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Robbinsdale Approves Converting Hotel Into Housing For Homeless Vets

Robbinsdale Approves Converting Hotel Into Housing For Homeless Vets

A Robbinsdale hotel that’s been around for more than a century is being converted into housing for veterans. The Minnesota Assistance…

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MACV Veteran Story: Alysia

MACV Veteran Story: Alysia

"I'd be in a very different position without MACV. I'd still be homeless." -Housed Army National Guard Veteran Alysia Trapped…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Xavier McCoy

MACV Employee Spotlight – Xavier McCoy

This week we are featuring Xavier McCoy. Xavier always wanted to be a part of something big to give back…

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South Dakota & Minnesota Team Up to Combat Veteran Homelessness

South Dakota & Minnesota Team Up to Combat Veteran Homelessness

The Double P Ranch in Clark, South Dakota, hosted its thrilling second annual Cast-N-Blast fundraising event in support of the…

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Take Strides To End Veteran Homelessness

Take Strides To End Veteran Homelessness

Supporting our Veterans is not just about acknowledging their service; it's about understanding and addressing the challenges they face post-service.…

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Homes Built For Veterans Celebrated At The Minnesota Twins Game!

Homes Built For Veterans Celebrated At The Minnesota Twins Game!

Thank you, Minnesota Twins, for being our proud partner and highlighting our work alongside our crucial partner, Lennar, to end…

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2023 CFC OPENS FOR ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES–SUPPORT MACV!

2023 CFC OPENS FOR ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES–SUPPORT MACV!

Are you a federal employee or a retiree? Join the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), give happy to MACV #84275…

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MACV at the State Fair's Military Appreciation Day!

MACV at the State Fair’s Military Appreciation Day!

We had an incredible day at the Minnesota State Fair for Military Appreciation Day. From rocking the Dan Patch stage…

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Tribute Fest helping prevent Veterans  homelessness experience

Tribute Fest helping prevent Veterans homelessness experience

Tribute Fest has been going on for 15 years, with proceeds helping prevent veterans from experiencing homelessness. Not only is…

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MACV gets new home to aid in fight against Veteran homelessness

MACV gets new home to aid in fight against Veteran homelessness

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans was handed keys to a brand new four-bedroom home. Video Coverage 8/23/2023…

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10th Housing For Heroes Home For Veterans

10th Housing For Heroes Home For Veterans

We are celebrating the completion of our 10th home with Lennar Minnesota and the Housing First Minnesota Foundation Housing for…

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MACV's Summer Salute: Helping Veterans & Former Servicemembers Emerge from Homelessness

MACV’s Summer Salute: Helping Veterans & Former Servicemembers Emerge from Homelessness

MACV's Summer Salute, hosted at CHS Field, addressed immediate needs and connected Veterans with long-term solutions and empowerment on their…

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MACV Veteran Story: Mike

MACV Veteran Story: Mike

"Having resources through MACV made it easy for me to make life changes." - Housed Navy Veteran and MACV Board…

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New Affordable Housing For Twin Cities Veterans

New Affordable Housing For Twin Cities Veterans

MACV is thrilled to reveal the purchase of a brand-new 29-unit apartment building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With the support of…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Madison Vaudrin

MACV Employee Spotlight – Madison Vaudrin

This week we are featuring Madison Vaudrin. Madison graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in May of 2023 with a…

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Homeless veterans have a new home in St. Paul, thanks to affordable housing program

Homeless veterans have a new home in St. Paul, thanks to affordable housing program

The program, started by Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, provides supportive permanent housing for veterans. GLEN STUBBE, STAR TRIBUNE Gallery:…

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Lincoln Park’s first community solar program

Lincoln Park’s first community solar program

Low-income and minority communities are often most affected by extreme and damaging weather storms, as well as to indoor air…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Christine Bridgeman

MACV Employee Spotlight – Christine Bridgeman

This week we are featuring Christine Bridgeman. Christine is not a Veteran, but, she has uncles, a sister, a nephew,…

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Salute to Servicewomen Golf Classic - Celebrating 10 Years!

Salute to Servicewomen Golf Classic – Celebrating 10 Years!

