February 3rd Community Conversation on Housing Event

Please consider joining us for an Updated Community Conversation on Housing that will take place on Monday, February 3rd, 6:00 p.m. at Floodwood Services & Training located at 601 Ash Street in Floodwood.  In 2023, after applying to the MN Housing Partnership, the City of Floodwood was selected to participate in the 9th MN Housing Partnership Institute.  We are honored to have been chosen to participate, and we realize what a great opportunity this is! Our local housing partnership team that has completed the institute and will give an update at the February 3rd event.  We intend to use the event to:

  • Share with our community members some of what the housing partnership team have learned about, and the connections that were made.
  • Update on the newly acquired land and new possible opportunities.
  • Allow the community to share ideas and have conversations about ideas and concepts for the newly acquired land.

We have several sponsors or contributors that are assisting us with the event, including: Floodwood Services and Training, APEX, Minnesota Housing Partnership, Intent Built, Inc., One Roof, Northcountry Cooperative Foundation, and many more. A light meal will be provided, curtesy by a donation received by Floodwood Services and Training.

Learn more about contributing sponsors here:

Floodwood Services & Training

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Inc.

Minnesota Housing Partnership

Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity

APEX

Itasca Economic Development Corporation

Intent Built

Northcountry Cooperative Foundation

One Roof

Housing Resources

In 2023, after applying to the MN Housing Partnership, the City of Floodwood was selected to participate in the 9th MN Housing Partnership Institute. The Floodwood Housing Partnership members are: Krystal Bartizal, Tad Farrell, Dan Johnson, Dawn Lamping, Leanaya Miller, and Cory Suonvieri. Team members are working toward the following goals:

  • Community Engagement
  • Home Improvement Resources
  • New Housing Opportunities

Housing Resources:

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Inc. Provides Homeownership Resources, including up to $8,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance, Home Stretch Workshops, & One-On-One Counceling Sessions.

Minnesota Housing Partnership

Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity -  info@wlshabitat.org Phone 218-576-9360