PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Urban Homeworks
Urban Homeworks (UHW) is a nonprofit organization that uses equitable housing to build community. UHW transforms vacant and underutilized properties across Minneapolis and St. Paul into affordable and quality rental homes, building foundations for strong families, strong homes, and strong communities.
UHW prioritizes equity and engagement in their work, using housing as a platform to catalyze people as agents of change. Their People Oriented Development model puts the power of the person at the center of their work. This work helps allow for growth and change to emerge organically from within neighborhoods.
Results from our partnership:
498 people were housed in 156 rental units. Of these units:
96% BIPOC-headed
79% women-headed
75% are families with children.
35% are involved in partner programming with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ)
21 residents are veterans
29% of residents were homeless before moving in to UHW housing
Jeremiah Program
Jeremiah Program is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 whose mission aims to disrupt cycles of poverty for single mothers and their children. Jeremiah Program’s two-generation approach is holistic, innovative, inclusive. Mothers and children are provided with support for career-track college education, early childhood education, access to safe and affordable housing, life skills training, and a supportive community.
Jeremiah Program believes housing is the critical foundation that enables mothers and young children to grow as families, succeed as students, and prepare for a career. With residential campuses in Austin, Fargo, Minneapolis, Rochester, and St. Paul, Jeremiah Program has empowered over 4000 mothers and children in finding stability and a sustainable path out of poverty.
Results from our partnership:
96% Families stably housed
100% of our recent graduates are able to afford safe housing
75% Access to employer benefits like healthcare and investment options
84% mothers employed with 38% pursuing a degree