Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Northwest Minnesota’s approach to supporting those experiencing homelessness has been highlighted as a case study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Our work toward ending homelessness in Northwest Minnesota, specifically for youth and young adults under the age of 25, is rooted in systems-level change.
The New Day Center in Bemidji recently completed a second phase of renovations, installing a wheelchair lift, new roof, and new parking lot.
Grants totaling $30,000 have been approved to six organizations working in the field of homelessness and housing throughout Northwest Minnesota. This marks the second year of supports aimed to improve outcomes for those living through homelessness.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Northwest Minnesota Foundation $2 million to fund a collaborative effort of four organizations in supporting Indigenous youth experiencing housing instability and homelessness.
Tasked with examining the racial disparities in the homelessness response system, the Racial Equity Accountability Project team has marked its second year, holding a second set of talking circles to capture the lived experiences of homelessness in Northwest Minnesota as it continues its work.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications to support efforts aimed at improving the outcomes for individuals who have experienced homelessness.
The Northwest Continuum of Care has been awarded over $1.7 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through its FY2023 funding opportunity.
More than $780,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from July through September through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
