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Leading the State of Minnesota's efforts to move towards housing, health, and racial justice for people experiencing homelessness.

09/02/2026

Our next MICH Council meeting will be held virtually on Friday, October 2 from 2 – 4 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/MICHCouncilOct2026 to watch the proceedings.

At this meeting, the Council will review quantitative and qualitative data to determine whether to certify that the Ramsey County Continuum of Care has effectively ended Veteran homelessness and has systems in place to sustain a commitment that any Veteran homelessness in their region will be rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

If certified, the Ramsey County Continuum of Care will be the tenth and final Continuum of Care in Minnesota to hold this remarkable distinction.

09/01/2026

Arresting and fining people for being homeless won’t get them into a home – it only makes things worse.

Individualized supports and a stable home ends homelessness. Criminalization doesn’t.

08/27/2026

Niishooshimeyag Wigwam (“Two Sisters Lodge”) connects its purpose to the community. This new building in Bena on the lands of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe features 56 shelter beds for elders, individuals, and families facing homelessness. And every element of its design is about fostering connection.

A wooded setting to heal while being surrounded by nature.

Community gardens to nurture health and tend to relationships.

A new paved trail that leads to town.

ADA compliance throughout the building making it accessible for more people who use mobility devices.

A dedicated room where elders in the community who are doubled-up or living in multigenerational spaces can take a break and focus on themselves.

Video conferencing equipment so shelter guests can attend online classes or have secure conversations with their lawyer or case manager.

Large community rooms for play, meals, relaxation, and study.

Solutions designed by and for the people they serve. Architecture shaped with community in mind. Restoring connection and building bridges forward.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is proud to have provided $3.7 million to Niishooshimeyag Wigwam through the Emergency Shelter Capital Grants funding passed in 2023.

Congratulations to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the surrounding community for this beautiful new investment that will help our relatives and neighbors strengthen connections in their community!

08/24/2026

For many families, a little assistance is critical to keeping them in their home and out of homelessness. Minnesota’s Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) does just that.

And in 2026, the legislature approved an additional $40 million for this vital lifeline.

The recent $40 million appropriation is being distributed to the 24 organizations that currently administer FHPAP across Minnesota and will assist an estimated 11,000 households.

This funding will expand the capacity of those local administrators to help more families experiencing a housing crisis stay in their home. Assistance may include help with past-due rent, security deposits, utility payments, and other housing-related costs, along with case management and other supportive services, depending on a household’s needs and local program practices. FHPAP payments for rental assistance are made directly to property owners or service providers on behalf of eligible households.

Find more information at https://www.mnhousing.gov/home/rental-housing/grant-programs/active-funding/fhpap

We all need a little help sometimes. And keeping our neighbors in their homes and communities is a Minnesota value we’re proud FHPAP embodies!

08/21/2026

Crossroads to Justice is the State of Minnesota’s strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. It is based in one driving vision: housing, racial, and health justice for people facing homelessness.

What does the plan entail? Find out more at https://mich.mn.gov/crossroads-justice-strategic-plan

08/19/2026

Many state agencies have roles to play in preventing homelessness.

When someone is preparing to leave incarceration and re-enter society, staff from the Minnesota Department of Corrections begin working with them months in advance to identify a place to live. By focusing on that person’s specific situation and getting them connected to resources they’re eligible for, Minnesota has seen a 57% decrease in the number of people exiting incarceration into homelessness and unstable living conditions.

57%.

This is a key intervention in preventing cycles of homelessness from starting in the first place.

08/14/2026

Many people facing homelessness are also people with a disability.

Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan aims to ensure that disabled Minnesotans are living full, integrated lives in their chosen communities. It is a plan for state agencies to set and meet goals that will improve the quality of life for Minnesotans with disabilities. The plan covers a variety of topics including housing, education, employment, transportation, and more.

The Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO) supports the work of Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan through administrative and technical support to state agencies, plan compliance, community engagement, and education.

On MICH’s September webinar, learn more about OIO, the work to draft a new Olmstead Plan, and what to expect as the plan rolls out this autumn.

Register for the webinar at https://mich.mn.gov/webinars - we look forward to seeing you there!

08/11/2026

Since opening in 2020, Dignity House has provided more than 150 young people with a safe place to sleep, warm meals, and support when they needed it most. After renting the space for years, The Link was able to purchase, renovate, and expand the shelter in the western Twin Cities suburbs because of funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

This meaningful investment means The Link will be able to serve even more youth ages 10 – 17 experiencing or at risk of homelessness and sexual exploitation in the years to come.

08/10/2026

Older adults were the only group to see an increase in homelessness in Minnesota.

According to the Minnesota Homeless Study, a project of Wilder Research, between 2018 and 2023 (the last year data is available) homelessness among adults 55 and older increased by 7%. Nearly half first became homeless after they turned 50.

When the rent, medical bills, and grocery costs go up faster than fixed incomes and cost-of-living adjustments, more older adults are pushed out of stability and into homelessness.

Learn more athttps://www.wilder.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023Homeless_OlderAdult_Brief3_FINAL_3-25.pdf

08/06/2026

The structures of inequity that cause homelessness were created by people.

The structures of housing, racial, and health justice that will end homelessness are being created by people, too.

Homelessness is not a foregone conclusion or an inevitable part of our society. Shelter saves lives and housing with supports ends homelessness. Homelessness CAN be solved – and it can be solved in our lifetime if we so decide.

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