Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025
Time: 9:30 - 11:30am
Link to join: Join Meeting
Agenda:
9:30 - 10:00am, Will Leaver is a justice-impacted scholar and Subject-Matter-Expert in reentry for Jobs for the Future. He also serves as he Reentry Coordinator for the Transforming Education through Community and Reentry (TREC) Program. In collaboration with the Education Justice Project and TREC, he is leading an initiative to develop a reentry manual designed to support formerly incarcerated individuals in Minnesota.
10:00 - 10:30am - Damani Akridge - Ujamaa Place
10:30 - 11:00am - Emily Baxter - SEEN and WAAC
11:00 - 11:30am, Follow Along Program MN Department of Health - Michele Kvikstad
Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition
Date: 1st Thursday of every month - next meeting is Thursday, March 6th
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual - Teams Meeting Link - Meeting ID: 259 626 141 958
Agenda: TBA
Contact: Sean Partch - sean@rcnstcloud.org
Northwest Minnesota Transition Coalition
Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Virtual - Teams Meeting Link - Meeting ID: 258 537 015 645
Agenda: Margaret Zadra and Dan Lipa from MN Office of Ombuds for Corrections
zAmya Theater Project proudly presents DisPlace: A North Loop Fantasy Quest, an original production that blends real-world housing issues with fantasy role-playing adventure. Created in partnership with the North Loop Neighborhood Association and Avivo Village, DisPlace: A North Loop Fantasy Quest runs March 13 – 16 at Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood.
Regular price tickets are $20 ($15 on preview night). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please pay what you can, less if you need, or more if you choose. If you select a higher price ticket, your payment helps cover the costs for others, and makes it feasible for us to keep producing shows like this. No refunds on tickets.
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services, through the Homelessness, Housing, & Support Services Administration is seeking Proposals from qualified Responders to provide emergency shelter, drop-in/day shelter or street outreach through the Emergency Services Program. This RFP is the mechanism by which providers will have access to the anticipated annual increase in Emergency Services Program (ESP) funding of approximately $11 million, with the exact amount of funding available determined as part of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session. The term of any resulting contract is anticipated to be for approximately 24 months, from July 2025 until June 30, 2027.
These funds can be used to meet the operation, administration and supportive services costs of shelter, drop-in/day shelter, and outreach programs. As part of the evaluation phase, priority points will be awarded to DHS-funded shelter capital projects and projects specifically targeting the unsheltered, urban (7-county metro) American Indian Community.
Funding under this RFP is to be distributed statewide to the maximum extent possible. There is no cap on the maximum award amount, or the number of awards made by the STATE. However, applicants should consider the following when submitting their funding request:
- The amount of funding needed to successfully deliver the programming they propose,
- their capacity to administer and effectively utilize the funding they are requesting, and
- the need that exists for Emergency Services Program funding in all Minnesota communities.
The Request for Proposals is available on the DHS grants and RFPs page: DHS Grants and RFP website.
Questions? Responders’ questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by Thursday, March 27, 202 prior to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. All questions must be addressed to: Homelessness, Housing & Support Services (HHSSA) ESP RFP question Attention: Molly.McInerny@state.mn.us
Questions will be addressed in writing and posted on the DHS Grants and RFP website via a link to Responder Questions and Answers. Questions and Answers will be updated two times and available with the RFP on the DHS Grants and RFP website. The following are the dates that the Responders Submitted Questions will be updated and the deadline for submitting questions to be answered in that update:
- Questions submitted by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 20, 2025, will be posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
- Questions submitted by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 27, 2025, will be posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Responders’ Conference: A Responders’ Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) through WebEx. Information about the Responders’ Conference, including information to join, can be found in the RFP.
Submission Deadline: Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Central Time, on Monday, April 7, 2025 to OEO.Shelter.and.Housing.DHS@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be considered.
The CanRenew Community Restoration Grant Program aims to support community-based investments that address economic and social disparities. Projects will address a range of community needs, including economic development, public health, violence prevention, youth development, and civil legal aid. Below are key details about the grant:
Grant Details:
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Award amounts: $50,000 – $200,000 per project
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Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, local governments, private businesses, and community groups
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Use of funds: Community-based investments that address economic and social disparities
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Grant period: One year, starting approximately June 30, 2025
Application Requirements:
To apply, your organization must submit a proposal detailing:
- The community investment you plan to make
- The specific needs your project will address
- The measurable impact you expect
- Your track record of success and community support
Additional Assistance:
OCM is hosting several informational webinars to guide applicants through the process:
How to Apply:
For more information, including the full request for proposals and application instructions, please visit our website: CanRenew Grant / Office of Cannabis Management. The application process will be competitive, and we anticipate announcing the grant awards in spring 2025.
Annual MCA / MACPO Juvenile Justice Training
April 17, 2025 Maplewood YMCA Community
Registration to open soon!
Accepting Presenter Proposals until February 28th
Click here for the Juvenile Justice Training presenter proposal form!
MCA Annual Training Institute October 28-31, 2025
Grand View Lodge -Nisswa, MN
Accepting Presenter Proposals until April 26th
Click here for the Fall Conference presenter proposal form!
Platform for Opportunity: SCBC member Indeed is committed to helping 30 million job seekers facing barriers enter the workforce by 2030, connecting talent to opportunity through its second chance employment resources.
The company encourages employers to take a simple first step by selecting the “People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply” checkbox when posting jobs or adding this phrase to job descriptions.
Indeed offers tools for second chance job seekers, including:
* Fair Chance Filter: Find employers and jobs open to hiring people with records by using the “fair chance” filter or searching “fair chance” on Indeed.
* Job Search Guide: Use this guide for tips and strategies to overcome hiring challenges unique to people with a criminal record:
* Record Clearing Support: Find partner organizations that help determine eligibility for record expungement. * Free Lyft Rides: In select cities, get transportation to job interviews, training programs, new jobs (for up to 3 weeks) or record-clearing appointments.
Amid shifting legal landscapes, are you or an organization you know seeking clarity on race-conscious policies, DEI initiatives, and racial equity efforts?
To help navigate these complex issues, OBI has released a comprehensive Racial Equity Legal Guidance FAQ
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