I am writing to convey my enthusiastic support for consistent and ongoing funding for long-term housing solutions.
Stable housing should not be something we must worry about; it should be something our families can count on daily. Every hardworking Minnesotan should feel assured that they will have a safe home to sleep in tonight, tomorrow, or any night. Funding stable housing will make Minnesota a more vital state.
As a daughter of immigrants, I know how important it is to have secure housing for my family and future generations. Affordable housing efforts have profoundly impacted my family’s life. Growing up, my single mother worked tirelessly to provide for us.
We had a stable home thanks to affordable housing programs, allowing me to focus on my education and pursue a career. Without this support, our journey would have been much more challenging. Affordable housing is a lifeline for families like mine.
However, many of my neighbors still face barriers to obtaining a roof over their heads. Our Future Starts at Home can fund and support statewide solutions to address the housing problem.
I urge all Minnesotans to address your state legislators at the Capitol in Saint Paul this legislative session to support a constitutional amendment for sustainable and consistent funding. Let us show Minnesota is a vibrant, inclusive and strong state.
Fadumo Mohamed is a a community organizer at Ayada Leads, Minneapolis, and can be reached at fadumo@ayadaleads.org.
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