Investing in youth through housing support
Deb Zak’s experience working alongside youth has shaped her commitment to supporting young adults today – particularly through access to safe, stable housing.
Bridging the gap: Conifer community’s on-demand transit pilot
The Headwaters Regional Development Commission has launched a transit project that’s providing a pathway to stability, independence, and opportunity.
NMF accepting applications to join Youth Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is seeking applicants to join the Youth Mitigation Fund Advisory Committee. The committee’s primary goal is to establish policies and procedures for the Youth Mitigation Fund and cultivate positive relationships with landlords, housing providers, social service workers, and young adults experiencing homelessness.
Information sought on potential supportive housing projects in Northwest Minnesota
The Northwest Minnesota Continuum of Care is seeking letters of intent from nonprofits, local and tribal governments, and others about potential supportive housing projects to inform an application for funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recently announced CoCBuilds program.
$30,000 granted to organizations supporting those living through homelessness
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.
FY23 Impact Report: North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, aims to develop more affordable housing
As the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) rolled out its current strategic framework in 2018, it included a goal to lead regional efforts and community solutions focused on housing.
Community land trust serving Northwest Minnesota awarded nearly $3 million by Minnesota Housing
North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, has been awarded $2.97 million by Minnesota Housing to support affordable housing in Northwest Minnesota.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation pushes more than $780,000 into the region in first quarter of FY24
More than $780,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from July through September through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
Community land trust serving Northwest Minnesota seeks advisory committee applicants
North Star Neighbors, a community land trust serving Northwest Minnesota, is seeking experienced and knowledgeable professionals to join its Advisory Committee.