Align MPLS Fall 2026 Organizing Guide
Congregational Organizing is vital to the work Align Minneapolis does in addressing homelessness. Our Organizing Guide provides ample opportunity for values and beliefs to meet action and praxis. Whether directly serving someone experiencing homelessness or advocating for laws and policies that creates more affordable housing or better serves our unsheltered neighbors, each act of engagement either introduces, inculcates, or reinforces faith inspired values.
VOTING WHILE HOMELESS: How people experiencing homelessness can still participate in elections
A question that often arises during election season is if people can vote while they are experiencing homelessness. The short answer is yes, even without a permanent address people have the right to vote. The long answer is that as long as a person qualifies to vote, they can vote if they prove their residency location based on where they slept the previous night, often by having someone vouch for them. If someone is staying in shelter, the shelter address is considered their current address for purposes of voting, if they are staying outside they can use an intersection and description of the location. Voting is an important way for people to engage in the democratic process and helping people know their rights is critical.