Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to allocate funds to the YWCA in St. Paul, Minnesota, to support housing initiatives. The primary goal is to enhance housing stability and aid residents in achieving economic mobility through various support services.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $750,000 from Minnesota's general fund to the YWCA St. Paul.
• Supportive and Transitional Housing: The funds are intended for the YWCA's permanent supportive housing and transitional housing programs.
• Financial Assistance: This includes direct financial aid for move-in expenses, transportation needs, rental assistance, and support with housing transitions.
• Economic and Educational Support: Initiatives to maintain economic mobility through job training, access to higher education, and financial independence are emphasized.
• Expanded Support Services: The grant will allow the expansion of case management and various support services such as mental health care, financial literacy, and workforce development.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This appropriation is a new allocation that would be added to the existing budget for housing, specifically targeted to the YWCA in St. Paul to enhance their housing and support services, marking a direct investment to address homelessness and housing instability in the region.

Relevant Terms

• Housing appropriation
• YWCA St. Paul
• Permanent supportive housing
• Transitional housing
• Economic mobility
• Case management
• Mental health services
• Financial literacy
• Workforce development