MHP is proud to present its 2025 Outstanding Advocate Awards. MHP recognizes outstanding volunteers and organizational partners who have made significant contributions to promote affordable housing solutions at the local, state, and federal levels. 2025 Awardees: MHP is proud to recognize Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative as…
Thursday, October 16 On October 16th, 2025, MHP hosted the MN Rural Housing Workgroup and housing partners statewide for a discussion of Opportunity Zones 2.0. What are the opportunities and challenges for Opportunity Zones in Minnesota? Thank you to Catherine Lyons, Senior Director of…
Tuesday, October 7 On October 7th, 2025, MHP hosted the HUD and USDA Contingency Plan Walkthrough, a virtual event. Much appreciation to our presenter, Anne Smetak, of the Housing Justice Center, for sharing her expertise with us. You can view Anne’s slide deck here, which has links to many…
MHP is proud to present its 2025 Legislative Leader Awards to housing champions. These lawmakers have promoted homes we can afford as an issue of public importance, advanced impactful policies and housing investments, and championed MHP’s policy initiatives. All of MHP’s awardees have demonstrated a deep resolve to make…
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 MHP Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Glidden will be participating in a panel at the 2025 Hope in Action: A Conference for Non-Profit Leaders who Serve! Best & Promising Practices in Services and Policy: A Housing Panel featuring Jenny Larson, Michael Dahl, Elizabeth Glidden, Jason…
Tuesday, September 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m. In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature approved the Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) program, funded by a 0.25% Metro sales tax for use in the 7-county Twin Cities Metropolitan area, and a Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) program funded through appropriations. Cities and counties have…
Friday, September 5, 10:00 – 11:00 am Congress is drafting the federal FY26 budget, and vital housing programs that prevent homelessness and keep families safe are on the line. None of the current proposals—from the President, the House, or the Senate—provide enough funding to sustain even our existing services. Any cuts…
Congress is drafting the FY26 federal budget, which includes funding for vital housing programs that prevent homelessness and keep families safe at home. Many essential programs are facing cuts, including public housing and rental assistance. The U.S. House has already advanced a bill that makes deep and dangerous cuts…