Cheers to a decade of the Salute to Servicewomen Golf Classic! This year, we raised over $50,000 to support the…

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MACV Veteran Story: Ricardo

MACV Veteran Story: Ricardo

"Life is all about changes and what you can do today to move on with your life." -Housed National Guard…

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Meeting looks at progress, more work needed on Veteran homelessness

Meeting looks at progress, more work needed on Veteran homelessness

Sue Worlds (front), the Radichel TownHomes housing director for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, brings veterans organization leaders on…

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MACV At Twin Cities Pride Festival

MACV At Twin Cities Pride Festival

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) has been a proud participant at the Twin Cities Pride Festival for many…

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Department of Minnesota VFW Commander's Project for 2022-2023

Department of Minnesota VFW Commander’s Project for 2022-2023

Saturday, June 10th, 2023, at the Crown Plaza in Plymouth, Minnesota, the Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary…

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2023 National Coalition For Homeless Veterans Conference

2023 National Coalition For Homeless Veterans Conference

Veteran homelessness is a critical issue that must be addressed with urgency, compassion, and a collaborative spirit. That's why the…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Jared Hendler

MACV Employee Spotlight – Jared Hendler

  This week we are featuring Jared Hendler. Jared currently serves in the Minnesota National Guard and has since 2009.…

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Visit the New Veteran Owned Coffee Shop Trinity House Coffee

Visit the New Veteran Owned Coffee Shop Trinity House Coffee

"You can't just be in business. You have to have a why. My why is we are giving back to…

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MACV Veteran Story: Chris

MACV Veteran Story: Chris

"My life has changed 100% because of MACV. A year ago, I wouldn't have been able to imagine myself where…

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Celebrating the Start Summer at the Fair with MACV

Celebrating the Start Summer at the Fair with MACV

The Kick-Off For Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is a fun way for many Minnesotans to celebrate the start…

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MACV Partnering with Wood-N-Hearts to Provide Stability for Veterans

MACV Partnering with Wood-N-Hearts to Provide Stability for Veterans

"I am so grateful for MACV and Wood-N-Hearts for changing my life." - Housed Air Force Veteran John John is…

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Walz signs housing, Veterans omnibus bills into law

Walz signs housing, Veterans omnibus bills into law

The housing finance and policy omnibus bill includes $1 billion for state-based housing vouchers, home construction, pathways to homeownership, and other housing…

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Affordable Veteran housing opens in Southwest Rochester

Affordable Veteran housing opens in Southwest Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Affordable housing can be difficult to come by in Rochester, especially for Veterans trying to get…

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Affordable housing for Veterans living in Northern Minnesota

Affordable housing for Veterans living in Northern Minnesota

"While the Continuum of Care that includes St. Cloud has declared an effective end to Veteran homelessness, the work doesn't…

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Veteran Mike's Journey with MACV and 23rd Veteran

Veteran Mike’s Journey with MACV and 23rd Veteran

We previously wrote about Marine Corps Veteran Mike's journey as he graduated from Every Third Saturday's Warriors Path program and…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Courtney Hotovec

MACV Employee Spotlight – Courtney Hotovec

  This week we are featuring Courtney Hotovec. Courtney served on active duty in the Marine Corps from 2004 to…

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Scott County, MACV host legal clinic for low-income veterans

Scott County, MACV host legal clinic for low-income veterans

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, partnering with Scott County and the Scott County Law Library, is hosting a free…

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MACV Veteran Story: Tootie

MACV Veteran Story: Tootie

"I wouldn't be where I am today without MACV." -Housed Army Veteran Tootie When Covid hit, Tootie lost her job…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Luis Campero

MACV Employee Spotlight – Luis Campero

This week we are featuring Luis Campero. Luis served in the US Army as a 71M Chapel Activities Specialist. Luis…

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MACV Presented at Midwest's Largest Health and Human Service Event

MACV Presented at Midwest’s Largest Health and Human Service Event

The Minnesota Social Services Association's (MSSA) Annual Training Conference & Expo is the Midwest's largest and most comprehensive health and…

