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Bi Di Gain Dash Anwebi. Come in Rest- Elder Housing near done at 24th and Bloomington
American Indian Elder Housing AICDC is addressing the lack of affordable housing for American Indian elders in Minneapolis with the development of the Bi Di Gain Dash Anwebi Elder Housing. The apartment will be 47 1-bedroom units located on the east and west sides of Bloomington Avenue. h. The apartments will be available to seniors 62 years of age and older with an income at or below 50% AMI (Area Median Income). HUD (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) rental subsidies will be available to seniors living at Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi Elder Housing. CommonBond Communities will co-sponsor and manage the project. The apartments will include an Advantage Center Community Room which will provide program training and computer space and the management office. Services will include independent living skills, wellness and prevention workshops, health promotion, community information and referalls, and discussion circles. The office will maintain regular hours [...]
Housing Highlights: Little Earth of United Tribes Housing Initiative
The unfortunate general disinvestment on the block across Elaine Stately Ave. from Little Earth provides the opportunity for community reinvestment by rehabbing or rebuilding of homes to sell with American Indian preference. The program will allow Little Earth to collaborate on, purchase, build, or rebuild the homes for sale primarily through a responsible mortgage/contract for deed program to Little Earth residents who qualify to buy a home and want to stay near their family and support connections at Little Earth. The intent of the Initiative (LEUTHI) is to address these goals by delivering a holistic, community-based, solution that lays the groundwork for the fulfillment of self-determination. Little Earth of United Tribes new and rehab housing initiative is a tremendous bright spot of improvement and especially during a time of economic struggle. Powderhorn Residents Group”'s rehab at 26th St. and 13th Ave. and Habitat for Humanity”'s new house at 25th St. and [...]
ParaNorman
ParaNorman (2012) **** Focus Features. Animation Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee voice of Norman Babcock), Tucker Albrizzi (voice of Neil), Anna Kendrick (voice of Courtney), Casey Affleck (voice of Mitch), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (voice of Alvin), Leslie Mann (voice of Sandra Babcock), Jeff Garlin (voice of Perry Babcock), Elaine Stritch (voice of Grandma), Bernard Hill (voice of the Judge), Jodelle Ferland (voice of Aggie), Tempestt Bledsoe) (voice of Sheriff Hooper), Alex Borstein (voice of Mrs. Henscher) and John Goodman (voice of Mr. Prenderghast). (PG) Running time: 92 minutes. Directors: Sam Fell and Chris Butler. Great looking animation in 3D (I saw “Para Norman “in 2D) and if you didn”'t know is not by Tim Burton. (Tim Burton is coming out with his own animation “Frankenweenie” this fall.) Sam Fell and Chris Butler could have easilyentitled their animation “A Boy and his Ghouls”, especially when Norman, 11, is surrounded by [...]
