2026 MCH Give to the Max Day

At Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH), we believe the people closest to the challenges of homelessness should be leading the solutions.

That belief shapes everything we do, from statewide advocacy and Homeless Day on the Hill to our Annual Conference and Advocacy Fellowship. We don't just make space for lived experience leadership. We work together, learn from one another, and invest in building that leadership.

At least 35% of our budget directly supports lived experience leadership.

That's an intentional investment, and one that we are proud of.

MCH Advocacy Fellow, DaKota Morgan, testifying in the House in the 2026 legislative session

Through our Advocacy Fellowship Program and continued engagement with Fellowship alumni, we're helping build a stronger network of advocates who bring their experiences, ideas, and leadership directly into conversations that shape housing and homelessness policy in Minnesota.

“We aren't our pasts, but we can use our stories to shape the narrative. Our voices are important, and when we work together and use our unique skills and experiences, we can make a difference.” 

— Randi Wickham, MCH Advocacy Fellow Cohort 2

We're a small team doing statewide work, and we know there's so much more we could do with additional support. Every gift helps us say yes to more opportunities to bring people with lived experience into the conversations and decisions that affect their lives.

We've made intentional choices about where to focus our time and resources because we know meaningful change happens when the people most impacted lead the way.

You and your gift can help us build that power.

This Give to the Max Day, your support helps MCH keep investing in lived experience leadership, strengthen statewide advocacy, and bring people together to advocate for more safe, affordable homes.

When you give to MCH, you're investing in the people, relationships, and advocacy that move Minnesota forward.

Shelter saves lives. Housing ends homelessness. Thank you for believing in the power of lived experience leadership and supporting the work we do together. We're grateful to have you alongside us as we continue building a Minnesota where everyone has a place to call home.

MCH Advocacy Fellows Cohort 2 with an MCH board member, our executive director, and our lobbyist at Homeless Day on the Hill