2023 Annual Report | Housing First Minnesota Foundation
Building Futures Through Housing
mission:
We partner to build safe housing for Minnesotans in need.
vision:
To provide dignified housing in the pursuit of ending homelessness.
PHOTO: NORDY PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO: NORDY PHOTOGRAPHY
2023 was another exciting year for the Housing First Minnesota Foundation. We were able to finish five build projects. These projects would not happen without generous support and many donations. I would like to personally thank all our donors, partners, staff, and friends for your support during 2023.
In 2023, we were able to renovate the final four apartment homes and hallways in an AVIVO building that serves as transitional housing for women and their children, while the mother seeks recovery services for addiction. It is one of the only programs in Minnesota that allows the mothers to live with their children while undergoing addiction recovery treatment.
We also continued our Housing for Heroes builds completing four homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) and Lennar. These homes are used as transitional housing for veterans and veteran families experiencing homelessness. This brings our grand total to over 112,000 sq. ft. of housing created!
The Foundation is supported through our fundraising efforts and 2023 was a record year. Our events were the go to occasions of the year and always quickly sold out. Some of our events include the Parade of Homes Dream Homes, annual Gala, and golf tournaments. We are focused on using these fundraising dollars to help directly support Foundation projects and initiatives.
2023 was also a strategic planning year. Through this process, we mapped out a 3-year strategic plan. The plan includes objective goals around fundraising, areas of giving, and processes to make sure we are focused on the most important actions to help us in fulfilling our mission.
The Foundation is in a very strong position to make an even greater impact in 2024. I am excited to see what the future holds for the Foundation. Every donation or volunteer hour goes directly to help us achieve our mission and goal to partner with service organizations to build safe housing for Minnesotans in need and to end homelessness in Minnesota.
Jim Fuschetto
2023 Housing First Minnesota Foundation Board President
ABC Millwork & Cabinetry
2020-2023 STRATEGIC PLAN
objective 1
Select appropriate construction projects to ensure that a positive outcome is derived objective 2 Ensure financial viability objective 3
Recruit passion for our cause of eliminating homelessness objective 4 Elevate the profile within the industry objective 5
Ensure sound leadership and adhere to compliance
With your help, this is what we accomplished in 2023:
Saved shelter providers hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction expenses
Constructed transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness with our four Housing for Heroes projects in North Minneapolis
Renovated the final four apartment homes in a building that serves as transitional housing for women seeking recovery services for addiction while living with their children
Developed new relationships with potential nonprofit partners to expand our impact on homelessness
Received the Charities Review Council’s seal of approval as a viable charitable organization
32 Shelter Beds Added or Preserved
2023 OVERVIEW Twin Citie s
5 Community Build Projects
2 Build Partners
13,728 sq. ft. of Dignified Transitional Housing in the Community
BUILDING FUTURES THROUGH HOUSING
Housing First Minnesota Foundation celebrates more than 25 years of building housing for Minnesotans in need
23 3 Shelter Beds Added or Preserved
67 Community Build Projects
2 0 Service Partners over 25 Years
112,000 sq. ft. of Dignified Transitional Housing in the Community
31 Nonprofits supported $8.1 Million Invested in Minnesota
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation has been building housing for Minnesotans in need for more than 25 years.
2000
Collaborated with the Habitat for Humanity and built the State Fair House
Started a partnership with the Greater Frogtown Area CDC in St. Paul
1995
Established as a Foundation
Started a partnership with the Greater Frogtown Area
CDC in St. Paul
2005
2006
Completed 13 construction projects in partnership with the Greater Frogtown Area CDC in St. Paul
Partnered with Project for Pride in Living (PPL) to build 2 homes in the Jordan Neighborhood
New tagline launched: Making a Difference… One home at a time
2010 Foundation volunteers traveled to rebuild houses in Haiti after massive earthquake
2008
Operation Dream Makeover, whole-house renovation for a wounded Iraq war Veteran
Twin Citie s
2016
Partnered with HomeAid Minnesota to establish the HomeAid Twin Cities Chapter
2015
Partnered with Homeward Bound, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, and Homes for our Troops to build and remodel housing to better the lives of individuals
2017
2020
Completed the 55th project: Housing for Heroes in North St. Paul in collaboration with the City of North St. Paul
Built first Housing for Heroes project in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood for clients of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
2023
Built additional Housing for Heroes homes, bringing our total number of homes in partnership with MACV and Lennar to 10.
