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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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

"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

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

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

"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

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

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

  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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

  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

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

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

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 “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 “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 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!

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

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

"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

  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!

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

"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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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!

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

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

  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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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!

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

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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

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

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!

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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Homecoming

“Homecoming,” a commissioned piece created by St. Paul artist Kada Goalen, commemorating thirty years of serving homeless Veterans in Minnesota.…

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Donor Spotlight: J. Longs of Mankato

    Local clothier J. Longs, who has contributed in-kind gifts to southern Minnesota Veterans in the past, also contributed…

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Donor Spotlight: Minnesota Petroleum Service

  First-time donor Minnesota Petroleum Service contributed unrestricted funding to help Veterans in need! We cannot wait to grow this…

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Donor Spotlight: Wells Fargo Foundation

  Wells Fargo Foundation worked with MACV to donate major unrestricted funding to support our programs. On top of the…

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Partner Spotlight: Duluth Elks Club

  Our friends at the Duluth Elks Club have come through for MACV by donating move-in kits for Veterans moving…

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Partner Spotlight: North Star Lions of Coon Rapids

North Star Lions made a surprise donation of $1,000 to support Veterans in the Coon Rapids area. During an uncertain…

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Vote for MACV in the Race to 300!

Minnesota Truck Headquarters hosts an annual sales event to benefit local nonprofits in the Mankato area. Community members and other…

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Wrapping Up Summer with Golf, the State Fair, and More

As events like the Minnesota State Fair reopened this year, and outdoor fundraisers like golf tournaments become more accessible, MACV…

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Foster Home Needed for Two Good Dogs

Meet Odin and Ajax. These two cuties need your help! We are serving a Veteran who needs help to foster…

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YardHomes and MACV embark on a new initiative for Veterans Housing

MACV and YardHomes recently broke ground for the first accessory dwelling unit (ADU) located on a MACV-owned property. The event…

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Take a Moment – Reach Out!

Don’t wait for a crisis. Take a moment today to reach out. You can act now to help prevent Veteran…

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MACV Earns Service Enterprise Certification

We are very happy  to announce that MACV has been certified by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated…

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2021 CFC Opens for All Federal Employees and Retirees–Support MACV Today!

Are you a federal employee or retiree? Join the 2021 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and donate to MACV today! The…

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Partner Spotlight: Veteran Community Garden

MACV wants to recognize the wonderful partnership between our team in Southern Minnesota and the Veteran Community Garden established by…

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MACV Veteran Story: Mark Cross

The first thing Mark Cross asked when he told us his story was not for himself, but a friend. He…

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The TributeFest to End Veteran Homelessness

A 3-Day and Night Music Festival at breathtaking Bayfront Park in Duluth featuring some of the best tribute bands in…

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Get Vaccinated, Get $100

To help the MN Department of Health is providing $100 Visa Gift Cards for people who receive their first COVID-19…

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MACV: Back in the community

Sometimes the best way to tell MACV’s story is through fewer words and more pictures. We hope you enjoy learning…

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MACV acquires donated property in Stillwater area

MACV is thrilled to announce that we have our first-ever housing property in the Stillwater area! Donated by siblings Brian…

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Donor Spotlight: American Legion Post 599 (3M)

AL Post 599 has donated food to MACV’s Maplewood transitional housing property for years, with their most recent delivery valued…

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Donor Spotlight: Hennepin County Bar Foundation

Our friends over at HCBF have donated to our Vetlaw program since its establishment ten years ago. Most recently, we…

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Donor Spotlight: Forest Lake Lions Club

MACV is thrilled to receive a surprise donation from the Forest Lake Lions Club. The contribution of $1,000 helps us…

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Donor Spotlight: DAV Chapter 37

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 37, located in Rochester and affiliated with Mayo Clinic, donated $1,000 to support our Rochester resource…

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Donor Spotlight: US Bank

U.S. Bank generously supported the Salute to Servicewomen Golf Classic with a $2,500 donation. The event, which supports women Veterans…

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Donor Spotlight: White Castle Systems, Inc.

As part of a competition with other White Castle franchises, local White Castle stores generated donations for MACV as part…

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Letter from a young MACV supporter

Thank you so much for letting my family come and visit you at your office! I never thought having a…

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American Legion Post 39 Auxiliary goes above and beyond

Longtime MACV supporters American Legion Post 39 Auxiliary unit recently discussed their important work creating move-in kits for MACV Veterans…

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MACV secures major funding from U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the recipients of Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program funding for 2021-22. MACV, the only organization…

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In remembrance

Bob Anderson Bob began working as an employee of MACV in September of 2018 and immediately starting making a difference…

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Eviction moratorium off-ramp announced

The statewide eviction moratorium due to nonpayment of rent is coming to a close. Phasing out this protection potentially opens a…

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Donor Spotlight: Mount Zion Lutheran Church

After 95 years as part of the Uptown Minneapolis faith community, Mount Zion Lutheran Church decided to close its doors…

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Donor Spotlight: Tee it Up for the Troops

Tee It Up is a national group which holds golf tournaments for Veteran groups, and contributed $1,250 to the Salute…

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Donor Spotlight: Ramsey County Bar Foundation

Ramsey County Bar Foundation contributed $1,000 to support MACV’s Vetlaw program operations in the East Metro. The Foundation has contributed…

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Donor Spotlight: Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch, a Patriot Level Sponsor of the 2021 Salute to Servicewomen Golf Classic, contributed $10,000 to MACV services. This…

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Donor Spotlight: Twin Cities Closet Company

Twin Cities Closet Company, located in Shakopee, donated $6,200 to MACV through their employee giving program in May. This is…

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Partner Spotlight: Faribault Extended Stay

Extended Stay Property Coordinator Kasey Ylinen embodies the attitude MACV looks for in our community partners every day she comes…

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Housing Property Updates

Longtime partners Standard Heating & Air Conditioning simultaneously donated air conditioning units, as well as their time and expertise to…

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A new home and move in for Veteran

Home At Last!

MACV Veteran Asia moved from transitional housing into her own place last week. She was able to move in almost…

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MACV 101: Chronic Homelessness

School may be out for kids, but not for us! Here at MACV, we have a certain way of talking…

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Minnesota State Fair’s Kickoff to Summer Was a Blast!

MACV thanks everyone who stopped by our tent at the Minnesota State Fair’s Kickoff to Summer to learn more about…

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Donor Spotlight: DAV Chapter 32

The Fairmont chapter of Disabled American Veterans has supported MACV with funding awards since 2014, resulting in $17,000 donated to…

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Donor Spotlight: Bob Woodruff Foundation

We are proud to announce that MACV has received a grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to further our…

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Partner Spotlight: Ecolab

Longtime supporter Ecolab has awarded MACV with grants from their Foundation for several consecutive years, with their most recent gift…

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Board of directors Macv Shauna Bednar

Welcome to our new MACV Board Members!

  Shauna Bednar served in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Engineer on C130s from 2010-2016. During her time she…

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Case Story: Megan’s Journey

  U.S. Navy Veteran Megan’s life had not been easy for some time. While Megan lived in Mississippi, she could…