Aeon

At Aeon, we know that doing the same old thing won’t get us new results. We’re committed to learning and innovating – and we are leveraging our connections with educational partners, such as the Harvard Real Estate Advisory Board (HREAB), to do so. Partnerships like these bring new insights and support of our housing development efforts. This year, the Harvard School of Design launched its first-ever master’s in Real Estate program. The Practicum element of this program partners master’s students with real estate companies across the country to bring learning from the classroom into the real world. Aeon is proud to be one of the partner organizations in the first year of this program’s existence. This summer, Aeon is hosting practicum student Etta Madete. "It is an honor to be selected to work with Aeon for Harvard's' practicum fellowship. I will be working with the housing development department and supporting the teams' efforts in development proposals, funding applications and sustainability strategies. Alongside this I will also spend time with the team at all operational levels as well as interact with the company's projects to learn from and understand first-hand what it takes to truly deliver and manage affordable housing not only at scale, but with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in mind." Aeon’s President and CEO, Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, is himself an alumnus of HREAB and knows that programs like these help us bring new, innovative ideas beyond the classroom. Link to the practicum program: https://lnkd.in/g6RS_6CM

O'Shia was recently the recipient of a nice gesture from an HP Resident with this Certificate of Appreciation. This is a true testament to how O’Shia relates to the residents there. "O’Shia truly has a heart for service and for making HP a great place to live and work! She’s not deterred by the challenges, in fact, she thrives on them. Overall, O’Shia just “gets it”. She has the ability to hear an idea, see the big picture and turn the idea into reality." Jim Dudley - Portfolio Director

At Aeon, we work to...make a difference.

As the second largest affordable housing provider in Minnesota with 6,000 affordable homes serving 17,500 residents, Aeon works across our Twin Cities communities to preserve existing and develop new affordable homes. It also partners with other local nonprofits to provide services and community building programs to help residents thrive. We've been growing our impact for nearly 40 years with support from our donors! Your help today is more important than ever. https://rpb.li/7RBq

Check out the latest episode of Spectrum of Topics! In this engaging discussion with Celeste Lehmann, Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, Ph.D., MBA delves into the challenges facing the affordable housing sector, offering insight into the innovative strategies Aeon is implementing to address these issues. From the misconceptions surrounding affordable housing, to the need for creative thinking and leadership in turbulent times, Dr. Johnson provides a comprehensive overview of the current housing landscape and the critical importance of viewing nonprofits through a business lens. Listen to the full episode on our YouTube channel or wherever you listen to podcasts! #spectrumoftopics #AEON #spectruminteriord #affordablehousing #innovativestrategies #minnesota

Aeon was founded in 1986 to produce 350 affordable apartments to house Minneapolis residents who would be displaced in the process of building the Minneapolis Convention Center. Our first development, Buri Manor, provided 38 homes for low-wage workers. Driven by our vision that everyone deserves a home, Aeon’s portfolio has grown to 60 properties, that 17,500 neighbors call “home” today.

At Aeon, we act boldly to create and preserve affordable homes. We see the powerful impact a home can have in the lives of people, families and communities. Thank you, Sue, for courageously sharing your story on the impact of home!

Creating “home” goes beyond bricks and mortar. At Aeon, we see the power that outdoor community spaces can have on fostering connection and a sense of belonging among neighbors. This week, volunteers from Two Harbors Investment Corp. joined Aeon staff and residents of Aeon’s Sienna Green property to transform an overgrown field into a space where residents can come together to create a community garden - a vehicle to grow healthy foods and connections! A special thanks to Roseville Area Community Foundation and Two Harbors for supporting the community garden through contributions of time, talent and treasure. Sienna Green is a multi-family housing community with 170 apartments and nearly 500 residents. Aeon acquired the property in 2006 and expanded it in 2012 to meet the needs of the Roseville community. All of Sienna Green’s homes are affordable for households at or below 50% of the area median income (AMI), and 31 homes are reserved for residents coming out of homelessness or with incomes below 30% AMI.

We are pleased to announce that, with the generous support of many donors, we have met the $10,000 match from our spring campaign! Two Harbors Investment Corp. provided our spring match, helping Aron double every dollar contributed by our individual donors. Thank you, Two Harbors! If you missed our Spring Campaign, PLEASE GIVE TODAY! https://rpb.li/7RBq