THE WEEK IN HOUSING

RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO

 The cold weather may keep us indoors but we have a fun activity for your younger residents.  Our annual “What Home Means To Me” Poster Contest is underway plus we are accepting nominations for our Carol Schultz Educational Scholarships.

Showcase Your Local Artist in our Annual Poster Contest

Submit posters by March 25th

Join us for our annual national poster contest for youth who live in affordable housing owned or administered by NAHRO member agencies. Each piece of art shares the children’s thoughts on the theme of “What Home Means to Me.”  Minnesota NAHRO encourages our members to hold local contests and send in their winners from each age category to compete in the Minnesota NAHRO contest.  The top three winners in each age category is then sent on to NCRC.  NCRC picks one winner from each category to National NAHRO to compete in the national contest.

Click here for complete details, contest rules and deadlines.

Calling All Our Minnesota NAHRO Scholars!

Nominations due March 19th

Each year, Minnesota NAHRO awards scholarships for post-secondary educational programs as part of our Carol Schultz Educational Scholarship Program.  In 2021. we will select up to three $1,000 winners and they are also eligible to advance to the regional and national rounds where additional scholarships are awarded.

The scholarships are for residents of publicly-owned housing units or participants in a rent assistance program & may be used for any accredited post-secondary education program, except for graduate or post-graduate programs. This award is dedicated to our very own Carol Schultz of Duluth HRA.

Use this link for more details and for the application form.

NAHRO Virtual Day on the Hill: March 2-3

As our nation continues to grapple with COVID-19 and a historic rental housing crisis, and prepare for a new Administration and shifting Congressional priorities, we need to reconnect with our allies and forge new relationships. Join us virtually for more than two days of information, insight and advocacy. We’ll bring you the latest news from HUD and Capitol Hill, and amplify your voices in the virtual halls of Congress!

Minnesota NAHRO Day at the Capitol

Register Today  – Thursday, February 25th

JOIN US for our first ever virtual DAC. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to your state lawmakers and educate them on the great work you do in their district. We will help you every step of the way and no travel costs! Registration now open here.