Counterpoint: Outstate, the homeless crisis is lack of shelters
The commentary “All policy levers must be used to meet needs” (June 25) did a great job of highlighting the need for more affordable housing. It’s vitally important to pass [...]
Community Briefs – Volunteers Needed for Week of Action
MANKATO — Bicycle donations will be accepted during The Remember Me Too Movement’s “Celebration of Unity” event Saturday at St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, 1502 Warren St. The bikes [...]
Community Response Fund distributes $9,000
MANKATO — This week’s round of Community Response Fund grants awarded $9,000 to two community organizations. • Partners for Affordable Housing was awarded $6,000 for personal hygiene and sanitation items, [...]
Partners for Affordable Housing: Pandemic exacerbates housing struggles
W here people live affects all parts of their lives. It affects access to food, transportation, health care, safety, employment, education and more – and can determine whether families thrive. [...]
Evictions could increase demand for homeless services
MANKATO — If Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t extend Minnesota’s eviction moratorium Wednesday, nonprofit leaders anticipate an uptick in people seeking homeless services. Walz’s halt on evictions — a relief for [...]
Partners for Affordable Housing: Homeless support still crucial during pandemic
As Minnesotans continue with the extension of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, those experiencing homelessness are now faced with greater challenges. The work done at Partners for Affordable Housing (PAH) is [...]
Safety for domestic violence victims more challenging under stayat-home order
MANKATO — Minnesota’s stay-at-home order poses a unique set of challenges for victims of domestic abuse and their advocates. When Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order went into effect March 28, [...]
Partners For Affordable Housing seeking Easter donations
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - As the Easter holiday approaches, Partners For Affordable Housing puts out the call for donations. They want to help make the holiday special for those in [...]
Consolidated awards grants to 20 nonprofits
MANKATO — A food shelf, youth club and transitional housing organization are among 20 nonprofits receiving grant funding from Consolidated Communications. Consolidated’s Community Fund through the Mankato Area Foundation awarded [...]
Consolidated Communications Announces Community Grants
The Consolidated Communications Community Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation awards $141,000 in grants to 20 local non-profit organizations across the company’s southern Minnesota service area. Consolidated’s Community Fund focuses its support [...]