HOUSING FOR HEROES:
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - HUMBOLDT AVENUE
Built a four-bedroom transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in partnership with MACV and Lennar in North Minneapolis. After construction, MACV will own the residence which it will operate as transitional housing for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
This build project is the Foundation’s eighth Housing for Heroes project in the metro area and will provide much-needed housing for veteran families experiencing homelessness.
MISSION: MACV seeks to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota by providing housing, employment, and legal services.
LOCATION: North Minneapolis, MN
NEWLY BUILT SQ. FT. : 3,032
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 5
WORK PERFORMED: Construction of new transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
DEDICATION DATE: Mid-March 2023
BUILD PARTNER: SERVICE PROVIDER:
HOUSING FOR HEROES: NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - HUMBOLDT AVENUE
HOUSING FOR HEROES:
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - 6TH STREET A
Built a four-bedroom transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in partnership with MACV and Lennar in North Minneapolis. After construction, MACV will own the residence which it will operate as transitional housing for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
This build project is the Foundation’s ninth Housing for Heroes project in the metro area and will provide much-needed housing for veteran families experiencing homelessness.
MISSION: MACV seeks to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota by providing housing, employment, and legal services.
LOCATION: North Minneapolis, MN
NEWLY BUILT SQ. FT.: 3,032
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 5
WORK PERFORMED: Construction of new transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
DEDICATION DATE: May 2023
BUILD PARTNER: SERVICE PROVIDER:
FAMILY RECOVERY HOUSING: NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - 6TH STREET A
HOUSING FOR HEROES:
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - 6TH STREET B
Built a four-bedroom transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in partnership with MACV and Lennar in North Minneapolis. After construction, MACV will own the residence which it will operate as transitional housing for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
This build project is the Foundation’s tenth Housing for Heroes project in the metro area and will provide much-needed housing for veteran families experiencing homelessness.
MISSION: MACV seeks to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota by providing housing, employment, and legal services.
LOCATION: North Minneapolis, MN
NEWLY BUILT SQ. FT.: 3,032
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 5
WORK PERFORMED: Construction of new transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
DEDICATION DATE: August 2023
BUILD PARTNER: SERVICE PROVIDER:
FAMILY RECOVERY HOUSING: NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - 6TH STREET B
PHOTOS: NORDY PHOTOGRAPHY & LENNAR
HOUSING FOR HEROES:
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - IRVING AVENUE
Built a four-bedroom transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in partnership with MACV and Lennar in North Minneapolis. MACV will own the residence, which it will operate as transitional housing for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
This build project is the Foundation’s eleventh Housing for Heroes project in the metro area and will provide much-needed housing for veteran families experiencing homelessness.
MISSION: Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) seeks to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota by providing housing, employment, and legal services.
LOCATION: North Minneapolis, MN
NEWLY BUILT SQ. FT. : 3,032
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 5
WORK PERFORMED: Construction of new transitional housing residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
DEDICATION DATE: January 2024
BUILD PARTNER: SERVICE PROVIDER:
HOUSING FOR HEROES: NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - IRVING AVENUE
PHOTOS: NORDY PHOTOGRAPHY & LENNAR
FAMILY RECOVERY HOUSING: 1810
COLUMBUS (2023)
Renovated the final four units and common spaces in a 100-year-old apartment building to serve as transitional housing for women seeking recovery services for addiction while living with their children.
The units were transformed into beautiful apartments where mothers will be able to heal and nurture their children. These renovations increase Avivo’s shelter capacity and ability to provide women and their children with stable and safe housing as they receive treatment and counseling to achieve overall wellness and stability.
MISSION: Avivo increases well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness.
