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Addressing the homeless population amid COVID-19 pandemic

MANKATO - While many have the option to stay home and protect themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, right now people experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable. Locally, The Salvation [...]

2021-11-01T10:52:32-05:00March 23, 2020|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , |

Panel presents on homelessness hoping to raise awareness

MANKATO — Homelessness is an issue most if not all states and communities have to deal with. Often referred to as the “invisible population,” they want to be a part [...]

2021-11-01T10:31:31-05:00February 25, 2020|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , |

Race and raise money to support the homeless at Pedal Past Poverty

MANKATO - Kirsten Becker from Partners for Affordable Housing joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their upcoming fundraiser, the Pedal Past Poverty stationary bike race. The 8th Pedal [...]

2021-11-01T10:32:18-05:00February 19, 2020|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , , |

Union Street guests share stories, hope to help others experiencing homelessness

ST. PETER - For young couple Joaquim and Jessica, being homeless was no longer an option. To keep their young daughter, Journey, safe and healthy, they needed stable housing. That’s [...]

2021-11-01T11:08:23-05:00February 19, 2020|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , , |

Bipartisan organizations announce $500 million bonding request for affordable housing in Minnesota

ST. PETER - Ahead of the next legislative session, bipartisan organizations Homes for All and Partners for Affordable Housing announced an agenda to push for $500 million dollars in bonds [...]

2021-11-01T10:50:03-05:00February 4, 2020|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , , |

Public invited to give back, wrap presents for homeless shelters

MANKATO — Three area senior living communities in the Mankato area partnered with three area homeless shelters and Freedom Home Care to wrap holiday gifts that have been donated to [...]

2021-11-01T10:33:05-05:00December 13, 2019|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , |

Address Unknown: Mankato agencies grapple with hidden issue

The word “hidden” comes up frequently when you ask experts about homelessness in Mankato. Homelessness here, say those who work with the people experiencing it, doesn’t fit the stereotype of [...]

2022-06-07T10:47:57-05:00November 24, 2019|Categories: In the News|Tags: , , , , |
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