Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans

10/23/2026

Join us in congratulating MACV’s Statewide Programs Director, Lindsey Hofer, on receiving the Metrics Magician Award at the 2026 Community Solutions Built For Zero Learning Session!

This recognition celebrates Lindsey’s outstanding work using data to strengthen Minnesota’s Veteran homelessness response system and drive meaningful progress toward long-term housing stability.

Congratulations, Lindsey! We’re proud to see your leadership and impact recognized nationally!

10/22/2026

Ensuring Veteran homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring starts with our beliefs.

At MACV, our mission, vision, and values shape the work we do and how we do it.

10/22/2026

A big thank you to the Prudential volunteers for spending time with MACV on a recent property project!

Your hard work and willingness to give back help us maintain welcoming, comfortable spaces where Veterans and their families can focus on building long-term stability. We're grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making a difference in our community!

10/21/2026

The worst mistake we can make is thinking this work supporting Veterans is done.

If you or a Veteran you know is facing homelessness, call MACV today! The MACV team provides vital resources, support services, and housing solutions focused on long-term stability.

📞 Call us now at 833-222-6228

10/20/2026

MACV was proud to participate in the 2026 Built For Zero Learning Session, where our MACV Senior Director of Statewide Programs, Lindsey Hofer, joined partners from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to present Last Mile Strategies: How Minnesota Made Veteran Homelessness Rare and Brief Statewide.

Together, they shared how years of collaboration, coordinated systems, and strong partnerships helped Minnesota effectively end Veteran homelessness statewide, offering lessons for communities working toward the same goal.

10/20/2026

Minnesota has reached a historic milestone in effectively ending Veteran homelessness, but the work to sustain that progress continues!

From October 2025 through September 2026, MACV assisted 137 Veterans across southern Minnesota, including 35 in Olmsted County. Through housing assistance, employment services, legal aid, and strong community partnerships, we're helping Veterans build long-term stability.

Thank you to ABC 6 News - KAAL TV for highlighting MACV's work in southern Minnesota and featuring Southern Regional Director Sadie Rezac!

Read the full story!

A week after Minnesota announced it had effectively ended veteran homelessness, local organizations continue working to help veterans find stability.

10/19/2026

This week, we are featuring Ryan Folstad, MACV Intern!

As a MACV intern, Ryan is gaining experience across several departments to build a well-rounded understanding of the organization and our work to end Veteran homelessness. What stands out most to Ryan about MACV is the organization's holistic, person-centered approach to ending Veteran homelessness. He appreciates that the work extends beyond immediate housing needs to address the many factors that contribute to long-term stability.

Visit https://www.mac-v.org/macv-intern-spotlight-ryan-folstad/ to learn more about Ryan!

10/18/2026

Even Lenny got to be part of Minnesota history! 🐾💛

Our Veteran Village facility dog was right in the middle of the celebration as Minnesota announced that all 87 counties have now reached the effective end of Veteran homelessness. And he even got to meet the Governor!

It was especially meaningful to celebrate this milestone at Veteran Village, where Lenny plays an important role in helping Veterans feel safe, supported, and connected.

We're proud to have Lenny on the MACV team and to celebrate this incredible moment together!

Follow Lenny's adventures on Instagram at : https://go.mac-v.org/LennyAtVeteranVillage

10/17/2026

If you’re a Veteran in crisis, or you’re concerned about a Veteran who is, call the Veterans Crisis Line now to reach caring, qualified VA responders. Dial 988 then Press 1. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.