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Tell lawmakers to pass the Affordable Housing Tax Credit

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Created: Friday, 19 April 2019 15:31

Written by Andy Birkey

Join the MHP Team! MHP seeks Community Development Director

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Created: Thursday, 18 April 2019 14:56

Written by Andy Birkey

Minnesota Housing Partnership is seeking an experienced Community Development Director who is looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a team of national technical assistance (TA) staff and consultants with expertise in a broad array of housing, community development and economic development. This is a varied, exciting role that requires a strategic thinker and a seasoned leader. This position is an active and participative member of the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.

For more information, check out the position profile or visit the posting at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Interested applicants: Please send resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Questions? Please contact Cheryl Jensen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 612-203-4662.

8 simple actions you can take to recognize Fair Housing month

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Created: Monday, 15 April 2019 15:38

Written by Laura Proescholdt

April is Fair Housing month! It's been 51 years since the Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11, 1968. Fair housing remains a critically important issue in communities nationwide, with racial disparities and discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities a major and persistent issue preventing families from fairly accessing housing.

Fair housing is important issue all year long, and this month is an opportunity to:

1. Learn more about the history of the Fair Housing Act.
2. Understand your rights with information from HUD and videos, flyers, and brochures from the Fair Housing Resource Center.
3. Explore ways in which state laws may interfere with Fair Housing using this tool from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
4. Dig into discriminatory practices illuminated by the Mapping Prejudice Project.
5. Follow a proposed Minnesota law addressing racist deeds.
6. Engage with events by following the Racism, Rent and Real Estate: Fair Housing Reframed Facebook page.
7. Learn about a Fair Housing Class Action fought for by tenants displaced from the complex formerly known as Crossroads at Penn in Richfield.
8. Read a statement from Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) referencing recent threats to the Fair Housing Act by the Trump Administration, including suspension of the enforcement of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

Session Scoop: Connect with your legislator during the break!

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Created: Monday, 15 April 2019 15:26

Written by Elizabeth Glidden and Libby Murphy, MHP Policy Team

This week, lawmakers will be on legislative break starting April 13 with legislative activity beginning 8 am on April 22. This is a great opportunity to talk to lawmakers about affordable homes and the Homes for All legislative agenda! 

Find your lawmaker here.

How to connect? Send an email or make a phone call! Bring up affordable housing when you get a chance to talk to lawmakers. Many lawmakers host legislative town halls or attend community events during legislative break to reconnect with constituents in their districts. 

What to say? Here is a recommended message, which you can use in person, or for emails or phone calls.

Hello, my name is <YOUR NAME> and I live in <CITY>. 

Please keep affordable homes a priority this session! More than half a million Minnesota families pay more than they can afford for housing, and that number is growing.

Please ensure affordable housing is a priority for the omnibus tax bill, housing appropriations, and bonding. Please support the Homes for All agenda and the affordable #HousingTaxCredit, proven solutions we need now in Minnesota. Don't let this legislative session end without action on housing!

Read more: Session Scoop: Connect with your legislator during the break!