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JULIE BRAASTAD <br />County Commissioner <br />District #2 <br />Anoka County <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />Respectful, Innovative, Fiscally Responsible <br />July 7, 2026 <br />Ramsey City Council <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Dear Honorable Mayor and Council -members, <br />I wanted to take a moment to express my strong support for the continued work of <br />Elevate Hope House in the City of Ramsey. <br />Over the past ten years, I have witnessed firsthand the life -changing impact that <br />Elevate Hope House has had on homeless mothers and their children. To date, their <br />housing projects have been located in my community of Ham Lake, where they have <br />earned the support of the city and built strong partnerships with local organizations <br />and volunteers who are committed to helping them succeed. <br />I have had the opportunity to tour their homes and was especially impressed to see <br />in person one of the homes being built through the partnership with Spring Lake Park <br />High School. It is inspiring to see the collaborations that Elevate Hope House has <br />fostered over the past decade to bring its mission to life. <br />Beyond providing safe, stable housing, Elevate Hope House is dedicated to helping <br />each mother build the skills and resources needed to become self-sufficient. Their all - <br />encompassing approach gives families the opportunity not only to find housing, but to <br />create lasting stability and a brighter future. <br />The hard work and dedication demonstrated by everyone involved with Elevate Hope <br />House is truly second to none. <br />From a county board perspective, it has also been a pleasure to partner with Elevate <br />Hope House on various projects by supporting their work through CDBG and <br />SAHA/LAHA funding. I have seen firsthand their commitment to being good stewards <br />of these resources and their unwavering focus on serving families in need. <br />I wholeheartedly support Elevate Hope House and their continued efforts to provide <br />hope, stability, and opportunity for families in our communities. I encourage you to <br />support their work and the positive impact they continue to make. Thank you for your <br />time, I truly appreciate it. <br />Sincerely, <br />&-a-a-Vr6=1--1 <br />Julie Braastad <br />Anoka County Commissioner <br />JB:jr <br />Government Center 2100 3rd Avenue, Suite 700 A Anoka, MN 55303-5024 www.anokacountymn.gov <br />Office: 763-324-4700 A Fax: 763-324-5490 <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />