Tag Archive for: homelessness

Discussion on the Homeless Youth Act (HF444)
Rep. Hodan Hassan encouraged people to visit or volunteer at a shelter to understand the people facing these issues.

Discussing Domestic Violence and Homeless Youth at Legislature
Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL–37B)
January 24 — Rep.…

VIEW: Creating Housing Solutions Relies on All of Us
It can be hard to navigate how to create more environmentally friendly homes while we also need tens of thousands of additional housing units.

Avivo Village: How to Create a Trauma-Informed Space
Our hope is that folks can use their skills to self-regulate in a way that allows them to be safe.

Changemakers Alliance: Housing
The first topic that Changemakers Alliance is focused on is the Minnesota housing crisis. Become a supporting member.

Sexual Violence Prevention = Housing Justice
Stable housing is vital for survivors of violence to heal and feel safe again.

Naheed and Yusra Murad: Supporting Basic Needs
“It is not possible for someone to have a sense of physical, mental, and social well-being without having safe, stable, dignified housing.”

Finding Shelter in Encampment
“‘Here is a tent. Here is an air bed. Here is dinner.’ All things I desperately needed at the time.”

Harm Reduction
Being unhoused or worrying that you can lose accommodation means you cannot work on other issues, such as addiction.

Themes for 2021 Minnesota Legislature
“Unfortunately, we are probably going to be addressing how to make budget cuts without hurting people,” she said.

Caring for Veterans in Crisis
Shame and reluctance to discuss experiences with colleagues or support staff in a male-dominated career field often delay veterans’ seeking out help.

Hennepin County Action on Unsheltered
Minnesota Women's Press has been following the work to serve the unsheltered this winter. Here is some good news from Hennepin County.


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