Visit the following links for events celebrating Black History Month:
Black History | Saint Paul Public Library
Celebrate Black History Month in Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis
Black History Month Events at the University of Minnesota | Office for Equity and Diversity
9:30 – 10:00 Twin Cities Rise, Leila Hussain
10:00 – 10:30 Indigenous Peoples Task Force – Luciana Gutirrez
10:30 – 11:00 Transition Fairs update and Employ Fair Chance Career Fairs update
Join us on 2/13/2026 at 9:30 - 11:30AM - Here
As our state's autonomy is threatened, now more than ever, we must reclaim our power as people to shape justice in Minnesota.
We invite you to join the Justice for All Coalition in partnership with the Minnesota Justice Research Center for an evening of civic engagement on Tuesday, February 10th, from 6-8 pm at Wilder Foundation. This event will kick off the 2026 legislative session with a critical conversation about the policies that prioritize safety and justice for all Minnesotans and how we can work together to achieve them.
We’ve invited state legislators from both sides of the aisle to share their priorities for the 2026 session, alongside leaders from the Justice for All Coalition steering committee who will share insights on the policy changes Minnesotans are calling for. Come to understand the legislative landscape, ask questions, and be part of transforming our justice system.
Stay tuned for speaker announcements!
Dinner provided. RSVP encouraged.
Flyer calling for workshop proposals for the 18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference, June 25–26, 2026.
Flyer for free food and household items. No ID needed. Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at 2520 N 2nd Street in North Minneapolis. First come, first served. February dates listed.
Flyer asking for help with emergency relief. Ways to help include donating money, food, household items, art supplies, or volunteering. Drop-off location is CLUES St. Paul with days and times listed. Includes contact information and a QR code.
Flyer inviting people to a Solar Installer Training open house on February 4, 2026, at Goodwill-Easter Seals MN in St. Paul, with time and location details.
Orientation to the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session on MICH's February 4 webinar
Join us for the next MICH webinar on Wednesday, February 4 from 1 - 2 p.m. If you have any questions about your webinar registration, please email dan.gregory@state.mn.us
On the February 4 webinar, we'll share a nuts-and-bolts orientation to the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session, covering topics such as timelines, the committee structure, how to track bills, and more.
Though MICH webinars are not the ideal place to address individual circumstances, MICH is committed to following up if people do raise specific questions or concerns.
The beginning 10 minutes of each monthly webinar will be held to hear from the Speakers Bureau. Anyone who has lived experience of homelessness is welcome to sign-up to share through the Speakers Bureau. This is open time each month for lived experience experts to share ideas and feedback with the webinar audience.
The next webinar Speakers Bureau will be on Wednesday, February 4 at 1 p.m. There is a monthly prep session held the Tuesday before the webinar. The prep session will be Tuesday, February 3 from 11-11:30 a.m. Follow this link to join the prep session. This is an ongoing opportunity that happens each month. Sign up is required. Please email dan.gregory@state.mn.us or call/text Dan at 651-983-9985 to sign up to speak or with any questions.
HUD CoC Program and Supportive Housing Funding Engagement Session
The recent FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) included a shift in funding and priorities away from supportive housing. Last month, Minnesota Housing staff met with supportive housing providers that have received both U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CoC Program grants in FY2024 and Minnesota Housing financing. Since then, Minnesota Housing staff have reviewed potential impacts and what is needed to keep people stably housed through our current programs.
Minnesota Housing is hosting an engagement session on January 29 to share information and collect your input on a potential request for proposals (RFP). The potential RFP will be for up to $6 million to be issued by Minnesota Housing through the Strengthen Supportive Housing program. This session is specifically for supportive housing providers with HUD CoC Program grants in FY2024.
Supportive Housing Funding Engagement Session Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time
Join MHP for a virtual event on February 4th at 8:30am as we preview the 2026 Legislative Session and MHP’s Legislative Agenda. This webinar will feature special guests Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL - 55), Rep. Spencer Igo (R - 07A), and Rep. Michael Howard (DFL - 51A). Click the above photo to register to attend.
Free Online Training with Dr. Jerrod Brown: Therapeutic Applications of Using LEGO®-Based Interventions with Persons Impacted by Brain Injury
Welcome to the Building Brain Awareness (BBA) seminar series:
In this Building Brain Awareness (BBA) seminar, Dr. Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS, MS, MS will present on the therapeutic applications of using LEGO®-based interventions to help people impacted by brain injury.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, from 12 pm to 1 pm CST
Link to Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4xQXqTOTQsi9GXLnJbFlpw#/registration
Flyer for an MnTC Lunch and Learn on January 30, 2026, about updates at Mn Adult & Teen Challenge, with date, time, and registration prompt.
Flyer for a webinar on the future of addiction treatment using neurotechnology, scheduled for February 24, 2026, with partner logos and a registration button.
Join us on March 3rd, at the Wilder Foundation, for a timely discussion on housing preservation strategies that protect communities and meet the moment, featuring Priya Jayachandran, CEO of the National Housing Trust. Doors will open at 8:00 am, with the program to begin at 8:30 am.
With 25 years of experience as a lender, developer, regulator, and advocate, Priya brings a rare, systems-level perspective to housing solutions. Her leadership includes serving as a senior policy advisor in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing under President Obama, and since 2018, she has led the National Housing Trust, one of the nation’s leading voices for affordable housing preservation.
Register by clicking the photo above
Flyer for a Fair Chance Reentry Job Fair on February 4, 2026, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., at MINNCOR Industries in Roseville, Minnesota. Free transit passes available.
