Open Access Connections

Open Access Connections is a non-profit organization that delivers communications services and civic engagement opportunities to low-income people in Minnesota.

[Annastacia Belladonna, State Director @commoncausemn]

HISTORIC MOMENT: Grassroots BIPOC Lawsuit filed by Common Cause MN & 9 other voter coplaintiffs to protect the voting rights/interests of disenfranchised MNstns & MNstns of Color. #MappingOurFutureMN
Link the pleading here: https://t.co/FAzHkcq5bP 1/3

[Minnesota Housing @mnhousing]

Mark these dates! The eviction moratorium is ending. #RentHelpMN helps eligible renters get financial assistance for overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. Apply at https://t.co/gguX4hquRQ or call 211. For legal resources, visit https://t.co/IBzSkYU1Sj.

[mnhealth @mnhealth]

We hit President Biden’s goal of 70% of Minnesotans 18+ receiving one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by July 4! This is a day to celebrate our COVID-19 response efforts, but the hard work continues.

[MPR News @MPRnews]

Minnesota soon begins phasing out the eviction moratorium that barred most evictions during the pandemic. Today's show with @AngelaDavisMPR focused on what comes next (listen below). And here's a thread with dates for renters and landlords to know:

https://t.co/pYnY224Wmu

[Open Access Connections @OpenAccessMN]

In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Monday, July 5.

Our office will re-open Tuesday, July 6, and our walk-in hours will resume Wednesday, July 7 at 12pm.

If you have questions, call us at [phone].

[RamseyCounty @RamseyCounty]

Our clinics offer Moderna vaccine (18 years and older) or Pfizer vaccine (12 years and older). Learn more at: https://t.co/WVphzz6wt9

[Nonprofit VOTE @NpVOTE]

Stay cool this summer ☀️ Get registered to vote!

[Hennepin County @Hennepin]

Skip the line! For a standard driver's license with no changes, the deadline to renew online is Wednesday, June 30. 💻

After that, renewals need to be made in person: https://t.co/nZtDChRMf4

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Reminder: there is one week left for Minnesotans to get vaccinated and earn a reward. Let’s all do our part. #RollUpYourSleevesMN

[City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul]

The City of Saint Paul is partnering with @RamseyCounty, the Workforce Innovation Board, Allianz Field, the Midway Chamber, and CareerForce to host an in-person Midway Area Job Fair tomorrow, 6/29, 10am-2pm at Allianz Field. A free vaccination clinic will be available on site.

[Kari Johnson @KariJohnsonMN]

🧵Minnesota Eviction Moratorium Off-Ramp

‼️Please share info widely‼️
#MNleg has an agreement on the phaseout and it is a part of the larger omnibus housing bill. The bill will be brought to the House and Senate Floor this week likely (hopefully). #Homes4AllMN

[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

On July 15th, nearly all working families will start seeing $250 to $300 per child automatically deposited in their bank accounts or sent to their mailboxes. #ChildTaxCredit THREAD: 1/7

[Minnesota Housing @mnhousing]

If you are having a hard time paying rent, visit https://t.co/gguX4hquRQ to see if you’re eligible for assistance.

Application is available in multiple languages.
Hmong: https://t.co/A7mOrOlWLR
Spanish: https://t.co/MS4PHZ28en
Somali: https://t.co/kpMextiC0g

#RentHelpMN

[Minnesota Housing @mnhousing]

June 30 is the deadline to request forbearance due to #COVID19. Talk to your servicer/lender if you are struggling to pay your home loan.

For more information, visit https://t.co/M5edseODvy.

[Homes for All Minnesota @Homes4AllMN]

Thank you #Homes4AllMN advocates for your advocacy since March 2020 on the eviction moratorium! You helped keep the moratorium in place this long and recently pushed lawmakers to reach a deal that included notice to prevent thousands of evictions. #mnleg

[Open Access Connections @OpenAccessMN]

Due to our Generation 50+ Group picnic, our office will be closed on Friday, June 11. We will not be holding our walk-in hours on this day.

Our walk-in hours will resume Monday, June 14 at 12pm.

If you have questions or need assistance, call us at [phone].

[Minnesota Housing @mnhousing]

The pandemic has taken a toll on many Minnesotans. Renters who have fallen behind on their rent can now apply for emergency rental assistance and help with utility bills through https://t.co/gguX4hquRQ. #RentHelpMN

Visit https://t.co/XEYNHzppNN for more information.

[Hennepin County @Hennepin]

Temperatures will be in the 90s this week — bookmark our interactive map of cooling options so you can always find a break from the heat when you need it. https://t.co/K72fH9025B

[Hennepin County @Hennepin]

Temperatures will be in the 90s in the coming days. If you need a break from the heat, find a cooling option near you using our interactive map. All are welcome. https://t.co/K72fH9025B

[Minnesota Housing @mnhousing]

Can’t pay rent due to the pandemic? #RentHelpMN is available. Renters who have fallen behind on rent are encouraged to see if they’re eligible at https://t.co/gguX4h8Ttg.

Application is available in multiple languages. Visit https://t.co/xFdCSUdhrk for more information.