Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to support economic development by providing funding to expand and improve family shelters for those experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates money from the state's general fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
• A grant will be given to Interfaith Action, an organization focused on providing services to families in need.
• The funds will be used for acquiring and rehabilitating spaces in order to increase shelter capacity.
• The project also aims to improve these spaces with features such as child-friendly areas, trauma-informed design, and onsite support services.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces new funding specifically targeted at family shelters, intending to alleviate family homelessness by both expanding shelter availability and enhancing the quality of services provided. This is a focused investment in infrastructure related to homelessness assistance.

Relevant Terms

• Economic Development
• Emergency Family Shelters
• Homelessness
• Grant
• Interfaith Action
• Shelter Capacity
• Trauma-Informed Design