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Open Access Connections is a non-profit organization that delivers communications services and civic engagement opportunities to low-income people in Minnesota.

St. Paul, MN
Joined May 2009
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HISTORIC MOMENT: Grassroots BIPOC Lawsuit filed by Common Cause MN & 9 other voter coplaintiffs to protect the voting rights/interests of disenfranchised MNstns & MNstns of Color. #MappingOurFutureMN Link the pleading here: bit.ly/MNLitigation2021 1/3
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Mark these dates! The eviction moratorium is ending. #RentHelpMN helps eligible renters get financial assistance for overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. Apply at renthelpmn.org or call 211. For legal resources, visit LawHelpMN.org.
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We hit President Biden’s goal of 70% of Minnesotans 18+ receiving one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by July 4! This is a day to celebrate our COVID-19 response efforts, but the hard work continues. – at Maplewood, MN
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Minnesota soon begins phasing out the eviction moratorium that barred most evictions during the pandemic. Today's show with @AngelaDavisMPR focused on what comes next (listen below). And here's a thread with dates for renters and landlords to know: mprnews.org/episode/2021/06/…
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Our clinics offer Moderna vaccine (18 years and older) or Pfizer vaccine (12 years and older). Learn more at: ramseycounty.us/COVIDVaccine
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Stay cool this summer ☀️ Get registered to vote!
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Skip the line! For a standard driver's license with no changes, the deadline to renew online is Wednesday, June 30. 💻 After that, renewals need to be made in person: bit.ly/3pR0gmu
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Reminder: there is one week left for Minnesotans to get vaccinated and earn a reward. Let’s all do our part. #RollUpYourSleevesMN
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The City of Saint Paul is partnering with @RamseyCounty, the Workforce Innovation Board, Allianz Field, the Midway Chamber, and CareerForce to host an in-person Midway Area Job Fair tomorrow, 6/29, 10am-2pm at Allianz Field. A free vaccination clinic will be available on site.
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🧵Minnesota Eviction Moratorium Off-Ramp ‼️Please share info widely‼️ #MNleg has an agreement on the phaseout and it is a part of the larger omnibus housing bill. The bill will be brought to the House and Senate Floor this week likely (hopefully). #Homes4AllMN
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On July 15th, nearly all working families will start seeing $250 to $300 per child automatically deposited in their bank accounts or sent to their mailboxes. #ChildTaxCredit THREAD: 1/7
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If you are having a hard time paying rent, visit renthelpmn.org to see if you’re eligible for assistance. Application is available in multiple languages. Hmong: bit.ly/2RQWzR6 Spanish: bit.ly/3uuELsy Somali: bit.ly/3c3iBHh #RentHelpMN
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June 30 is the deadline to request forbearance due to #COVID19. Talk to your servicer/lender if you are struggling to pay your home loan. For more information, visit hud.gov/coronavirus/resource….
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Thank you #Homes4AllMN advocates for your advocacy since March 2020 on the eviction moratorium! You helped keep the moratorium in place this long and recently pushed lawmakers to reach a deal that included notice to prevent thousands of evictions. #mnleg
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The pandemic has taken a toll on many Minnesotans. Renters who have fallen behind on their rent can now apply for emergency rental assistance and help with utility bills through renthelpmn.org. #RentHelpMN Visit renthelpmn.org/resources for more information.
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Temperatures will be in the 90s this week — bookmark our interactive map of cooling options so you can always find a break from the heat when you need it. hennepin.us/cool
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Temperatures will be in the 90s in the coming days. If you need a break from the heat, find a cooling option near you using our interactive map. All are welcome. hennepin.us/cool
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Can’t pay rent due to the pandemic? #RentHelpMN is available. Renters who have fallen behind on rent are encouraged to see if they’re eligible at renthelpmn.org. Application is available in multiple languages. Visit renthelpmn.org/resources for more information.
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On July 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Minneapolis goes up to $12.50 at small businesses and $14.25 at large businesses. The City is committed to supporting an economy that includes everyone. minneapolismn.gov/news/2021/…
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🚨Advocacy Alert🚨 We're asking MN counties & cities to use some of their federal relief $ for grants to #nonprofits, and we need your help. Please pass along this letter to your city & county officials so we can amplify the need for nonprofit support! minnesotanonprofits.org/abou…
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