Hemp Builds Houses, Economy, and Opportunity in Minnesota Tribal Community
MPR News recently featured the Lower Sioux Indian Community's innovative hempcrete work. GMHF is proud to be a partner in supporting this impactful initiative.

MPR News recently featured the Lower Sioux Indian Community's innovative hempcrete work. GMHF is proud to be a partner in supporting this impactful initiative.

GMHF provided a $4.3M construction loan and an $8.6M equity investment through the Minnesota Equity Fund to help preserve this vital supportive housing community in Minneapolis.

The Free Press covered the South Central Regional Housing Forum, which brought together key stakeholders to discuss local housing needs and potential solutions.

The Montgomery Messenger highlighted GMHF's recent work with the City of Montgomery, which included a land use audit to help inform their comprehensive plan.

GMHF and MEF are major investors in the 83 affordable homes being constructed as part of the new Wihinaphe Apartments, located above the Native American Community Clinic.

Longtime board member Joe Errigo is retiring from the GMHF Board of Directors after more than a decade of service and guidance to the organization.

Tax Credit Advisor featured a case study on two new permanent supportive housing projects in Duluth that had separate capital stacks — Wadena West and Welch Place, which included a Minnesota Equity Fund investment.

GMHF has led the way to transform how affordable housing is built through partnerships like the Minnesota Green Communities Initiative, benefiting communities and the planet for generations.

GMHF will provide a first mortgage for this new development, which includes one‑ to five‑bedroom homes that support larger and multigenerational households.

Over the last few years, James Crumble has grown into a skilled, community-based developer, and is now set to partner with Trellis on a major redevelopment project in Minneapolis.
