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Start by Knowing Why: 5 Reasons People are Homeless in Minnesota

by Stephanie Nelson-Dusek
A lack of affordable housing tops the list of reasons people in Minnesota experience homelessness, based on data from the 2015 Minnesota Homeless Study.
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The Difference a Day Can Make: Homeless Day on the Hill

by Caitlin Magistad
On Tuesday, March 15, hundreds of Minnesotans who support investments in affordable housing will gather at the Capitol for Homeless Day on the Hill. Coordinated by the Minnesota Coalition for the… Read more »

Hospital to Home: Early Success Serving High-Needs Patients

by Kristin Dillon
​A relatively small group of people use a disproportionate amount of hospital emergency department and inpatient resources. So how do we best serve these highest need patients, while also reducing… Read more »

Homelessness Is Not a Character Flaw, It's a Math Problem

Last night, about 14,000 people in Minnesota were homeless. That is an all-time high for our state, and we will not see this number go down until we address the most fundamental and frequent reason… Read more »

Study Confirms: Supportive Housing Works and More is Needed

Among service providers and advocates there is a widely held belief that supportive housing greatly benefits those who are homeless and/or those experiencing life-altering mental or chemical health… Read more »

The Chosen Ones

As a kid, I loved the first day of school. The evening before, on that bittersweet last night of summer, the nerves, excitement, and sense of possibility were overwhelming. The preparation rituals… Read more »

Homes for All: Partnerships Pay Off

At the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, we often say that advocacy is a team sport. This past legislative session, housing and homeless advocates worked together on a bold Homes for All campaign… Read more »
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