Urban Homeworks continues to be actively engaged in the tornado recovery efforts in north Minneapolis. We are coordinating long-term housing recovery efforts and working in partnership with many organizations dedicated to seeing north Minneapolis residents returned to their homes and living in healthy and safe conditions.

Current Needs

Many key funders have contributed resources and materials to meet the basic needs of our neighbors. Long-term support still is needed as we continue contributing to the vitality of north Minneapolis. Urban Homeworks is currently working with funding partners and local contractors to remove blue tarps that were placed on roofs immediately following the storm. Each roof is being repaired thoroughly to provide long-term protection for the home.

Urban Homeworks' Role in the Tornado Recovery

• First week debris and tree removal through coordination of approximately 3,000 volunteers
• Participation in the Northside Community Response Team (NCRT) as a long-term recovery committee member
• Facilitation of the Housing Committee of the NRCT’s response
• Coordination through THOR and DRI of emergency tarping, boarding, and electrical mast repairs for the uninsured
• Continued coordination of debris removal in partnership with Emerge and the summer jobs program as well as continued coordination of volunteers for tornado debris removal

What is the Northside Community Response Team?

This NCRT is a collaboration of organizations including, government entities, nonprofits and private businesses. Each of the 40+ contributing organizations contributes something unique that adds to the whole and strengthens the Team’s ability to respond effectively. The collaborative is focusing on meeting the variety of needs resulting from the storm.

Northside Community Response Team Hotline: (612) 787-3730

For a list of resources related to tornado recovery, click here.

Northside Community Response Team

American Red Cross
Adventist Community Services
American Institute of Architects
AMWIN
Build Wealth, MN
Calvary Lutheran Church
CBC
City of Minneapolis
COGIC/PAW
Conexions Enterprises
East Gateway Partnership
Elim Transitional Housing
EMERGE
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities
Harrison Neighborhood Organization
Hennpin County
HIREDMN
IBNN NEWS/DWRA
Jordan Area Community Council
KMOJ Radio
Kwaanza Community Church
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
LTG Communications
Lucy Laney School
MAD DADS
Masjid An-Nur
Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis Park Board
Minneapolis Urban League
Mitchell-NAMC
Mothers
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis Public Schools Student Support Services
Minneapolis Regulatory Services
Minneapolis Urban League
NAMC
NCRC
Neighborhood Housing Services of Minneapolis
NEON
New Salem MBC
Nexus
Neighborhood Housing Service of Minneapolis
North Minneapolis Meals on Wheels
Northside Achievement Zone
Northside Home Fund
Northway Community Trust
NWCT
OBAAT Construction
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center
PICA Headstart
Pillsbury United Communities
Rebuilding Together
Red Cross
Sanctuary CDC
Shiloh MBC
St. Olaf Community Campus
State of Minnesota
Summit Academy
The Neighborhood Hub
The Salvation Army
Thor Construction
Turning Point
U of MN Urban Research and Outreach / Engagement Center
U of MN College of Design
Urban  Homeworks
Urban Community Solutions
Urban Mass Media
We Care Northside
West Broadway Coalition
World Vision