Housing First MN Foundation

10/22/2026

The Foundation would like to extend thanks to Old National Bank for their generous support of our 2026 Partner Pathways Breakfast Series.

Throughout the year, these gatherings have provided incredible opportunities to connect with nonprofit service providers, builders, and trade partners who share our passion for making a difference in our communities.

Thanks to Old National Bank's partnership, we were able to introduce even more organizations and housing industry professionals to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation and the work we do. We're excited to turn these new connections into meaningful partnerships that will help us continue building safe, dignified housing for Minnesotans in need.

Thank you, Old National Bank, for helping us bring people together, build relationships, and create opportunities for lasting impact!

10/20/2026

On Oct. 7, we officially broke ground on the new Lewis House and Survivor Support Center, a $14.1 million, 50-bed project that will provide critical shelter and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Dakota County.

Yesterday, we were proud to join 360 Communities, project partners, and community members at Union 32 in Eagan to celebrate this exciting moment together!

These milestones mark the beginning of an incredibly impactful project that, once completed, will double emergency shelter capacity and serve up to 600 individuals each year, half being children.
Housing First Minnesota Foundation is honored to partner with 360 Communities, PulteGroup, Greiner Construction, and so many others to help bring this vision to life.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone and to the many partners and supporters who are helping make this project possible.

Together, we're building safety, hope, and brighter futures for those who need it most.

10/15/2026

We are grateful to announce that the Housing First Minnesota Foundation has received a generous grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation in support of the Bravo Zulu Women’s Home!

This contribution will go directly toward construction costs and the completion of this first-of-its-kind sober living home, designed specifically for women veterans recovering from PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), and substance use disorders.

Once complete, the 10-bed home will provide a safe, supportive, and dignified environment where women veterans can focus on healing, recovery, and building a brighter future.

Thank you, CenterPoint Energy Foundation, for your continued generosity and commitment to supporting our mission! Together, we are creating more than housing—we are building a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for those who have served our country.

10/13/2026

Over the past three weeks, we welcomed more than 30 potential partners across both the nonprofit field and housing industry to our Partner Pathways Breakfast Series to learn more about the Housing First Minnesota Foundation, our mission, and the many ways to get involved!

These gatherings are all about bringing people together, building meaningful relationships, and creating new opportunities to make a difference in our communities.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and shared their interest in supporting our mission or working with us on our Industry Led Community Build Projects. We are excited to turn these new connections into lasting partnerships as we work together to provide safe, dignified housing for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.

A special thank you to Old National Bank for sponsoring this series and helping us bring these important conversations and connections to life!

10/06/2026

As the Parade of Homes comes to a close, we want to give special recognition to our Fall Dream Homes and the incredible builders behind them for their support of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation.

Over four weeks, more than 1,700 visitors toured the two Dream Homes in Mahtomedi and Rochester, experiencing inspiring design, exceptional craftsmanship, and thoughtful details—all while supporting the Foundation’s mission.

A heartfelt thank you to Hartman Homes, Inc. and R. Fleming Construction for generously opening these beautiful homes to tourgoers. Your partnership helps us continue creating safe, dignified housing for Minnesotans in need, and we are grateful for the impact you help make possible!

10/05/2026

A new chapter begins in St. Cloud! 🏠💙

We were proud to join Avivo and project partners to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Avivo Village – St. Cloud, a new 48-bed, low-barrier supportive housing shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.

This project is a powerful example of what can happen when great partners come together with a shared purpose. We’re grateful to Avivo, BCI Construction, Inc., Schwieters Companies, Inc., and everyone who helped turn this vision into a place where people can find safety, stability, and hope for what comes next.

This new shelter will serve as an important resource in the St. Cloud community and we look forward to seeing the impact it will make for years to come!

09/30/2026

Thank you to our Partner Pathways Breakfast sponsor, Old National Bank 🌟 With their support & partnership, we’re able to bring together service providers, trades, and builders to learn how they can get involved with the Housing First Minnesota Foundation on upcoming build projects.

The generosity of partners like Old National helps opens more doors for collaboration to make a greater impact in addressing homelessness across Minnesota.

09/29/2026

From celebrating important milestones at our Community Build Project ribbon cuttings to being a major supporter of our Dream Homes program, our Premier Partners at Bridgewater Bank continue to show up in meaningful ways for the Housing First Minnesota Foundation and the communities we serve. Their support of our events and mission helps make it possible for us to continue partnering with Minnesota’s homebuilding industry to create safe, dignified housing for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.

Thank you, Bridgewater Bank, for being a continued dedicated partner in building brighter futures across Minnesota.

09/24/2026

Join us next week for our Partner Pathways Non-Profit Service Provider Breakfast, where nonprofit leaders and service providers will come together with the Housing First Minnesota Foundation to connect, learn from one another, and explore what we can accomplish together.

Events like this help bring more nonprofit partners to the table as we work together to create safe, stable housing for those who need it most.

📆 Sept. 30, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 a.m.

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Join us for breakfast and learn how Housing First Minnesota Foundation supports nonprofit service providers on housing projects!

09/23/2026

A big thank you to our partners at Artful Living Magazine for their continued support of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation!

We were grateful to have members of the Artful Living team join us at last week’s Building Futures Golf Classic and sponsor our Putting Green. Their support helped make the day a success while furthering our mission to build safe, dignified housing for Minnesotans in need.

Partnerships like this make our work possible. Thank you, Artful Living, for continuing to show up for our Foundation, our mission, and the communities we serve!