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Housing project in Minneapolis gives Veterans a place to get back on their feet

Housing project in Minneapolis gives Veterans a place to get back on their feet

A unique property in north Minneapolis will serve as “transitional housing” for Veterans in crisis. The new construction along Humboldt…

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MACV's Hero's Hub At The Twin Cities Auto Show

MACV’s Hero’s Hub At The Twin Cities Auto Show

What a fantastic Military Appreciation night at the 9th annual Twin Cities Auto Show! Thank you, Twin Cities Auto Show…

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2023 Veterans Day On The Hill

2023 Veterans Day On The Hill

For 2023 Veterans Day on the Hill, courageous Veterans and passionate activists descended upon our state capitol to remind decision-makers…

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MACV Veteran Story: Mike

MACV Veteran Story: Mike

"This year in recovery has been the hardest year of my life, but MACV didn't judge me. They helped me…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Pam Fredricksen

MACV Employee Spotlight – Pam Fredricksen

This week we are featuring Pam Fredricksen. Pam is proud to be a part of MACV’s mission to end Veteran…

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Operation Vanguard: Down Buck Hill For Bridging

Operation Vanguard: Down Buck Hill For Bridging

As Veterans in the Twin Cities transition from homelessness to housing, MACV case managers often use Bridging to help bridge…

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2023 Homeless Day On The Hill

2023 Homeless Day On The Hill

MACV is proud to have spent Homeless Day On The Hill with hundreds of community partners advocating for shelter, affordable…

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MACV Veteran Story: Ray

MACV Veteran Story: Ray

"I like living at building 47 because it keeps me safe from the elements of addiction. It's allowing me to…

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‘Housing for Heroes’ partnership creates homes for Veterans

‘Housing for Heroes’ partnership creates homes for Veterans

A partnership of housing leaders is working to put roofs over veterans’ heads one home at a time. Housing First…

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Minneapolis/Hennepin County Achieved A 14% Reduction In Veteran Homelessness By Harnessing Resources And Relationships

Minneapolis/Hennepin County Achieved A 14% Reduction In Veteran Homelessness By Harnessing Resources And Relationships

This Minnesota team continues to pursue an end to veteran homelessness by leveraging expanded resources, improving equity, and streamlining system…

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MACV working to find shelter during storm for hundreds of unhoused veterans

MACV working to find shelter during storm for hundreds of unhoused veterans

MINNEAPOLIS -- While many are inside watching snow pile up, there is concern for the unsheltered. Many of those living…

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Former Robbinsdale Hotel To Help Homeless Vets

Former Robbinsdale Hotel To Help Homeless Vets

For nearly 125 years, the Robin Hotel has stood at the corner of Hubbard Avenue and 41st Avenue in Robbinsdale.…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Jayce Mayberry

MACV Employee Spotlight – Jayce Mayberry

This week we are featuring Jayce Mayberry. Jayce served in the Army for 10 years and deployed to Iraq and…

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MDVA partners with MACV to conduct Point-In-Time Count

MDVA partners with MACV to conduct Point-In-Time Count

MACV and Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs united forces to count the unidentified Veterans in Minnesota who were living without…

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MACV VetLaw Director Elected to Board of Minnesota Council for Nonprofits!

MACV VetLaw Director Elected to Board of Minnesota Council for Nonprofits!

MACV VetLaw Director, Sara Sommarstrom is making waves in the Minnesota nonprofit community! We are beyond thrilled to announce she…

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New Affordable Housing For St. Cloud Veterans

New Affordable Housing For St. Cloud Veterans

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is proud to announce the purchase, with support from the Minnesota Department of…

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MACV Veteran Story: Dirk

MACV Veteran Story: Dirk

"I could not have done any of this without MACV" - Housed Air Force Veteran Dirk Dirk spends his time…

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House Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee: MACV Presentation

House Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee: MACV Presentation

MACV Vice President of Property Operations Sara Riegle presented MACV’s mission and updates to the Minnesota House Veterans and Military…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Lisa Jaeger

MACV Employee Spotlight – Lisa Jaeger

This week we are featuring Lisa Jaeger. Lisa served five years of active duty in the Air Force, and Lisa’s…

