07-02-2025
United Way announces Housing Trust Fund program awardees
Feb. 6—BEMIDJI — The
United Way of Bemidji Area's
Housing Trust Fund, in partnership with Beltrami County, allocated funds totaling $49,500 to St. Philip's Conference of Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Bi-County Community Action Program.
St. Vincent de Paul has received funding to directly address the urgent housing needs of low-income individuals and families in Bemidji.
With this grant, St. Vincent de Paul can act quickly, often within 24 hours, to meet with individuals, assess their needs and provide immediate assistance to secure housing, a release said.
This grant empowers St. Vincent de Paul to provide faster, more efficient support for new housing placements and crisis intervention.
Bi-County Community Action Program has been awarded funding to perform essential repairs on two critical housing units in Bemidji, enabling the organization to continue its mission of providing affordable, stable housing for low-income families.
Planned repairs include sheetrock replacement, painting and flooring upgrades, new fixture repairs, window, cabinet and door replacements. The repairs will be carried out by a local contractor, supporting both housing stability and the local economy, explained the release.
This initiative will create safe and operational housing for homeless, low-income families working with local housing programs, helping them overcome significant barriers to stability.
These investments mark a critical step toward addressing housing challenges in Beltrami County, providing life-changing support for families in need and strengthening the entire community, added the release.
For more information about the Housing Trust Fund, visit the Grant Opportunities page at
