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• HousingMinnesota 1314414 ytamizigeotk. The Campaign The primary purpose of the HousingMinnesota campaign is to dramatically increase the preservation and creation of affordable housing in Minnesota by raising public awareness,educating legislative candidates on. housing issues,and translating the needs of people affected into postive policy reform. Our organization is both non-profit and non-partisan. Key elements of the campaign include grassroots organizing,collabora- tive membership,targeted public education,and the direct engagement of eight key community groups to achieve concrete public policy changes and funding goals.These groups include the business community, faith-based organizations,direct service providers and housing advocates,labor unions,education,local government,Smart Growth proponents,and people directly affected by the shortage of affordable housing. As the second year of our campaign comes to a close,our energy is focused on Homes For All,an event that is planned to be the largest statewide housing convention in Minnesota history. On November 15, 2002,hundreds of Minnesotans will assemble to address housing issues and help determine future legislative priorities. We believe that affordable housing at all income levels is key in the creation and sustainability of stable families,healthy communities,and statewide economic prosperity. The Collaboration HousingMinnesota is a growing collaborative of more than 110 organizations who support the effort by spreading our campaign messages and materials through their own established networks. These members, along with the Minnesota Housing Partnership,which serves as the lead agency,play a critical role in shaping the focus of the campaign as it continues to move forward. The diversity of the collaborative, reflective of all eight key community groups,gives the campaign a strong base and helps to ensure that an inclusive and constructive dialogue will occur. We believe that the direct and increased involvement of all of housing's stakeholders is critical in building the broad support necessary for major policy changes in the state of Minnesota. The Funders The HousingMinnesota campaign receives its lead funding from The Minneapolis Foundation. Other major contributors include Minnesota Housing Finance Agency,Greater Minnesota Housing Fund,Andersen Corporation,The McKnight Foundation,Greater Twin Cities United Way,Family Housing Fund,U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,Marquette Financial Companies,and Robbins,Kaplan, Miller&Ciresi L.L.P.Foundation for Education,Public Health and Social Justice. HousingMinnesota has also benefited from in-kind contributions from various media and advertising companies. 1821 UniversityAve.W., Suite S-137, St.Paul,MN 55104 • 651-649-1710 800-728-8916 651-649-1725 fax www.HousingMinnesota.org