MICAH works with congregations, faith leaders, and community partners to increase awareness and understanding the need for affordable housing. This creates advocates who fight for changes in public policies to encourage all communities to preserve and build affordable housing.
MICAH supporters met at the Stillwater City Hall to send a message to city officials of the importance of approving the ordinance which will make way for safe shelter and services, the first steps to finding permanent housing for families, individuals, and seniors experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreOne late August afternoon in 2023, we set up a grill and tables in the parking lot at Cahill Place Apartments and about 50 residents attended, including many children and teens. We all had a great time. It was so refreshing to meet everyone, and with gratitude we wondered where everyone would be if it were not for the River Heights dream.
Read MoreWe had another very successful virtual “Policy Breakfast” on February 2. Approximately 50 interested citizens and various elected policy makers from across Dakota County were in attendance. Learn about this and more right here.
Read MoreOur 2023 Affordable Housing Virtual Bus tour saw over 25% growth in attendees with 45 people ‘on the bus’, and we were able to highlight not only the good work in the region, but the historic support for housing we got at the State Legislature this year.
Read MoreOn Thursday, October 12th, the MICAH Anoka Chapter held a virtual version of our community housing bus tour.
Over 40 people hopped on board as we drove through Anoka County. We stopped at Family Promise in Anoka County to hear plans about their new campus site.
Read MoreThe St. Paul MICAH Chapter Virtual Bus Tour was very well attended this year, with over 60 guests and a well-crafted roster of stops, all along the continuum to housing. At almost every point in the tour we saw the impact of the historic legislative actions that were taken this year, as a unified state government invested heavily in shelter, housing, and other services.
“Best tour we’ve had” commented one of the MICAH regulars, as attendance and quality of presentation were both top-notch.
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