Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing Ministry Team addresses the affordable housing crisis through policy work, direct service and education. Get in touch with the Affordable Housing Ministry Team by contacting Karen Hering at karen@unityunitarian.org.

Habitat Summer Build 2021

The Unity Church Affordable Housing Outreach Ministry Team is co-sponsoring the annual Habitat for Humanity construction week again as a partner in Faith Builders. This will be new construction in the north side of St. Paul at 397 Maryland Avenue West. The work week is August 9-13, and work hours are 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Special procedures are in place to accommodate the continuing challenges of Covid-19.

A Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity “green” build integrates building practices that reduce detrimental impacts on the natural environment, promote healthy indoor air quality for occupants and reduce energy costs while increasing the long-term affordability of homes and improving the neighborhood housing stock.

Questions? Please contact Chuck Griggs at griggscb@msn.com or 612-408-0486.

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Volunteer Guidelines

Home Information

Project Home is coordinated by Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul to provide emergency shelter for families facing homelessness in Ramsey County. Unity Church hosts Project Home each year during the month of May. Over 100 volunteers are needed to provide hospitality during the evening and overnight giving families with children comfort and a safe place to stay.

Families served through Project Home spend the day at The Family Place, a day center in downtown St. Paul. There are many volunteer opportunities there, including and cooking meals for families and providing activities for the children.

We support and participate in Habitat for Humanity with a two week building project each year in late spring. For more information on this opportunity contact Chuck Griggs by email at griggscb@msn.com.

From time to time the team offers congregational and community forums on issues of homelessness and affordable Housing.

This team advocates for policy and partnerships that will increase the supply of affordable housing. Advocacy efforts often take place through a team community partner, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.

Each year, team members participate in legislative days for Affordable Housing at the Minnesota State Capitol.