, Hennepin County, the City of Hopkins – and especially the families who make Vista 44 not just a building, but a home. #affordablehousing #TwinCities #Minnesota #endhomelessness #home