Ending Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin CountyHomelessness is a problem that affects every sector of our community; from business owners to law enforcement and public schools to the homeless themselves, everyone benefits from ending homelessness in our community. The city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County have recently passed a plan to end homelessness in our community by the year 2016. This 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, also known as Heading Home Hennepin, was developed by business and civic leaders, advocates, community members and individuals who have experienced homelessness. It was created to help address the growing problem of homelessness, and change the paradigm from managing it to ending it. The Office to End Homelessness was is a city/county partnership created with support from Mayor R.T. Rybak and Commissioner Gail Dorfman, as well as extensive support from both the Minneapolis City Council and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. Visit the Office to End Homelessness site to read the Heading Home Hennepin report and for more information on efforts to end homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County. Office to End Homelessness in Minneapolis and Hennepin County Matthew Ayres, Program Analyst |