Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities workforce development services appropriation

This bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide a one-time grant to Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. The funds will support workforce development services for adults experiencing homelessness, hunger, or addiction, including job skills training, GED and ESL education, job readiness programs, and financial literacy. The grant also covers essential support services like clothing, transportation, and childcare to help remove employment barriers. This funding directly enables the organization to continue and improve these specific services for its target population.