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Army Veteran Finds Confidence & Hope at MACV

Army Veteran Finds Confidence & Hope at MACV

"I became aware of long-lost confidence. A welcomed surprise I'd almost considered gone for good. While sharing my journey with…

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After COVID moratoriums expire, registry of homeless Veterans begins filling up

After COVID moratoriums expire, registry of homeless Veterans begins filling up

MINNEAPOLIS -- This holiday season, too many Veterans have no place to call home. But the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans…

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How you can help MACV end veteran homelessness

How you can help MACV end veteran homelessness

Throughout December, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans has been teaming up with WCCO. The mission is to end Veteran…

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MACV helps longest-running homeless Veteran arrive at a place to call home

MACV helps longest-running homeless Veteran arrive at a place to call home

  MINNEAPOLIS — This holiday season, too many Veterans have no place to call home, but the Minnesota Assistance Council…

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Still time to help MACV end Veteran homelessness

Still time to help MACV end Veteran homelessness

  MACV Volunteer Amy Murphy talks to WCCO mid-morning hosts about how she got involved with the Minnesota Assistance Council…

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Home for the Holidays: Veteran family gets fully-decorated tree

Home for the Holidays: Veteran family gets fully-decorated tree

WCCO and MACV were able to deliver a Christmas tree to a Veteran family in need to enjoy. The tree…

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Home for the Holidays: Stand Down 2022 Video

Home for the Holidays: Stand Down 2022 Video

Reporter and Army Veteran Reg Chapman knows the holidays can be hard for service members in need. This week, MACV…

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MACV Expands Outreach Program

MACV Expands Outreach Program

MINNEAPOLIS – Veterans need a home for the Holidays. That's why WCCO is partnering with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans…

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Housing options currently available to homeless Veterans

Housing options currently available to homeless Veterans

MACV Vice President of Property Operations Sara Riegle shared on WCOO Mid-Morning how MACV’s expansion of Veteran housing is setting…

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MACV's 2022 Home for the Holidays Stand Down helps Minnesota Veterans in need

MACV’s 2022 Home for the Holidays Stand Down helps Minnesota Veterans in need

Thanks to the generous contributions of countless service provider partner agencies, volunteers, and community partners, our Veterans experienced a little…

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MACV “Stand Down” returns to Target Field to help Minnesota Veterans

MINNEAPOLIS – WCCO is partnering with The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) in their mission to help end veteran homelessness.…

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How MACV helps Veterans in need

How MACV helps Veterans in need

Heather and AJ sit down with Veteran Mark Cross to talk about the impact that MACV has had on his…

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Landlord seeks to help end Veteran homelessness

Landlord seeks to help end Veteran homelessness

Andre Duke joins Heather and AJ to talk about how he is helping to end Veteran homelessness through his position…

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MACV “Stand Down” event helps homeless Veterans

MACV “Stand Down” event helps homeless Veterans

Kurt Johnson, metro regional team leader for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, explains what MACV is all about, and…

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Strong Veterans Make Our Community Stronger!

Strong Veterans Make Our Community Stronger!

  Click here to DONATE today and DOUBLE your impact!   Reg Chapman wants you to see what your generosity can do!

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Many Veterans face uphill battle for mental health care

Many Veterans face uphill battle for mental health care

MINNEAPOLIS -- Mental health is the primary health care concern of many Veterans facing homelessness. MACV has a special team…

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Minnesota Veterans Benefit from Healthcare Navigation

Minnesota Veterans Benefit from Healthcare Navigation

MACV Healthcare Navigation Program Manager Jessica Linnell shared on WCOO Mid-Morning why healthcare and healthcare navigation is an important part…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Kurt Johnson

MACV Employee Spotlight – Kurt Johnson

This week we are featuring Kurt Johnson. Kurt is currently serving in the Minnesota Army National Guard, and almost each…

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Army veteran says MACV provided

Army veteran says MACV provided “life support” in escaping homelessness

MINNEAPOLIS -- WCCO is once again teaming up with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans this holiday season. The organization has…

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WCCO Kicks Off with MACV for

WCCO Kicks Off with MACV for “Home for the Holidays”

Our COO, Jon Lovald, kicked off this year's Home For The Holidays campaign on WCCO's mid-morning broadcast! Make sure to…

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MACV + Yardhomes MN = Veteran Housing Success

MACV + Yardhomes MN = Veteran Housing Success

MACV and Yardhomes MN  are teaming up once again to create a brighter future for Veterans in need. The latest…

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Outstanding work by our own Norma Ziegler!

