Wishing a happy Grandparents Day to all of the grandparents who call Aeon home!

Supporting Aeon is easy with a monthly gift! Visit aeon.org/donate to start your recurring gift and make an impact in your community today.

Rapid inflation has made day-to-day costs harder to manage. Agate Housing offers free nutritious meals at various locations, plus a food shelf open Wednesday mornings. Visit their website for more information: loom.ly/vSh5BVY

Grow your career with us! When you work at Aeon, it’s more than just a 9-to-5. It’s a job that means more and helps create real change. Check out our current openings: aeon.org/work-at-aeon

We are thrilled to have Sarah Moberg join our Board of Directors! Her decades of experience in organizational leadership and passion for nonprofit work, Sarah Moberg is a wonderful asset to our board. Read more here: loom.ly/c1kND8U

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make your voice heard in this year's school board & municipal elections by registering here: loom.ly/lAl6Acs

Need to apply for benefits? MNbenefits is a simple secure website that connects you with state and county services. You can apply for SNAP benefits, childcare support and more. Apply here: loom.ly/vNDJZMg

We're just over a month out from the NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute! This year, Aeon is honored to have 5 residents attending. They'll spend the weekend building leadership and engagement skills to bring back to their community. Stay tuned to learn more!

Our first resident attending the NeighborWorks CLI in October is James! Recipient of a 2023 Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership, James is an author who shares his recovery story to inspire communities of color in difficult situations.

Growing your resume can be costly. Twin Cities RISE! makes it easier! They offer free career training to underemployed & unemployed individuals. Check out their 8-week program and see how you can develop professionally. Learn more on their website: loom.ly/MrZDRvU

Did you know: In 2021, only 47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment? Mental Illness Awareness Week is the perfect time to prioritize your mental health. Check out the link below to join a free virtual or in-person NAMI support group. loom.ly/gesMNAg

Aeon's President & CEO, Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, shared some of his past strategies in affordable housing development in this recent article. Check it out to see how straightforward, collaborative planning brings support & progress to affordable housing: loom.ly/6EfVbY8

We are so excited to introduce our second attendee of @Neighborworks Community Leadership Institute! Candace found home at Aeon in 2019 and is an active member of our Speakers' Bureau. She is looking forward to attending CLI and learning to be more effective in her community!

NAMI MN can help you manage your mental health. They offer free online support groups & classes on a variety of topics. Get connected by calling 1-888-NAMI-HELPS. Find more info on their website.  loom.ly/YtMYkXA

Have you heard of Indigenous People’s Day? It’s a day to honor Native American history and culture. You can learn more about this holiday and find educational resources in the link below. loom.ly/TGvIZz8

Despite making up only 1.1% of the total population, 12% of homeless adults in Minnesota are Native American. You can learn more about the disparities impacting Minnesota's Native population by visiting the link below. loom.ly/qN3gYdg

Did you know that October 10 is World Homeless Day? Take some time today to listen to people who’ve experienced homelessness. Visit our YouTube page to hear stories like Linda's and see how #HomeChangesEverything loom.ly/h93x6sI

This morning, Aeon hosted Dr. Jenny Schuetz, author of Fixer Upper: How to Repair America’s Broken Housing System, for a conversation about the policies affecting America’s affordable housing. Thank you, Dr. Schuetz, for being a part of a great discussion!

Our third NeighborWorks CLI attendee is Linda! Linda is an active member of the Speakers' Bureau and is looking forward to interacting with people from all over the country. She hopes to bring what she learns at CLI back home to share.

Join us at Chats from Home on November 16th! Our president & CEO, Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, will discuss his vision for how our community can work together to save and create more affordable homes in the years ahead. Learn more: loom.ly/QH-1L4s