by United Front
April 11, 2012 in Blog Post, Youth Homelessness
Laura Kadwell, statewide Director, Heading Home Minnesota, talked about youth homelessness in Minnesota during a housing tour at United Way’s Agenda for Lasting Change staff kick off. The documents posted here are from Laura’s presentation and provide a data snapshot.
2011 Housing Stability Goal Fact Sheet
Presentation (PDF)
by United Front
March 29, 2012 in Blog Archive, Event, Youth Homelessness
Open Auditions Call! Arts in Action MN is looking for Minneapolis youth ages 16-22 interested in street theater performance and public health issues facing youth experiencing homelessness. Youth who have experienced homelessness or being highly mobile are encouraged to be a part of this movement for positive action and change.
Where: The Youth Opportunity Center @ YouthLink Minneapolis – 41 N. 12th St. Minneapolis 55403
When: Friday, March 30, 3:30-5:30
What: Group Audition using improvisation and playful interaction—no monologue or headshot required!
For more info and to reserve your spot: artsinactionmn@gmail.com
by United Front
January 20, 2012 in Blog Archive
Long Term Unemployment: A Study by Kaiser Family Foundation, NPR
Reposted from National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Public Radio (NPR) and The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released the results of a study of long-term unemployment in America. The study surveyed a nationally representative, random sample of working age adults about their employment. The study included both the long-term unemployed and the long-term underemployed.
Unsurprisingly, the majority of people who have been unemployed long-term (defined as: for more than one year) have a “not too confident” to “not at all confident” outlook on being able to find a job that will let them get by. While the study was generally balanced age-wise, the majority of the long-term unemployed were also employed only briefly, two years of less, at their last job before being laid off, possibly the result of “first in, first out” personnel policies. The majority of those surveyed also reported that their last job paid less than $30,000. Read the rest of this entry →
by United Front
January 6, 2012 in Blog Archive, Uncategorized
The following article is being reposted as a special to United Front’s Homelessness Community thanks to Lavender Magazine. Learn more about United Way Arise Project, an active giving community focused on LGBT issues and reducing youth homelessness in our community.
By Justin Jones, originally posted December 15, 2011
Photographer: Mike Hnida
This story is true. Sincere thanks to Stephan Parker for his courage in sharing it.
The boy sits on a park bench one night, and he stares. He stares at homes, some with their lights on; others quieted for the night. He stares at the neighborhood playground. And he stares at the sky. It will rain soon.
The boy takes a breath, stands, and moves reluctantly through unkempt grass toward the jungle gym. He climbs into the mouth of a tube slide and pushes himself into the middle. He positions himself as comfortably as he can, and again he stares. He stares at dirty plastic, backlit by moonlight. And he cries. Read the rest of this entry →
by United Front
December 15, 2011 in Blog Archive, Uncategorized
Reposted from MHP Connect
It’s heartening to see the daily good work going on in Minnesota to help people get the housing and services they need- from the work of advocates, service providers, and everyday citizens. However, MHP’s latest 2 x 4 Report reveals that we still have a long road ahead, with long-term unemployment leading more workers to the brink.
by United Front
November 17, 2011 in Blog Archive, Event, Uncategorized
Project Homeless Connect is a one-stop shop for delivering services to people experiencing homelessness. Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis are partnering with service providers, businesses, citizens, and faith communities to bring multiple resources to one location where people can come to find the services they need. These services include: housing providers, employment specialists, medical care, mental health care, benefits specialists, eye care, haircuts, transportation assistance, food and clothing. Read the rest of this entry →
by United Front
November 15, 2011 in Blog Archive
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week takes place each year the week before Thanksgiving; November 13 – November 20. It is a time for individuals community groups, and organizations to raise awareness and speak up about the work being done to end hunger & homelessness in our country. Read the rest of this entry →
Heading Home Minnesota is a coordinated public-private partnership to end homelessness in Minnesota. It is the umbrella organization for Minnesota’s Roadmap for Ending Homelessness as well as the statewide Business Plan to End Long-Term Homelessness and 14 regional/local plans to end homelessness.
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