MICH and Minnesota Housing are hiring a Policy, Research and Results Management Specialist to support the design, development and implementation of data strategies and evaluation methods for programs in the Housing Stability Division and implementation of the Council’s plan “Crossroads to Justice: Minnesota’s New Pathways to Housing, Racial and Health Justice for People Facing Homelessness.” Learn more and apply at Minnesota Careers website, job ID 70767. Applications will be accepted through November 8, 2023.
Yesterday, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 23-14 eliminating college degree requirements for over 75% of state government jobs. The executive order will open job opportunities for more people, expand the state’s workforce, and make it easier for people in Minnesota to choose state service. The order aims to build, develop and maintain Minnesota’s Workforce by updating hiring guidance to emphasize skills and work experience and helping existing employees develop long-term career paths through individual development plans and career training.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has created a variety of informational and promotional resources to help spread the word about the Child and Working Family Tax Credits, K-12 relief programs and Property Tax Refund. Review the promotional materials at: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/promotional-materials-page.
They are hosting a series of informational webinars to share information on the promotional materials. Attend the webinar using the links below at the scheduled times; no registration is required. Revenue has categorized them by intended audience, you are welcome to attend any of them. Call in information and the webinar numbers can be found at the promotional materials website.
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Wednesday November 1 at 10:00 a.m.
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Wednesday November 1 at 11:00 a.m.
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Community Organizations and Partners (webinar in Hmong)
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Thursday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m.
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Local City and County Governments
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Monday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m.
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Community Organizations and Partners (webinar in English)
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Wednesday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m.
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Community Organizations and Partners (webinar in Somali)
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Wednesday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m.
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Community Organizations and Partners (webinar in Spanish)
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Thursday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m.
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American Indian Urban Community
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Join us for the Monthly Webinar tomorrow, November 1, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. to hear from the Speakers Bureau, information on the Working Family Credit and Child Tax Credit promotional materials, and an update on the Council’s Plan “Crossroads to Justice: Minnesota’s New Pathways to Housing, Racial and Health Justice for People Facing Homelessness.” If you have any questions about your webinar registration, please email elizabeth.dressel@state.mn.us. If you cannot attend the webinar, all materials and recordings are shared here: https://mich.mn.gov/webinars
Minnesota Housing is accepting applications for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Program State of Minnesota formula funds, appropriated annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Up to approximately $651,000 in one-time funding is available to eligible applicants to help persons with HIV/AIDS remain in their homes. The grant term is from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025. Funding is contingent upon Minnesota Housing board approval and program appropriations.
The goal of this program is to help households at or below 80% of area median income (AMI) and living with HIV/AIDS establish or maintain affordable and stable housing, reduce their risk of homelessness and, when coupled with other programs or services, improve access to health care and other community resources. Recipients must reside in Greater Minnesota (outside of the 15-county Twin Cities Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area). Funds are made available to eligible households as emergency assistance for Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) payments.
For application materials and more information, visit Minnesota Housing’s HOPWA webpage. Applications are due by noon Central Time on Monday, December 4, 2023.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Justice Programs (OPJ) has a request for proposals to fund community-based nonprofits and/or tribal government programs that wish to start up a transitional housing program (THP) or increase the number of supported households in their currently operating transitional housing program. The funding supports transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault experiencing housing instability. Grant funds may not be used to provide temporary or extended stay emergency shelter. Up to $712,500 is available for applications for a 23-month grant period from February 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
See full Request for Proposals for full details and requirements. Applications are due Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Please submit any questions regarding this RFP by email to danielle.lindner@state.mn.us.
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The Lived Experience Advocacy Network (LEAN) has developed a new job and volunteer board on their website. The goal is to create a central place to share any job or volunteer position that you hope to get more visibility with the lived experience community. The position does not need to be for a job or opportunity for only with people with lived experience. If you have a position to share, you can complete the form on their website, https://www.mnlean.org/job-volunteer-board, or email hello@mnlean.org.
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Help us spread the word about a new newsletter for engagement opportunities for people who have faced or are currently facing homelessness. The Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness is building a new newsletter list to share opportunities for people who have faced or are currently facing homelessness to share their input, ideas, and expertise. Interested individuals can sign up for the newsletter by filling out this form. We will share a range of opportunities in this newsletter from state agencies and partner organizations and the newsletter will be sent out as opportunities are available. Please email elizabeth.dressel@state.mn.us if you have any questions.
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