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. 

Recently we learned that the community care hub bill—Senate File 554—was included in the Minnesota Senate omnibus human services budget bill (Senate File 3054) at the fully requested amount. This is an exciting development for the community care hub and gets us closer to passing the legislation, but there is still work to be done. 

What's next

From here, the Minnesota Senate and House must form a conference committee and reach an agreement about an omnibus budget bill. It is imperative that members of the House and the Senate hear about the critical need for the community care hub as a way to better serve Minnesotans while saving taxpayer dollars. 

Call to action

We are asking all Juniper friends, participants, supporters and partners to contact members of Minnesota’s House of Representatives and Senate to urge them to include the community care hub in the omnibus budget bill.

You can look up your representatives using this online tool.

Below is sample language you can use in email or voicemail messages to members of the House and Senate. 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! 

Sample email/voicemail language

Dear Senator/Representative [name], 

I urge you to support funding for an expanded community care hub in Minnesota. Please keep SF 554 in the omnibus Human Services budget, SF 3054, as you enter budget negotiations this legislative session.  

The community care hub model has been shown to align clinical care and social care for the best possible health outcomes all while saving taxpayer dollars. The hub will serve as a catalyst for lasting positive change in Minnesota, creating a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities.  

Thank you for your commitment to the community care hub and the health and prosperity of our state. 

Sincerely,  
[your name and contact information]