Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing Ministry Team addresses the affordable housing crisis through policy work, direct service and education. The vision of Unity’s Affordable Housing Team is that every person has safe, affordable, quality housing — no matter their class, zip code, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, disability, or other factors. Our work reflects the needs of this community: shelter, development, and policy. We meet on Zoom on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come check us out! Contact Judy Miller for the Zoom link at jmkmam@comcast.net.

Prairie Homeless Companion

Friday, October 14 • 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Shepherd of the Lake Church, Prior Lake, MN
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This unique performance by zAmya Theater Group consists of actors who have experienced homelessness. They creatively and engagingly share real stories of homelessness beyond the stereotypes. The performance is followed by a dialogue between performers, Beacon staff, and local Beacon partners that provides information about housing insecurity, Beacon’s approach, and real solutions. 

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.