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
NEWLY BUILT SQ. FT.: 6,816
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 12
WORK PERFORMED: Full renovation of apartment building to serve as transitional housing for women seeking recovery services and their children
DEDICATION DATE: Fall 2023
BUILD PARTNER: SERVICE PROVIDER:
RIBBON CUTTING
HOUSING FOR HEROES: NORTH MINNEAPOLIS - IRVING AVENUE
PHOTOS: NORDY
2023 INCOME STATEMENT
WHAT’S NEXT?
In 2024, Our Foundation will continue to invest in our communities by transforming shelter facilities and increasing shelter capacity to serve the needs of Minnesotans who are experiencing homelessness.
With your support, we will complete the following community build projects in the pipeline:
Construct four Housing for Heroes projects, three of which are located in North Minneapolis
Construct new 3-bedroom home to be used as transitional housing for single mothers and their children in partnership with Elevate Hope House & Spring Lake Park High School
Continue to partner with new service organizations with missions that match our own
Begin construction on the Veteran Village project, a townhome-style community
Serve Minnesotans in need with a widening variety of demographics including youth in crisis, veterans suffering from PTSD and recovering from addiction, and single mothers and their children
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Fuschetto President
ABC Millwork and Cabinetry
Meg Jaeger Vice President Mega Remodel
Jeremy Larson Treasurer Hampton Companies, LLC
Sunny Bowman Secretary Dakota County Lumber Co.
Kate Hamilton Past President Custom One Homes
Ricky Cheath Executive CommitteeMember at Large Movement Mortgage
Kathy Raph Executive CommitteeMember at Large Gotcha Covered North Suburbs
Bob Bennet Director
Bill Burgess Director Lennar
Amy Hendel Director Hendel Homes
Tim Liester Director
Steve Dobin Director First Bank & Trust
Ken Oetjen Director Lyman Lumber Co.
Rachel Julkowski Director Julkowski, Inc.
Jennifer McAlpin Director McAlpin Marketing
James Julkowski Past President HFMN Julkowski, Inc.
FOUNDATION STAFF
Jessica Ryan Staff Erin Milburn Staff Tammi Hall Staff
Sofia Humphries Staff
COMMITTEES
Planning Committee
Project Committee
Home Selection Committee
Golf Classic Committee
Our committees provide valuable feedback and recommendations to our board of directors so that they can make the best policy decisions on behalf of the Foundation.
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THANK YOU,
Housing First Minnesota Foundation Supporters!
As a generous Housing First Minnesota Foundation supporter, you are the difference between homelessness and housing for Minnesotans. Thank You!
2023
CONTRIBUTORS
DONORS
BUILD PARTNERS
Lennar
Nor-Son Custom Builders
GIVE LEVEL $10,000+
Anonymous
Bill & Ann Burgess
Jason Johnson
Jeremy LaBeau
Jimmy Setiawan
Matt Odenthal
Nikki Nguyen-Hebert
Richard Berg
Sunny & Justin Bowman
GIVE LEVEL $5,000-$9,999
Curt Swanson
Eric Kirchner
Gary Kraemer
Jerry Asmus
Rebecca Schlichting
Todd Polifka
GIVE LEVEL $1,000-$4,999
Abby Wettleson
Adam Checketts
Alix Krause
Amy Hendel
Andrew Neumann
Andy Theirl
Anonymous
Ashton McGee
Brian Thompson
Bruce & Ellie Lanners
Caleb Hard
Carl Brandt
Celeste Schumacher
Chris Hayes
Courtney Ernston
Danielle Yegge
David Frosch
David Knowlan
Demetrios Andrisani
Doug Jaeger
Elizabeth Christenson
Elyse Rethlake
Emily Youngs
