Veterans and Community Housing Apartments Open House - October 25, 2006

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 marks the grand opening of the Veterans and Community Housing Apartments in Minneapolis. The open house was kicked off with Governor Pawlenty addressing the group of over 60 people in attendance. Veterans and Community Housing is a nationally recognized housing collaborative for sober, drug-free veterans and other single adults. These affordable efficiency units are specifically designed to provide permanent housing in close proximity to services on the Veterans Affairs campus.

Each of the 140 units includes a kitchen and tiled bathroom, across to central laundry, off street parking and professional on-site management. An office located within the complex includes space for residents to meet with their service providers as well as connect to information and referral resources.

Residents will enjoy the space and beauty of Minnehaha Park, located just across Hiawatha Avenue from Veterans and Community Housing. Public transportation is easily accessible and includes the Metro Transit Hiawatha Line which stops directly in front of the complex. The rail line runs between the Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis, stopping every ten minutes at the VA Medical Center Station. The Veterans and Community Housing Initiative project was developed by Community Housing Development Corporation, a local non-profit developer.

To find out if you qualify for this exceptional rental opportunity, call (612) 333-0027.

Veterans and Community Housing
5511 Minnehaha Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Ph 612-333-0027
Fax 612-371-1834

Pictures from the Grand Opening Ceremony

Governor Pawlenty addresses the gathering for the Open House ceremony.

Governor Pawlenty addresses the gathering for the Open House ceremony.

Jimmie Lee Coulthard, founder of the Cruse-Miller Garrison, addressing the gathering.

Governor Pawlenty talking to those gathered for the Open House ceremony.

Jimmie Lee Coulthard, founder of the Cruse-Miller Garrison, addressing the gathering.

Governor Pawlenty speaking with Steve Kleinglass, Director of the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis (center) and Jimmie Lee Coulthard, founder of the Cruse-Miller Garrison (far right).

Bathroom in a typical housing unit. The bathroom is handicap accessible.

Shower area in a typical housing unit. The bathroom is handicap accessible.

Kitchen in a typical housing unit.

Washers and dryers for the housing unit.

Common area with a fireplace.

Historical information

Veterans and Community Housing: Cruse-Miller Garrison

Garrison: A permanent stronghold providing protection for it's troops.

Cruse-Miller: George Cruse was killed in action on the 2nd of May 1968 trying to save the life of Johnny Miller who was also killed that day. Johnny was trying to assist another wounded soldier at the time. They were common men doing their jobs, as they knew them.

They represent the goodness soldiers have toward others and their willingness to go into harms way so others may live in freedom and peace.

Their honor is in their response to the call to serve America in Vietnam. I and Roger Starr were with George and John the day they were killed. We served in the 3rd platoon of Company C of the 3rd Battalion of the 21st Infantry of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade, American Division in the Republic of South Vietnam. I Corps.  (Jimmie L. Coulthard)