August 2020//News
One area of expansion in MACV’s work to end Veteran homelessness focuses on specialized services for currently and formerly incarcerated Veterans. Justice Involved Veterans Coordinator Mikaela Hunley, M.A., works with staff at each correctional facility throughout the state to address the housing and stabilization needs of Veterans coming out of incarceration. She also collaborates with landlords, other community partners and MACV staff to meet the transitional needs of recently released former […]
August 2020//News
The Mission Continues A big THANK YOU to Joe Schwarzrock and his amazing volunteer crew at The Mission Continues (TMC) for completing a much needed deck rehab project at one of our transitional homes in Minneapolis last week. TMC does such great work and we are very grateful for this awesome partnership, everything you do […]
August 2020//News
Homeless Veterans on the Road to Permanent Shelter A homeless Marine Veteran who found himself sleeping outside is on his way home, thanks to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) found Dale Rumble helping others even when he had no place to call home. WCCO’s Reg Chapman caught up […]
July 2020//News
Shortly after I was hired at MTU America, Inc. in Mankato, I was tasked with either throwing away or donating all of the slightly used safety shoes that we had acquired from when employees left the company. It was clear to me that we should donate them to people who could really benefit from a […]
July 2020//News
MACV participated in a virtual resource fair hosted by the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) on July 16. DEED’s venture into a wraparound virtual resource event represents another innovation fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic illustrating Minnesota’s dedication to serving Veterans in need. DEED and MACV have a longstanding relationship focused on addressing […]
July 2020//News
Paul, a 54-year-old Veteran with two daughters, recently illustrated another success story showing how a relentless drive toward our mission fuels outstanding outcomes at MACV. This father and his 13 and 11-year-old children were couch-hopping, staying with whichever family and friends were willing to take them in. Kyle, one of our newer Housing Case Managers, […]
July 2020//News
Veterans Virtual Resources Fair Thursday, July 16th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Learn about resources, services, and benefits provided by multiple state agencies available to Minnesota’s Veterans, National Guard and Reserves, transitioning service members, and their families! Visit any of the following virtual booths to be equipped with an understanding of the programs available and […]
June 2020//News
The great people at Wells Fargo are dedicated to making sure those who served our country are taken care of in times of crisis. Our entire team at MACV would like to thank Wells Fargo for committing $75,000 to support our mission and ensure Veteran’s have the security they need for the challenges ahead. At […]
June 2020//News
Staff, partners, and friends: In this time of loss, anger, and sorrow in our community, and as we reflect on injustice and hardship, we at MACV are keenly aware of the challenges that our Veterans are going through. For many it is trauma upon trauma. Our staff are members of our Minnesota community, many are […]
June 2020//News
FREE DIRT! Free Garden Supplies! MACV has recently purchased the lot located at 2314 North 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55411 from Urban Homeworks. This lot was previously leased to be used as a community garden through the University of St. Thomas. MACV will build a home for Veterans in need on this lot in 2020. […]