Outstanding work by our own Norma Ziegler!

Congratulations to MACV Residential Housing Program Case Manager Norma Ziegler! The Minnesota Department of Corrections Opportunity for Change (O4C) program…

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Minnesota VA explains issues facing veterans today

Minnesota VA explains issues facing veterans today

Commissioner Larry Herke also outlined several ongoing initiatives to address the issues. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. — The official State…

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MACV Veteran Story: John

MACV Veteran Story: John

"Respect people at MACV because this is an incredible opportunity to work with a fantastic organization" -Housed Navy Veteran John…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Kate Brune

MACV Employee Spotlight – Kate Brune

  This week we are featuring Kate Brune. Kate is the Development Associate for MACV, focusing on the grant’s portfolio. She “transitioned into…

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$65,000 raised at Night Light Gala!

$65,000 raised at Night Light Gala!

MACV was honored to receive, along with the Second Harvest Heartland, the $65,000 raised at the Edina Realty Foundation Night…

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MACV Veteran Story: Herb

MACV Veteran Story: Herb

"This is the best neighborhood I ever lived in my whole life" -Herb, housed Vietnam Veteran  On a quiet street…

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Celebrating Veteran Housing in Minneapolis

Celebrating Veteran Housing in Minneapolis

Thank you to those who attended our Powderhorn Open House! We are thrilled to share MACV’s newest initiative to end…

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MACV Employee Spotlight -David Nguyen

MACV Employee Spotlight -David Nguyen

This week we are featuring David Nguyen. David served active duty in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division from 2001-2004…

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MACV Attends 2022 Minnesota Council For Nonprofits Annual Conference

MACV Attends 2022 Minnesota Council For Nonprofits Annual Conference

The MACV team was thrilled to join hundreds of nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers at the 2022 Minnesota Council…

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Thank you, West Edge Investments!

Thank you, West Edge Investments!

In the fight to end Veteran homelessness in Minnesota, MACV has countless valuable allies in our network of Veterans one…

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A permanent home in Powderhorn

A permanent home in Powderhorn

The Powderhorn is a 17-unit complex that will provide long-term, permanent housing for veterans facing homelessness. MINNEAPOLIS — Homes come…

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Apartment building in south Minneapolis opens for veterans experiencing homelessness

Apartment building in south Minneapolis opens for veterans experiencing homelessness

MINNEAPOLIS -- Homeless and at-risk veterans have a new place to call home. A partnership between the Minnesota Assistance Council for…

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Handcrafted Furniture Helps Veteran Feel At Home

Handcrafted Furniture Helps Veteran Feel At Home

"I lost everything when my house burned down in November 2021, and now I am rebuilding my life." -Dan  Dan,…

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MACV Employee Spotlight -Sadie Rezac

MACV Employee Spotlight -Sadie Rezac

This week we are featuring Sadie Rezac. Sadie is currently serving in the Minnesota Army National Guard and has been…

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Minnesota National Guard’s Court of Honor induction program memorializes ten at Camp Ripley

Minnesota National Guard’s Court of Honor induction program memorializes ten at Camp Ripley

Family, friends, and service members gathered at the Gen. John W. Vessey Recreation Center on Camp Ripley near Little Falls,…

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MACV Presents Innovative Housing Solution

MACV Presents Innovative Housing Solution

The 2022 Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless annual conference was two days of thought-provoking breakout sessions, networking time, and collaboration…

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Veterans Helping Veterans- MACV highlighted on Veterans Radio

Veterans Helping Veterans- MACV highlighted on Veterans Radio

MAC-V HELPING HOMELESS IN MINNESOTA   MACV serves Minnesota Veterans who are either homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless and…

