Tag: Housing First Minnesota Foundation
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Industry raises record-breaking funds at ninth annual Gala
Last week, the annual Housing First Minnesota Foundation Gala hosted its biggest night of fundraising and ended the night with a record-breaking total. The mission of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation is to end homelessness in Minnesota by building safe housing for those in need. Together with their build partners and community groups, the Foundation… Read More
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Housing First Minnesota Foundation announces new executive director
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation is pleased to announce Jessica Ryan as the new executive director. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience in philanthropic strategic leadership and nonprofit operations. She will help lead the Foundation and its 16-member board in its strategic mission to end homelessness in Minnesota. “We’re pleased to announce Jessica… Read More
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New homes under construction for veterans in need
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Lennar and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans have once again partnered to build four Housing for Heroes homes, each with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in North Minneapolis. Construction is underway on the first two homes, with the last two to begin this winter. Each four-bedroom home is accompanied… Read More
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Industry swings for a cause at charitable golf event
More than 135 golfers enjoyed a picture-perfect day at the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s sold-out Building Futures Golf Classic at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake on Sept. 13. As golfers made their way through the course, they had the opportunity to stop and chat with some of the 18 sponsors, network with other… Read More
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New home completed for veterans in need completed
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation, build partner Lennar and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) hosted a ribbon cutting and a groundbreaking at two homes in North Minneapolis on June 14. Both projects will provide essential temporary housing for homeless veterans. The ribbon-cutting ceremony showcased the new two-story, four-bedroom home with a one-bedroom accessory… Read More
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Home and accessory dwelling unit for veterans progresses
Construction on a new North Minneapolis home with an accompanying accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for veterans is reaching its final stages. The Housing First Minnesota Foundation and build partner Lennar broke ground on the home in November. The home and ADU will be ready for veterans to move in this spring. The Minnesota Assistance Council… Read More
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Progress on new home for veterans
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation/HomeAid Minnesota is nearing the completion of a new home with an accompanying accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for veterans experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities. The Foundation and build partner Lennar broke ground on this latest Housing for Heroes project in November 2021. The home, located in North Minneapolis, will feature… Read More