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2020-2023 STRATEGIC PLAN
2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Building Futures Through Housing
The last few years without a doubt have been challenging. With the help of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s board of directors, staff, generous build partners, trade partners, sponsors, and contributors, I’m pleased to share that we have completed our sixth and seventh Housing for Heroes homes for veterans experiencing homelessness. In addition, the Foundation renovated six apartment units for mothers in recovery who are rebuilding their lives with their children.
Thank you to our build partner Lennar for your invaluable commitment and contributions to our veteran build projects. I would also like to thank our build partners Plekkenpol Builders, Inc., The Kingdom Builders, and John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. for their generosity and dedication to the Family Recovery Housing projects. None of these community build projects would be possible without the support of these build partners and our big-hearted donors.
In 2022, the Foundation is planning our biggest investment of community build projects in one year. We will be constructing four Housing for Heroes homes accompanied by four accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These homes will deliver impactful results and provide 20 additional beds. Since our first Housing for Heroes project in 2017, the Foundation, build partner Lennar, and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) have provided nearly 50 beds for homeless veterans transitioning to a more stable environment.
The Foundation also has plans to renovate two Avivo units in a 1900s Minneapolis apartment in need of repair. The units are designated for mothers to be able to live with their children while working through addiction recovery. One remodeled unit can house at least 64 mothers with their children over 20 years.
As a veteran, I am honored to be part of the Foundation and the work we do to build safe housing for veterans and Minnesotans in need. Our work is inspiring, and we have proven in 2021 that the uncertainty from the past few years will not stop us. Stay tuned as we work on our initiatives to reduce the number of people who are experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.
We are counting on your support now more than ever. What can you do to help us? Donate, sponsor, or become a build partner! Your support is appreciated. Thank you.
Paul Roecker
2021 Housing First Minnesota Foundation Board President
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
Completed five community build projects saving shelter providers in construction expenses
Constructed transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness with our two Housing for Heroes projects in North Minneapolis
Renovated six Family Recovery Housing apartments for mothers participating in chemical dependency programming
Recieved the Charities Review Council’s seal of approval as a viable charitable organization
Hosted a Becoming a Build Partner Breakfast event
21 Shelter Beds Added or Preserved
4 Build Partners
8 Community Build Projects
10,264 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
192 Shelter Beds Added or Preserved
20 Service Partners over 25 Years
60 Community Build Projects
94,000 sq. ft. of Dignified Transitional Housing in the Community
31 Nonprofits supported $5.5 Million Invested in Minnesota
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation has been building housing for Minnesotans in need for more than 25 years.
1995
Established as a Foundation
Started a partnership with the Greater Frogtown Area CDC in St. Paul
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
2005
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
2006 Completed 13 construction projects in partnership with the Greater Frogtown Area CDC in St. Paul
2008 Operation Dream Makeover, whole-house renovation for a wounded Iraq war Veteran
2010
Foundation volunteers traveled to rebuild houses in Haiti after massive earthquake
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
2016
Partnered with HomeAid Minnesota to establish the HomeAid Twin Cities Chapter
2017
Built first Housing for Heroes project in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood for clients of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
2020
Completed the 55th project: Housing for Heroes in North St. Paul in collaboration with the City of North St. Paul
FAMILY RECOVERY HOUSING: MINNEAPOLIS
Six Family Recovery Housing apartment units were taken down to the studs and transformed into beautiful spaces where mothers can heal and nurture their children, as they receive the support needed in recovery to restart their lives.
Since 2018, the Foundation has renovated 15 apartment units for Avivo that are occupied by mothers undergoing treatment for substance use, doing very difficult self-work, and gaining new life skills and job training.
MISSION: Avivo increases well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness.
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
RENOVATED SQ. FT.: 4,800
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 12
WORK PERFORMED: Remodel of six transitional family recovery housing units
DEDICATION DATE: September 2021
HOUSING FOR HEROES: HUMBOLDT AVENUE, NORTH MINNEAPOLIS
Built a four-bedroom transitional housing residence and our first accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in partnership with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) and Lennar on a lot conveyed to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation for charitable purposes by the city of North Minneapolis. After construction, MACV will own the four-bedroom residence and ADU, which it will operate as transitional housing for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness.
This build project is the Foundation’s sixth 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
DEDICATION DATE: June 2022
HOUSING FOR HEROES: IRVING AVENUE, NORTH MINNEAPOLIS
Built a four-bedroom transitional housing residence to serve veterans experiencing homelessness in partnership with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) and Lennar in North Minneapolis. After construction, MACV will own the residence which it will operate as transitional housing for veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
This build project is the Foundation’s seventh 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.: 2,232
CLIENTS SERVED / BEDS ADDED: 4
WORK PERFORMED: Construction of new transitional housing residence
DEDICATION DATE: June 2022
WHAT’S NEW?
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 in North Minneapolis
Renovate additional Family Recovery Housing in Minneapolis
Partner with other service organizations with missions that match our mission
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Twin Citie
Paul Roecker President
Kathy Greiner Vice President
Kate Hamilton Treasurer
Jim Fuschetto
Jody Kern
Meg Jaeger
Gary Kirt
Bob Bennet
Sunny Bowman
Ricky Cheath
Amy Hendel
Lynne Jensen-Nelson
Jeremy Larson
Mike Murtaugh
Kathy Raph
Sam Wick
Gary Kraemer
Gala Planning Committee
Dream Home Selection Committee
Foundation Golf Classic Committee Project 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