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MACV Veteran Story: Pete

MACV Veteran Story: Pete

"Having a place to call home is great. It makes me feel human again" -Pete, housed Veteran.  Pete, a Navy…

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Homeless veterans in suburbs a more hidden problem

Homeless veterans in suburbs a more hidden problem

Those in exurban and suburban counties come with their own challenges. By Reid Forgrave Star Tribune SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 —…

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MACV Employee Spotlight -Travis Spencer

MACV Employee Spotlight -Travis Spencer

This week we are featuring Travis Spencer. Travis is a MACV Residential Service Coordinator and for him one of the…

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Home built for Veterans celebrated at the Minnesota Twins Game!

Home built for Veterans celebrated at the Minnesota Twins Game!

Thank you, Minnesota Twins, for being our proud partner and highlighting our work alongside our crucial partner Lennar to end…

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Neal Loidolt from the MACV on dealing with Veteran homelessness

Neal Loidolt from the MACV on dealing with Veteran homelessness

Jason DeRusha is joined by President and CEO of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), and they talk about…

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How MACV is working to end Veteran homelessness

How MACV is working to end Veteran homelessness

  Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair and a special guest from MACV joins us to highlight the group’s…

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2022 CFC OPENS FOR ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES–SUPPORT MACV!

2022 CFC OPENS FOR ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES–SUPPORT MACV!

Are you a federal employee or a retiree? Join the 2022 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), donate to MACV #84275 today…

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Tribute Fest Helps Raise Money For Local Veterans

Tribute Fest Helps Raise Money For Local Veterans

DULUTH, Minn.– The sound of live music filled the air at Bayfront for this year's Tribute Fest send off. The…

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Female Veteran and Servicemember Retreat Provides Resources and Relaxation!

Female Veteran and Servicemember Retreat Provides Resources and Relaxation!

The third annual Southern Minnesota Women's Retreat, organized and run by southern Beyond the Yellow Ribbon/ Olmstead County and the…

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VFW State Commander Selects MACV

VFW State Commander Selects MACV

MACV is proud to be selected by the 2022-2023 VFW State Commander Dale Hoogeveen and Auxiliary President Sonia Tatge. We…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Lindsey Hofer

MACV Employee Spotlight – Lindsey Hofer

This week we are featuring Lindsey Hofer. Lindsey is the statewide program manager for MACV, and she also serves on…

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Lennar Provides Homes for Minnesota Veterans

Lennar Provides Homes for Minnesota Veterans

When Lennar and MACV first partnered to build a home suitable for Veterans emerging from homelessness, MACV had already served…

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Union Gospel Mission Celebrates 120 Years!

Union Gospel Mission Celebrates 120 Years!

The Union Gospel Mission (UGM) Twin Cities recently held its 120th Anniversary Open House at their men's campus in St.…

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Employment Award Winner

Employment Award Winner

MACV is honored to be the recipient of the Medium Employer Award! Since receiving the award, we have expanded to…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Ajay Vogar

MACV Employee Spotlight – Ajay Vogar

This week we are featuring Ajay Vogar. Ajay currently serves in the Minnesota Air National Guard, and he was recently…

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New Affordable Housing For Veterans

New Affordable Housing For Veterans

Expanding MACV Permanent Supportive Housing Programs It is with great enthusiasm we are announcing our expanded permanent supportive housing programs!…

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Local group calling bikers to ride and raise money for homeless veterans in Minnesota

Local group calling bikers to ride and raise money for homeless veterans in Minnesota

At this very moment nearly 300 veterans are out on the street and considered homeless in Minnesota. Across the country,…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Tenia Johnson

MACV Employee Spotlight – Tenia Johnson

This week we are featuring Tenia Johnson. Tenia’s family has served in the Army and Marines. She finds that MACV’s…

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Program leverages lot to house veterans in Duluth

Program leverages lot to house veterans in Duluth

State, local agencies tab accessory dwelling units of 800 square feet or less as solution for homelessness. Kevin Beichler spent…

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St. Louis County Succeeds Against Homelessness Among Veterans

St. Louis County Succeeds Against Homelessness Among Veterans

Vets are housed quickly and supported with services to help them stay that way, officials said. DULUTH — St. Louis…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Sammy Maida

MACV Employee Spotlight – Sammy Maida

This week we are featuring Sammy Maida. Sammy is the Saint Louis County Housing Case Manager, which has him serving…

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New Home for Veterans Opening in Minneapolis

New Home for Veterans Opening in Minneapolis

Since 2017, the partnership between Housing First Minnesota and Lennar Minnesota, has constructed over a 20,000 square feet of housing…

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Future Leader Raises Over $7,000!

