The Junior League of Saint Paul’s current initiative “Stable Housing, Thriving Communities” will focus community outreach efforts with a more specific emphasis on women and children by working through one or more of the following strategies:

• Increase the number of low-income homeowners who are able to obtain or maintain their own homes and remain housing stable
• Expand resources available to low-income renters with the intent to improve housing stability
• Raise community awareness regarding housing concerns and foster advocacy for affordable and stable housing resources

It’s no secret: our Twin Cities community is facing a crisis of affordable housing. The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on families, and many are struggling to provide a safe and stable home.

You can help!

JLSP Volunteer Opportunities:

Mapping Prejudice Project – Help build the map! We will be contributing volunteer research hours to the Mapping Prejudice Project as they aim to look at every deed for every residential property in Ramsey County to map the locations and effects of racially restrictive covenants. Volunteer here!

Donate:

Give to JLSP to help support the community projects. Give now!

Donate food and personal care products to be distributed to those in need within our communities. JLSP is committed to support the work of Keystone Community Services. Shop now using this link!

Learn more and advocate for Housing:

Monthly “Rent is Due” Day of Action – Sponsored by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. These 30-minute web-based sessions are an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the growing housing crisis and reflect together over instructions on how to take action. Register here!