Homelessness response and the Heading Home Ramsey continuum
Summary
Minnesota Housing kicked in nearly $800,000 to support the county's encampment response work with St. Paul. It funds three new Radius Health outreach staff and $316,000 in direct assistance — application fees, deposits, transportation — through June 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $800,000 in new state money, including $316,000 in direct assistance, usable through June 2028.
People experiencing homelessness in Ramsey County who will get more outreach staff and direct help with housing costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — September 8, 2026
Minnesota Housing kicked in nearly $800,000 to support the county's encampment response work with St. Paul. It funds three new Radius Health outreach staff and $316,000 in direct assistance — application fees, deposits, transportation — through June 2028.
Board of Commissioners — August 18, 2026
Commissioner Moran warned that the recent encampment closure has pulled resources away from the broader homelessness continuum, including families on waiting lists, and urged long-term strategy over crisis response.
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