Public Policy Task Force

Your voice will make a difference.

Join us in advocating to end homelessness!

The primary objective of the Task Force: 

To use Heading Home Minnesota and its resources to leverage public funding and public policy changes in order to end homelessness.  Initial emphasis will be given to securing funding for supportive housing services.  The Task Force will work across various governmental levels including the federal Congress and incoming Administration, the Minnesota Legislature, and county governments in the state.

To get involved:

1) Sign up for the Heading Home Minnesota E News to get a bi-weekly update on our progress including public policies warranting public advocacy.

2) Talk to your representatives to let them know that ending homelessness is an important issue to you.  In particular, let them know that you understand that supportive services are a critical component to supportive housing that must be fully funded.

3) Contact Megan Harms at (612) 335-3586 to learn more about the Heading Home Minnesota Public Policy Task Force or to share testimonials about the value of supportive housing in breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Public Policy Task Force

Chair:

Sandy Vargas, Minneapolis Foundation

Members:

Kirsten Anderson-Stembridge, Lutheran Social Services
Claudia Brewington, Ramsey County
Toni Carter, Ramsey County Commissioner
Paul Cassidy, Leonard Street and Deinard
Peg Chemberlin, Minnesota Council of Churches
Gail Dorfman, Hennepin County Commissioner
Frank Forsberg, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Tom Fulton, Family Housing Fund
Kevin Goodno, Fredrikson & Byron 
Sam Grabarski, Minneapolis Downtown Council
Jennifer Ho, Hearth Connection
Laura Kadwell, Minnesota Housing
Steve O’Neil, St. Louis County Commissioner
Tonja Orr, Minnesota Housing
Kathryn Roberts, Ecumen
George Stone, Corporation for Supportive Housing
Cathy ten Broeke, Coordinator, Heading Home Hennepin
Tom Triplett, Fieldstone Alliance
Charlie Weaver, Minnesota Business Partnership
Carol Zierman, Coordinator, Heading Home Ramsey