The Consortium and Housing Minnesota are providing a fun, exciting way to build awareness and support for affordable housing, as well as to help raise money to support these efforts. Look for the giant Monopoly board in the park next to the Grand Stand Ramp at the 2001 Minnesota State Fair . Fifty-five player teams will compete for prizes. Five player teams will be playing the short version of the game each day with a playoff game taking place on Labor Day, September 3. Volunteers are needed to help with the game site and to distribute Affordable Housing literature, among other tasks.
Volunteers get free Fair admission and refreshments.
Tax Deductible Donations to support Affordable Housing efforts in Minnesota will be accepted at the site. The Episcopal Diocese of MN and Allina Health Systems Foundation are collaborating with CCHT to develop a housing project for homeless youth , ages 16-21 in need of affordable housing and independent living skills. This project will provide 24-hour supportive services in conjunction with affordable housing. The overall goal of the project is to assist these young people to stabilize their lives and become healthy, productive members of society. CCHT is also continuing to develop a housing project for young parents and their children who are in need of affordable housing, independent living skills, and a supportive environment to raise their children.