Future Leader Raises Over $7,000!

Special recognition goes out this month to Ashley Stai, Junior Auxiliary President, of the American Legion of Minnesota. For her service…

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May 2022 Donor Highlights

May 2022 Donor Highlights

We are sharing our THANKS to just a few of the many partners who financially support our work of Ending…

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MACV Employee Spotlight - Paul Pedersen

MACV Employee Spotlight – Paul Pedersen

Air Force Veteran Paul Pedersen is one of MACV’s most established staff members. As a Senior Case Manager & Housing…

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We Are Hiring Statewide at MACV

We Are Hiring Statewide at MACV

Motivated to make a difference in the life of a Veteran in need? MACV wants to hear from you! Take a look…

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Pentagon House

Pentagon House: Affordable Housing for Veterans

From KIMT3 ROCHESTER, Minn. – Wednesday the Rochester community helped break ground on the Pentagon House project, which will help…

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Volunteer with Home Depot

Volunteers and The Home Depot Foundation: Making a Difference

From KSTP5 Minnesota veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness now have updated transitional homes to go to. The…

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YardHomes MN

YardHomes MN: On a Street Called Prosperity

On a street called Prosperity, St. Paul developer Jamie Stolpestad is dreaming of installing six prefabricated homes for homeless military…

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Veterans Day on the Hill: 2022

Veterans Day on the Hill: 2022

Minnesota Veterans marched to the Capitol and rallied for support on April 20 in an effort to implement meaningful change…

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It’s Here: The MACV 2021 Annual Report

Our team is growing and we’re working hard every day to help Minnesota’s Veterans. We continue to innovate through adversity,…

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Mission Allies: Landlord Engagement

Mission Allies: Landlord Engagement

In the fight to end Veteran homelessness in Minnesota, MACV has a valuable ally in landlord partners. Access to housing…

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Veteran Crisis

Veteran Crisis: Thriving Beyond Homelessness

MACV is working to end homelessness for Veterans and their families. Offering a pipeline to services to help families with…

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Tee it Up for the Troops

Tee it Up for the Troops

The 2020s have shaken up nonprofit giving in a major way. Many in-person fundraising events shut down for more than…

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JayDoo Vang

Homeless veterans’ group plans to build affordable housing for vets in north Minneapolis

A story by David Chanen at the Star Tribune. Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) wants to expand options for…

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Neal Loidolt at the Minnesota Senate

At the Minnesota Senate: MACV Presentation

MACV President and CEO Neal Loidolt presented MACV’s mission and status yesterday to the Minnesota Senate. Sitting before the Committee…

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Ramsey County: Veterans Service Officers

In the fight to end Veteran homelessness in Minnesota, MACV has several allies and partners willing to roll up their…

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Internet Essentials: From Comcast

Internet Essentials: From Comcast

Comcast offers Internet Essentials NO COST for people who qualify. Having internet today is a must, and if you’ve received…

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JayDoo, outside his new transitional home

His own place. His own space. JayDoo’s gratitude.

