Juniper has been working to pass legislation that would provide $9.9 million in one-time funding to expand Minnesota’s community care hub. This expanded hub would significantly improve access to social care, allowing residents—especially those in underserved or rural areas—to receive comprehensive support without the challenges of navigating multiple systems. You can find more information about the community care hub and the list of supporting organizations on our website.

Call to action

The state legislature will soon meet to compare House and Senate versions of the human services finance bill. The Senate’s version of the bill includes a fully funded community care hub, but the House version does not include any funding for the hub.

We are asking the entire Juniper network to contact members of the conference committee and their staff to urge them to adopt the Senate version of the human services finance bill. This is a critical moment for the community care hub and we need your support!

Below you will find a script to use when calling and emailing legislators, as well as contact information for the conference committee members. Your voice is especially needed if you are a constituent of any of the conference committee members listed below.

If you have any questions about advocating for the community care hub, please contact us at info@yourjuniper.org.  

Thank you for your support of Juniper and the community care hub! 

Call/email script

Hello, I’m reaching out to urge you to support funding for an expanded community care hub in Minnesota by adopting the Senate’s human services omnibus finance bill.

The community care hub model is a proven approach that aligns clinical care with social supports, improving health outcomes while saving taxpayer dollars. By investing in this model, we can build a stronger foundation for healthier, more resilient communities across our state. Thank you for your commitment to advancing this important work and supporting the health and prosperity of all Minnesotans.

Conference committee members and staff

• Sen. Hoffman (DFL, co-author) – jhoffman@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4154
  • David Zak – david.zak@mnsenate.gov – 651-297-5393
  • Cassie Sohr – cassie.sohr@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4154
• Sen. Abeler (GOP, chief author) – sen.jim.abeler@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-3733
  • Jessica Johnson – jessica.johnson@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4847
• Sen. Maye Quade (DFL, co-author) – sen.erin.mayequade@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4120
  • Ayana Smith-Kooiman – ayana.smith.kooiman@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4120
• Sen. Mohamed (DFL) – sen.zaynab.mohamed@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4274
  • Ben Pettee – ben.pettee@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4274
• Sen. Fateh (DFL) – sen.omar.fateh@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4261
  • Chris Meyer – chris.meyer@mnsenate.gov – 651-296-4261
• Rep. Schomacker (GOP, co-author) – rep.joe.schomacker@house.mn.gov – 651-296-5505
  • Megan Rossbach – megan.rossbach@house.mn.gov – 651-296-5992
  • Joseph Fruehauf – joseph.fruehauf@house.mn.gov – 651-296-3316
• Rep. Noor (DFL) – rep.mohamud.noor@house.mn.gov – 651-296-4257
  • Nick Stumo-Langer – nick.stumo-langer@house.mn.gov – 651-296-1921
  • Elijah Henderson – elijah.henderson@house.mn.gov – 651-296-1761
• Rep. Curran (DFL, co-author) – rep.brion.curran@house.mn.gov – 651-296-4342
  • Grace Johnson – grace.johnson@house.mn.gov – 651-296-4342
• Rep. Keeler (DFL) – rep.heather.keeler@house.mn.gov – 651-296-5515
  • Johnathan Smith – johnathan.smith@house.mn.gov – 651-297-8166
• Rep. Gillman (GOP) – rep.dawn.gillman@house.mn.gov – 651-296-4228
  • Shaelong Yang – shaelong.yang@house.mn.gov – 651-296-4375
• Rep. Jacob (GOP) – rep.steven.jacob@house.mn.gov – 651-296-2273
  • Mason Epeneter – mason.epeneter@house.mn.gov – 651-296-8875