Eric Nitz
Fritz Westphal
Gary Kirt
Jason Myrlie
Jeanne Myers
Jennifer McAlpin
Jeremy Larson
Jim Fuschetto
Jody Kern
Joe Ritchie
Joe Swalve
John Quinlivan
John Twiss
Jolene Held
Jon Aune
Jon Lovald
Jonah Burgoyne
Katie Kath
Keith Menzel
Ken Oetjen
Lakes Area Realty
Laura Hyder
Lorri Borgelt
Manor Concrete
Mark Williams
Martin Malm
Meg Jaeger
Michael D. Cronin
Mike Swanson
Patrick Frosch
Patrick O’Brien
Rachel & James Julkowski
Renee Aldecocea
Samantha Ziegler
Sarah Adams
Scott Rothrum
Steve Dobin
Terry Marschall
Tim Fohr
Tim Leister
GIVE LEVEL $500-$999
Adam Berg
Andrea Legrand
Andy Michels
Ben Freeman
Briana Collins
Carrie Wesely
DeAnne Bennett
Dennis Johnson
Douglas Blum
Eric Brace
Ford Wagner
Heather Griffis
James Slaikeu
Janice Meyer
Jeff Thomas
Jenn Lucas
Jim Horn
John DeYoung
John Kraemer
Jon Edwards
Joseph Braun
Josh Barrett
Julie Carlson
Kathryn Alexander
Kelly Matter
Lisa Loushin
Lucas Malm
Mark Gregg
Marla Krippendorf
Mia Miller
Mike Engelhaupt
Robert Cox
Roger Zierman
Ron Cardinal
Ryan Chupp
Samantha Grose
Scott Blom
Scott McCoy
Scott Watkins
Shelby Ruppert
Tim Diedrich
Timothy Shimek
Todd Simning
Tony Defrance
Tyrone Brunn
GIVE LEVEL $250-$499
Art Pratt
Carlene Suponch
Daniel Paup
Deanne Beaudet
Doug Fisher
Dustin Aaronson
Jessie Otto
Jon Coty
Michael Gorham
Ricky Cheath
Robert Michels
Scott Nicholson
Todd Francis
Tony Wiener
Tyler Barger
GIVE LEVEL $249 AND UNDER
1st Choice Builders, LLC
A-Key Building & Remodeling, LLC
A. Maas Construction, Inc.
ABC Cabinetry
ABC Millwork
ABC Truss
Admit One Home Systems
ADOR Bespoke Homes
Adriatic Construction, LLC
Advanced Construction Services
Advanced Home
Advantage Foam Insulators
Air Max, LLC
AJ Mitchell
Al Hirsch & Sons, Inc.
Alden Pearson, P.A.
Alerus
Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Align Building and Remodeling, LLC
All About Erosion Control, Inc.
All, Inc.
Allrounder Remodeling, Inc.
Allstar Construction
Alma Homes, LLC
Alpine Hardwood
Alside Supply Center
ALTA
Amba Property Development, LLC
AMEK, Inc.
Anchor Builders, LLC
Anchor Roofing & Exteriors
Andersen Windows
Andrea Kottas
Andrus Built, LLC
Angela Steward-Randle
Anton’s Floorcovering, LLC
Arcxis
Arrow Building Center
Ashley Bowman
Ashley Gullickson
Aspect Design Build, LLC
Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co.
Aulik & Associates, Inc.
Avid Builders, Inc.
AZEK Building Products
Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.
BDM Construction, Inc.
Beacon Roofing Supply
Becker Building and Remodeling, Inc.
Bell Bank Mortgage
Bellepar Homes, LLC
Ben Quie & Sons
Benzinger Homes
Berger Built Construction Co., Inc.
Best Siding Co., Inc.
Better Business Bureau
Biffs, Inc.
Black Dog Homes Co.
Black Hawk Garage Door
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bob’s Wood Specialties/Credit River
Granite
BohLand Development
Boise Cascade
Bollig & Sons, Inc.
Boone Builders
Boulder Contracting, LLC
Bowman and Brooke, LLP
Boyer Building Corp.
BPI (Building Products, Inc.)
Brandl Anderson Homes, Inc.
Bravas
Bremer Bank, National Association
Brinkman Russell Inc.
Brookside Construction, Inc.
Bruce Lenzen Design Build, LLC
Brush Masters, Inc.
Builders Club
Builders FirstSource
Builders Insurance Group, Inc.
THANK YOU,
Housing First Minnesota Foundation Supporters!
As a generous Housing First Minnesota Foundation supporter, you are the difference between homelessness and housing for Minnesotans. Thank You!
