March 10 is a Day of Action. Save HUD.
The Administration has asked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to cut its workforce by about half, and threatened reductions to programs and funding.
Nearly 165,000 Minnesotans rely on direct support from federal housing programs run by HUD - support that creates lasting housing solutions and strengthens communities across the state.
If enacted, these cuts will have devastating consequences – increasing housing instability and homelessness (especially for low-income families and individuals), and worsening the national housing crisis, as well as reducing government efficiency.
Local communities and businesses will suffer, and property owners will lose rent revenue, which in turn could cause increased mortgage defaults and foreclosures.
MONDAY MARCH 10 IS THE DAY OF ACTION!
On Monday, March 10, Minnesotans are joining organizations and individuals all over the country to take action to protect HUD and the affordable homes it makes possible.
Join the PERIS Foundation as we do all we can to help!
Contact your member of Congress and urge them to protect HUD programs and staff.
Every call matters and will be counted by Congressional staff.
SUGGESTED MESSAGE:
“ My name is _____________ and I live at ______________________ . Cuts to HUD staff of 50% proposed by Elon Musk and DOGE will hurt me, my family, and my community. Without staff to implement congressionally approved funding, homeless shelters will close, home construction will stop, landlords won’t receive rent assistance payments, and homebuyers won’t be able to close on their loans.
[ here you could add more of your own personal thoughts]
Please support Minnesota families and oppose these cuts to HUD. ”
CONGRESS MEMBERS NUMBERS:
CD1 Representative Brad Finstad: Phone: (202) 225-2472
CD2 Representative Angie Craig: Phone: (202) 225-2271
CD3 Representative Kelly Morrison: Phone (202) 225-2871
CD4 Representative Betty McCollum: Phone: (202) 225-6631
CD5 Representative Ilhan Omar: Phone: (202) 225-4755
CD6 Representative Tom Emmer: Phone: (202) 225-2331
CD7 Representative Michelle Fischbach: Phone: (202) 225-2165
CD8 Representative Pete Stauber: Phone: (202) 225-6211
Senator Amy Klobuchar: Phone: (202) 224-3244
Senator Tina Smith Phone: (202) 224-5641
If you’re not sure who represents you and your district, you can find out at this link.
Thank you for standing with us as we act to help the nearly 165,000 Minnesotans who rely on funds and programs provided by HUD.
Written by Carla Godwin - Director | PERIS Foundation