Advocacy
Promoting strong, viable communities for all Minnesotans
We Want To Empower You!
Housing Authorities, including their commissioners, staff and residents, are a valuable and reliable resource for legislators to make informed decisions.ย
Your voice matters!ย Minnesota NAHRO helps its members advocate for resources and programs at the federal and state level.ย ย
Why does advocacy matter? Strong relationships with state and federal lawmakers can lead to a better understanding of community needs, which in turn creates an opportunity for legislation that helps your programs and community.
Legislation affects your operating budgets, for better or worse. These decisions can also affect the ability of your agency to start other programs your community may need or want.
If you do not tell โyour storyโ, someone else may tell it for you.
Housing Authorities understand the housing and community development needs and the challenges at the local level, and you are in the best position to tell the story.
Minnesota NAHRO has a long history of being a successful advocate for its members.ย
Minnesota NAHRO Advocacy in Action
Where Things Stand in Washingtonย
The FY27 appropriations process is at a critical point now that the House & Senate have released their proposals.ย It’s time to ramp up our advocacy and let Congress know the importance of these programs in your community!
We have a short window to make an impact. Thatโs why August Advocacy matters!ย ย
August Advocacy will help you tell your lawmakers about how these programs serve their community and people in their district. This is your story and Congress needs to know the daily impact these programs have on the lives and families you serve.ย ย
TAKE ACTION & TELL YOUR STORY TODAY!
Member Advocacy
Your voice matters!ย Minnesota NAHRO helps its members advocate for resources and programs at the federal and state level.
- We advocate for funding and programs.
- We provide tools and resources to help you tell your story.
- We provide action alerts and key talking points to help you connect with your lawmakers.ย
Talking Points To Help Tailor Your Message
What Can You Do? Take 10 Minutes for Advocacy Each Week
Your Voice Matters so Take Action Today!
Increase Your Impact By Adding Local Details
- Change the subject line on the form letter
- Use one of the talking points provided to tailor your message
- Add local details that demonstrates how HUD funding directly impacts your community
August Advocacy Tools & Resources
We have many reports and facts sheets to help you tailor your message with local data. Use the buttons below to find information on your Congressional District.ย Pick one or two items that work for you and augment your message to your lawmakers about your agency.ย ย
Minnesota NAHRO Advocacy in Action
Minnesota NAHRO Advocacy in Action
Minnesota NAHRO Storytelling Project
Minnesota NAHRO Small Agency Toolkit
A step by step guide to advocacy for Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. Download theย Minnesota NARHO Small Agency Toolkit.
Advocacy Updatesย
August Advocacy Week 2 – Affordable Housing Preservation
Public Housing, Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and USDA Rural Development provide stable, affordable homes for families across the state. This means seniors, people with disabilities, and households with limited housing options depend on these programs to keep...
$53 Million for Public Housing Rehab Awarded to Minnesota HRAs
Minnesota Housing recenlty awarded $53 million to finance in repairs and updates to 32 public housing buildings across the state. The resulting work will help preserve more than 3,200 apartments statewide, including 22 projects in Greater Minnesota and 10 in the Twin...
New Report: Rental Assistance Keeps Over 100,000 Minnesotans Housed โ Cuts Threaten Stability
More than 100,000 households across Minnesota โ including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and working families โ rely on federal rental assistance to stay in their homes and connected to their communities. MHP and Minnesota NAHROโs report breaks down who...
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