HF2611

Purpose

To fund a regional shelter facility in Cambridge that will serve families with children experiencing homelessness by providing a full set of services and facilities through a grant to a nonprofit.

Main Provisions

• Funding: An appropriation of $1,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Administration: The money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• Grant Recipient and Project Scope: Funds a grant to New Pathways Inc. to design, construct, furnish, and equip a regional shelter facility.
• Location and Service Area: The facility will serve families with children experiencing homelessness in the city of Cambridge and the surrounding area, offering comprehensive support services.
• Funding Availability: The appropriation remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota statute requirements.

Significance and Impacts

• This is a capital investment aimed at expanding housing and wraparound services for homeless families with children.
• It creates a dedicated facility and infrastructure to support these families in Cambridge and nearby areas.
• Oversight and project completion are guided by state law (Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).

Key Terms and Concepts (for quick reference)

• General fund
• Appropriation
• Commissioner of employment and economic development
• New Pathways Inc.
• Regional shelter facility
• Comprehensive support services
• Families with children experiencing homelessness
• Cambridge
• Design, construct, furnish, equip
• Availability until completion or abandonment
• Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - grant - capital investment - shelter facility - homelessness - Cambridge - New Pathways Inc. - design - construction - furnishing - equipping - comprehensive support services - statute 16A.642