Flyer for a SCHWING America career fair on February 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. Paul, Minnesota, listing job openings and benefits.
We’re hiring flyer from CLUES listing multiple job openings, with apply now and contact information.
The DOC has launched a dedicated webpage to address false and misleading claims from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about Minnesota DOC’s cooperation with ICE officials. This site provides verified data, video evidence, and clear explanations to ensure transparency and public trust. Visit the page Combating DHS Misinformation for facts, evidence and verified data.
Flyer for shared housing for rent. Shows a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Lists prices and contact information.
Flyer announcing Alliance Wellness Clinic is now part of Horowitz Integrated Services, offering treatment for opioid use disorder with contact information.
 Flyer showing a box of food items like canned goods and jars. Text says “Winter 2026 Grants,” “Funding available for rural food shelves,” and “Accepting applications February 1–28, 2026.” Taylor Family Farms Foundation logo and website taylorfff.org are shown.
Image with Project Turnabout logo and phone number. Text says men’s and women’s unit openings and immediate admissions.
Flyer for Recovery in Motion. Says help is available and there are immediate openings in the men’s residential program. Includes email and phone number.
Applications open for HOME American Rescue Plan housing stability funding
The HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) Request for Proposals (RFP) is open. There is approximately $31 million in funding available to increase housing stability by addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Information on how to apply and application materials are available on the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) Funding webpage.
Applications are due to Minnesota Housing by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central time. Upload application materials and required documents to Minnesota Housing’s online Secure Upload Tool. The Secure Upload Tool will direct the applicant to send items to the following email: MHFA.HOME-ARP@state.mn.us. Review the Secure Upload Tool Instructions for more information.
Program Overview
The HOME ARP Program provides financing to help preserve or increase the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing and supportive services. HOME ARP Program funds are intended to benefit specific qualifying populations and low-income households. Minnesota Housing will use its one-time allocation of HOME ARP Program funds to provide financing to selected applicants for any of the following activities:
- New construction (with or without acquisition)
- Acquisition with rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation (without acquisition)
- Operating cost assistance with one of the above activity types
HOME ARP Program regulations require that funds primarily benefit the four qualifying populations:
- Homeless (as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 24, section 91.5)
- At risk of homelessness (as defined in 24 C.F.R. 91.5)
- Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
- Other populations who do not qualify under any of the populations above but if activities were implemented, they would prevent family homelessness or serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability
These qualifying populations are defined in Minnesota Housing’s HOME ARP Program Guide. Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet the criteria for one of the qualifying populations are eligible to receive HOME ARP Program assistance.
More program information can be found on the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) Funding webpage.
Virtual Information Session
Minnesota Housing staff will host a virtual information session on Thursday, January 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Potential HOME ARP Program RFP applicants are encouraged to attend. This information session will provide an overview of the HOME ARP Program RFP, including program requirements and submission instructions.
Register for the information session at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/7201631190077806687
For accessibility accommodations, call 651.707.4040 or email Ben Eggersdorfer at ben.eggersdorfer@state.mn.us by Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Questions?
Contact at MHFA.HOME-ARP@state.mn.us.
Flyer announcing DBT group therapy openings, including in-person and telehealth options for adults, teens, and graduates, with a phone number and QR code for more information.
Flyer for Aggate Recovery Residence describing recovery housing services, with a QR code to scan for housing access and contact information.
Flyer for Foundations Minnesota advertising an afternoon LGBTQ+ affirming IOP group in Minneapolis from 2–5 p.m., with contact information.
Flyer announcing a Reflections Evening Telehealth Program starting February 2, 2026, a 12-week online course with evening sessions and enrollment contact information.
Did you know Elite Wellness by Elite Recovery is open for Mental Health Therapy, Diagnostic Assessments and Medication Management? We have in person and virtual appointments. Now is the time, come find wellness at Elite Recovery! Call Erin to schedule at 612-719-4137 or use the link below and she will get in contact with you or your client.
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Pathways Counseling Center is excited to announce the launch of our newest educational offering: The Psychogastroenterologist Podcast, hosted by Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
This monthly podcast explores the fascinating and rapidly evolving world of the gut‑brain axis through the lenses of neuroscience, behavioral health, lifestyle medicine, neurocriminology, and nutritional science.
Each episode translates cutting‑edge research into clear, practical insights that professionals can apply across clinical, forensic, medical, educational, and community settings.
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DHS shares RFP for grantee to develop and deliver diagnostic assessment training for mental health providers
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is sharing a request for proposals (RFP) to select a grantee to develop and deliver statewide diagnostic assessment training for mental health providers serving children and adolescents ages six through 18. The training will focus on improving provider knowledge and competency related to diagnostic assessment requirements under Minnesota statute and rule, including culturally responsive and clinically appropriate diagnostic practices. Grant funds will support the development, delivery and evaluation of training that increases consistency, quality and compliance in diagnostic assessment practices across Minnesota. Please see the grant posting for more information.
Due Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Responders’ Conference: Feb. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. CST. Click on the link to join.
Please contact Mollie Dusha at mollie.dusha@state.mn.us with questions.
BHA shares resources for Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services clients affected by service disruptions
Maintaining the integrity of publicly funded programs is essential. Recent actions designed to preserve program integrity may affect service availability for some individuals who use Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), among other programs. Today, the Behavioral Health Administration is sharing resources to help impacted clients achieve continuity of care.
Those who have experienced a disruption or loss of services can find resources on the ARMHS service disruption resources webpage.
This webpage will help people reconnect to care and access support for mental health, basic needs and community connections. A print version is available at ARMHS Service Disruption Resources (PDF).
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