Little Earth Residents Association
About Little Earth Residents Association
Little Earth was founded in 1973 and remains the only Indigenous preference project-based Section 8 rental assistance community in the United States. The Little Earth community has become a model for organizing on a variety of environmental and social justice issues, as well as a model of self-determination for all Native peoples. Although originally intended to be temporary housing, Little Earth residents prefer to live close to or in the community due to the communities’ cultural identity and the need for cultural preservation.
The Little Earth Residents Association (LERA) was founded for engagement and representation with HUD. LERA now serves as a community center that offers comprehensive holistic programming for residents as well as individual support. Our renewed effort to create and build the capacity of our residents has provided greater representation and voice for Little Earth with emerging leaders representing our Indigenous values.
Little Earth Residents Association is a resident driven non profit organization that provides services to the Little Earth of United Tribes community.
Little Earth Residents Association's mission is to empower Little Earth and its residents by creating a culturally strong, supportive, healthy, and unified community. We do this by offering social services support for the entire family, with culturally relevant and enriching program offerings.
Locations
Primary Office Location
2495 18th Ave S Minneapolis MN 55404
(612) 724-0023