It was in college that some friends came to JayDoo with a serious challenge: join them and enlist in the…

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PIT Count 2022

Point-in-Time Count: 2022

Nearly 600,000 Americans are currently experiencing homelessness. That’s twice the population of St. Paul. You might ask how this figure…

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Jeff from Duluth

MACV Veteran Story: Jeff finds his way home

Jeff is a Minnesota native. Raised in Duluth, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer at 17…

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Cookies for Veterans

Holiday Spirit: A Gift of Cookies

Just in time for Christmas, the Rosemount girls hockey team baked 12 dozen cookies for Veterans and MACV staff. Nate…

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Kirk Jones and James McCloden

Down But Not Out: Fighting the Good Fight

MACV’s mission is to end homelessness for Veterans in Minnesota. Kirk Jones, U.S. Army Veteran, moved to Minnesota in search…

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WCCO Story on Hotel Program

Gateway for Services: Hotel Program

MACV’s Hotel Program Manager James McCloden sat down with WCCO CBS Channel 4 to discuss the importance of utilizing hotels…

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WCCO Story on Vets on Trains

On Track: Into Housing and off the Train

Helping Veterans is what we do. People often ask how we actually find and help homeless Veterans in the cities.…

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Game Changer: A Home for the Holidays

Game Changer: A Home for the Holidays

WCCO CBS Channel 4 journalist Reg Chapman shares the impact of our new Accessory Dwelling Unit concept, which will allow…

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Clothing Drive

Coalition of the Willing

Life comes at you hard. Sometimes all one can do is keep it together. That’s okay. Sit quietly, slow your…

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Kirk, Army Vet

Things Are Looking Up: Kirk in His Own Words

I came to Minnesota on a wing and a prayer. I didn’t know a soul here. I came here hoping…

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WCCO Interview at Home for the Holidays

WCCO Interviews: Making a Difference

Teamwork makes the dream work. So says Jon Lovald, Chief Operating Officer of MACV. “Our mission is ending Veteran Homelessness.…

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Home for the Holidays meal

Gathering Together: Home for the Holidays

Through traffic and fog the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul showed up in force to support Minnesota Veterans at…

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Malcalisha Jefferson

Safe, Warm, Happy: Home for the Holidays

Having a Home for the Holidays means the world to those dwelling inside. For some, the risk for being on…

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Jon Lovald WCCO

Building Trust: Home for the Holidays

For 30 years, MACV has worked to end homelessness for Veterans in our great state. As part of their Home…

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Michael - Army Veteran

You are not alone: SUCCESS Gives

Army Veteran Michael Borinitz sat down to share the story of how MACV helped his family in a critical time…

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MACV Working To Get Homeless Vets Back Into Homes Of Their Own

MACV Working To Get Homeless Vets Back Into Homes Of Their Own

The task of finding veterans in need and getting them the resources needed have been challenging during this past year…

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WCCO and MACV

WCCO Teams With MACV in Home For The Holidays

We’re on a mission to end Veteran Homelessness in Minnesota. MACV President & CEO Neal Loidolt sat down with WCCO…

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A warm, friendly discussion about community giving.

Giving Thanks: Edina Realty White Bear Lake

Edina Realty White Bear Lake hosted an early Thanksgiving lunch Thursday, November 18, where they shared a $1000 grant with…

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Breaking ground: Housing for Heroies

Breaking Ground: Housing for Heroes

Another ground breaking, another fresh start for Minnesota Veterans in need. This is the sixth Housing for Heroes project in…

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Cutting the Ribbon - New YardHomes ADU Ready

Cutting the Ribbon – New YardHomes ADU Ready

In the cold, in the rain, friends and leaders from around the metro area came together to celebrate the opening…

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IKEA Furniture Assembly Project - Volunteers Needed!

IKEA Furniture Assembly Project – Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for 6 volunteers on each of the following days: Monday, November 8th, Tuesday, November 9th & Wednesday,…

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GTMD21

GTMD21

Give to the MAX 2021 is here! And we have over $50,000 in matching donations, click now to help us…

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MACV Veteran Story: Eileen Fahrenkrug

MACV Veteran Story: Eileen Fahrenkrug

Navy Veteran Eileen Fahrenkrug has lived with a personal motto for decades: You work with what you got. What most…

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YardHomes installs first ADU in Minneapolis

YardHomes installs first ADU in Minneapolis

This is pretty amazing! Our first accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is literally being dropped in! The new ADU from YardHomes…

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Navy Week comes to MACV!

Navy Week comes to MACV!

MACV recently benefitted from the generosity of Navy service members during the Minneapolis Navy Week from September 26-October 2. Navy…

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