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Minn Coalition for Homeless Calls for Increase in Emergency Services Program

Minn Coalition for Homeless Calls for Increase in Emergency Services Program

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The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless is calling for a $15 million increase in the Emergency Services Program during the upcoming legislative session. The money would be used to help provide affordable housing for families in need and more…

The coalition’s Senta Leff says in Minnesota, 67 of 87 counties do not have a fixed site shelter–which means the majority of individuals experiencing homelessness in Minnesota are without access to immediate shelter.

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