Urban Homeworks

Happy 1-Year Staff Anniversary to our incredible Housing Stability Director, Jamar Smith! ?? Jamar oversees all of our rental properties in partnership with our Property Management, ensuring our homes remain dignified and affordable. The UHW team is beyond grateful for Jamar's persistence in promoting housing justice and commitment to our residents. Please join us in celebrating Jamar in the comments below ??

"“It’s that simple,” Scott Cordes, chief operating officer at Project for Pride in Living (PPL) in Minneapolis, told me. “As revenues have grown slower, expenditures have grown rapidly. The ability to collect rent, the ability to fill vacancies, has gotten infinitely harder.” The result, he said, is visible beyond the income statements of property owners. “It’s led to a lot of financial distress that shows up for our residents in all sorts of different ways, including safety, security, stability, and the condition of the building and the environment,” Cordes said." Read the full article ?? https://lnkd.in/gUXCvz6h ? #housingnews #housingequity #housingjustice #racialjustice #affordablehousing #housingisahumanright?

Happy 3-Year Staff Anniversary to our fantastic Communications Manager, Katie Herrick! ?? From our podcast and website to our socials and emails, Katie oversees everything with the Urban Homeworks logo! The UHW team is beyond grateful for Katie's commitment to the work, willingness to step up, and creative problem-solving. Please join us in celebrating Katie in the comments below ??

NEXT WEEK! Be one of the first to know our new name and logo at our Launch Party on Friday, March 28th! We'll have appetizers, drinks, and plenty to do for all ages from 5-7 pm, with a champagne toast at 6pm. Register and learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/gQevEy6E

The Urban Homeworks office is closed Wednesday, March 19th through Friday, March 21st in observance of the Spring Equinox. The team will return to the office Monday.

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We are so excited to introduce you to our Institutional Relations Manager, Emily Kelson! We hope you'll join us in welcoming her to the UHW community! ???? #WhyUHW? Stable housing is physical healthcare, mental healthcare, it is a wealth building tool, and so much more. It is key to moving people towards a happy, healthy, fulfilling life. I am excited to work with this community to create more opportunities for people to thrive.

Huge thank you to everyone who celebrated Pi Day yesterday by redistributing some of their slice to those most impacted by the racist practices and policies at the foundation of our housing system. It takes all of us to create the future we want. ? There's still time to join the #PiDay celebration with a gift of $3.14, $31.41, $314, or $3,141???? https://lnkd.in/gPm3qZ8x

Ten years ago, I remember friend and colleague, Becky Johnson, coming to work one spring day at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits with pies in hand, celebrating a funny holiday for the mathematically minded. Ten years later, I love that Urban Homeworks is continuing the celebration, with a twist that centers justice and community partnership. Our goal is for 10 folks to sign up as monthly donors, giving $31.40 per month (get it?) to advance housing justice. If you do, we will hand-deliver a hand-made pie from Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. I hope you'll join us!! https://lnkd.in/gGyu9HCD

Today's #PiDay! Will you join us in making sure our families and future generations of Minnesotans can live and thrive by helping make stable housing affordable? Commit to a monthly gift of $31.40 or more, or make a one-time gift of $314, and we’ll bring you a Sweet Potato Comfort Pie as a thank-you for your support in advancing housing justice. ??? https://lnkd.in/gPm3qZ8x