Collette Broady Grund

Step/mom, Pastor & Writer, People-lover & Justice-seeker (she/her)

[Connections Shelter @EKoser45014]

Shelter saves lives. Shelter capital helps us stretch out resources to create safe, welcoming shelter spaces.

[Connections Shelter @EKoser45014]

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[Connections Shelter @EKoser45014]

Connections is partnering with local partners to build a new shelter that will allow us to go year round and add 25 beds. Shelter Capital ensures this plan gets done!S @mhwiklund @LizBoldonMN @Morrison4MN
#mnleg @RobKupec. .

[Connections Shelter @EKoser45014]

Shelter is the first step towards stability. Safe sleep, access to healthy meals and medical care are all things Connections Shelter provides. We need the #mnleg to fund Shelter Capital and Shelter operations funding. @davepinto

[Connections Shelter @EKoser45014]

"Connections treated me like a person, not someone who was homeless. It gave me hope." Fund Shelters and Shelter Capital #mnleg @mhwicklund

[Rhonda Otteson @RhondaOtteson]

Thx @DavePinto @RepKeeler for your work getting Shelter Capital passed in the House to fund projects throughout MN. Providers are looking to redesign shelter spaces to be culturally-responsive; prioritizing safety of shelter guests. We need the Senate to #InvestInShelter #MNLEG

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

It would be remiss to not act now in preserving and expanding emergency shelter that is life-saving to Minnesotans all over the state. We need #mnleg to invest in Shelter Capital and the ESP to keep folks safe. @RobKupec @RobertBiermanMN

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

Thank you @RepKeeler for being a powerful and knowledgeable champion for homelessness! Your leadership has generated momentum that has brought much-needed awareness and opportunity for change to be made for emergency shelters– let’s secure ESP and Shelter Capital funds! #mnleg

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

The lack of ongoing state funding 4 shelter capital needs in MN is a critical issue. Let's prioritize investments into Shelter Capital to ensure safe, dignified spaces for folks experiencing homelessness, & support their journey to permanent housing #mnleg @Morrison4MN @jimabeler

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

Homelessness looks different across the state and each person’s unique journey. We need flexible sources of funding so providers can use them to meet the specific needs in their communities. #mnleg please invest in ESP @LizBoldonMN @TinaLiebling

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

“We absolutely need more staff and resources to help people get back on their feet” -Anonymous Shelter Resident. The MN legislature has the ability to show Minnesotans they are listening and serious about ending homelessness. Invest in ESP #mnleg @mhwiklund @DavePinto

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

Emergency shelters are the starting point to gaining long-term stability. As an interviewed shelter resident said, “Some of us want to get a job and go through schooling. We want to get into something, but we’re stuck out here” @LizBoldonMN @RobKupec #mnleg

[MNHomelessCo @MNHomelessCo]

Every person's experience with homelessness is unique, and we need to provide services and funding that reflect that. Flexible funding is a crucial step in creating a solution that works for everyone #mnleg please invest in ESP @RepKeeler @mhwiklund

[Collette Broady Grund @Collettebro]

@korlamasters Not imagining. The last 10 days have been the worst and I woke up this morning thinking “this is going to be garbage day. I was right.

[Collette Broady Grund @Collettebro]

This thread can be read here: https://t.co/VBJQDDgEBC

[Collette Broady Grund @Collettebro]

Love is Never Wasted

A thread ⬇️ https://t.co/VBJQDDgEBC

[Collette Broady Grund @Collettebro]

And it was love, from him and others, that gave me both the courage and motivation to dig deep and continue growing.

So keep risking love with me, will you? I guarantee it will be worth our while.