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The role of this coalition will not only prove essential in boosting local area awareness, but also attracting new support and a fresh body of volunteers. Throughout the first year of the three year, 24-home build, HPAC will focus their efforts on community engagement, fundraising and providing the volunteers for four weeks this summer. The coalition will be led by Larry Culp, a member of the Lord of Life Lutheran congregation, a retired IBM manager, and long-time TCHFH volunteer. “At the end of the day, Habitat is all about people,” said Culp. “Not only the people that benefit from the housing provided, but also the people that support it in partnership and the people that live and work in the community.” Many outer-ring communities are welcoming Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for the first time this year. Incorporating stakeholders from a variety of avenues, HPAC will play a significant role in building up support and engagement surrounding the Ramsey build. The coalition embraces many local players, including faith-based groups, civic associations, businesses, and academic institutions. "Northwest Anoka County residents are banding together to support Habitat's mission in their community. They are working together to facilitate community engagement, fundraise, coordinate volunteers and support Habitat homebuyer families. And, through this, they are strengthening community, which is what Habitat is about," said Jill Kilibarda, Volunteer Services Manager for TCHFH. Coalition members include representatives from: Lord of Life Lutheran, Constance Evangelical Free Church, BridgeLink, Anoka Technical College, and citizens of Northwest Anoka County. North metro residents interesting in getting involved with HPAC, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Contributed by Shelly Darnall Photo by Sharon Rolenc |
A mid-April, crisp and sunny spring morning was the perfect climate to mark many firsts. The morning marked the first groundbreaking in Ramsey, as well as the largest Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) build in Anoka County. It also marked the launch of a new way to engage community. Community members in the Northwest metro have joined together with Twin Cities Habitat to form the Habitat Partnership of Northwest Anoka County (HPAC).
