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Affinity Plus Foundation Awards $150,000 in Housing Stability Grants

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October 30, 2023
Ten Minnesota Organizations Receive Grants to Address Homelessness and Barriers to Finding and Keeping Stable Housing
A collage of Foundation Grant Winner celebrations

ST. PAUL, Minn (October 30, 2023)  – The Affinity Plus Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Housing Stability Grants. A total of $150,000 in grants has been awarded to ten organizations across Minnesota. Each organization will receive $15,000 to support their efforts to address homelessness and other barriers commonly experienced by people attempting to find and keep stable housing.

“We are committed to creating financial equity for everyone,” said Jessica Volkmann, Board Chair of the Affinity Plus Foundation. “These grants will help ensure that more Minnesotans have access to safe and affordable housing, which is a critical step towards achieving financial stability.”

The following organizations are receiving 2023 Housing Stability Grants:

  • CADA (Mankato, MN)
  • Family Rise Together (Duluth, MN)
  • Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul (Saint Paul, MN)
  • Life House (Duluth, MN)
  • My Neighbor to Love Coalition (Brainerd, MN)
  • New Pathways INC (Cambridge, MN)
  • The Landing (Rochester, MN)
  • Lakes & Prairies Community Action (Moorhead, MN)
  • Let’s Erase the Stigma (Winona, MN)
  • Neighborhood House (Saint Paul, MN)

These organizations provide a variety of housing-related services, including emergency shelter, rental assistance, and homeownership counseling. They are all dedicated to helping Minnesotans achieve housing stability and build a better future for themselves and their families.

The Affinity Plus Foundation is committed to supporting the communities it serves. In addition to Housing Stability Grants, the Foundation also provides support for financial well-being, food security, and access to education.

Learn more about our grant recipients. 

Based in St. Paul, Minn., Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative that puts people first above profits. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member-centric products and programs. Established in 1930, Affinity Plus has 30 branches located throughout Minnesota and is owned by more than 250,000 members. Affinity Plus has more than $4 billion in assets. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling (800) 322-7228.

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