Retiring but Committed to Staying Connected: Susan Norby

Retiring but Committed to Staying Connected: Susan Norby

Susan Norby refers to her MPHA co-workers as her second family. And she really means it. Susan has worked in the agency’s Human Resources department for three decades, working alongside some employees the entire time. She has supported her co-workers through health crises, major life changes, and career advancements. And, as a four-time cancer survivor, [...]

By |2024-03-12T09:25:42-06:00March 14th, 2024|News|

From Temporary Secretary to Department Director: MPHA’s Laura Dykema

Last year, MPHA’s Planning and Development (P&D) Department helped the agency hit several milestones: financing, breaking ground, and leasing a first-of-its-kind modular family housing development, completing a $10 million renovation project at Hamilton Manor, and retrofitting 13 high-rises with fire suppression systems. Laura Dykema leads the department as its director, supported by a talented team. [...]

By |2024-02-08T09:02:12-06:00February 8th, 2024|News|

Housing Stabilization Work Helps Keep Residents Housed Amid Financial Challenges

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) provides public and deeply affordable housing to nearly 10,000 residents at 30 percent of the resident’s adjusted income. For the thousands of residents on a fixed income, that means being vulnerable to macroeconomic conditions like inflation for their regular cost of living expenses. While paying $20 more for groceries [...]

By |2024-02-06T09:57:51-06:00February 6th, 2024|News|

The Key to MPHA’s Successes? Its Team, and it’s Expanding in 2024

MPHA is HUD high performer and an industry leader in innovative partnerships. Last year alone, the agency earned its highest ever PHAS physical inspection score, secured more than $10 million in new state and local funding, and opened its nation-leading modular family housing development. But none of these accomplishments would be possible if not for [...]

By |2024-01-23T09:19:08-06:00January 23rd, 2024|News|

Art Returns to the Cora McCorvey Center with New Exhibit

Since December, the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center’s (CMCWC) sun-filled halls have been lined with art by local senior artists as part of the “Inspired By A Lifetime” art exhibition. With the CMCWC serving the area’s seniors, the artists featured in the collection are a reflection of the individuals using the center’s services. This [...]

By |2024-01-10T12:49:41-06:00January 10th, 2024|News|

MPHA Completes Fifth Union Contract in 2023

This summer, MPHA and various union representatives began negotiations on the contracts for numerous agency bargaining units. Following bargaining sessions that lasted through the fall, the final 2023 contract was unanimously approved by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) members in a vote late last month delivering represented employees pay increases [...]

By |2023-12-13T10:06:26-06:00December 13th, 2023|News|

Minneapolis City Council Approves Historic $5 Million Housing Levy for 2024

With the Minneapolis City Council passing the 2024 city budget, including restoring the city’s housing tax levy, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Executive Director/CEO, Abdi Warsame, released the following statement: “I commend Mayor Frey for his leadership recommending restoring the city’s housing tax levy and the City Council for approving that recommendation,” said Minneapolis Public [...]

By |2023-12-06T10:00:33-06:00December 6th, 2023|News|

MPHA Increases Payment Standards for Housing Choice Voucher Program

Last month, MPHA’s Board of Commissioners approved increases to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program’s 2024 payment standards, marking the largest increase in the last several years. These increases are based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Fair Market Rent (FMR) and local market conditions. Adjustments take effect as early as [...]

By |2024-02-14T09:13:50-06:00December 4th, 2023|News|

MPHA Resident and Staff Member Receive Grant to Join National Public Health Leadership Cohort

Earlier this month, MPHA resident leader Shirley Brown and MPHA Assistant Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Rachel Almburg, were selected alongside two other Highrise Health Alliance (HHA) members to join the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS) initiative. The nine-month leadership development program integrates regenerative leadership education and experiential learning with innovative collaboration tools [...]

By |2023-11-20T10:14:45-06:00November 20th, 2023|News|

Wrapping Up a Whirlwind Week

The past week has marked a busy time for MPHA leaders, taking advantage of numerous opportunities to showcase the agency’s recent accomplishments both locally and nationally. From a gathering of the nation’s largest housing authority leaders in Washington, DC to assembling a variety of state and local leaders at MPHA sites, there has been no [...]

By |2023-11-03T10:19:46-06:00November 3rd, 2023|News|
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