Press Releases

The latest news straight from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

  • Groundbreaking for A New Home for Habitat

    May 9, 2013

    Groundbreaking Ceremony: A New Home for Habitat The beautiful new building will be an iconic community landmark on the new Central Corridor Green Line when it opens in 2014. Details: Thursday, May 9 at 11am at 1954 University Ave. in St. Paul 55104 (intersection of Prior Ave. and University Ave.)  Background: Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will join ... (more)

  • MN Lynx and Lowe’s helping Twin Cities Habitat for National Women Build Week

    May 8, 2013

    Minneapolis, MN, May 8, 2013 — More than 10,000 women are expected to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 4-12. Now in its sixth year, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in ... (more)

  • Innovative Energy Solutions provides Twin Cities Habitat with energy-saving in-kind donation

    May 8, 2013

    Minneapolis May 8, 2013 - Edina-based Innovative Energy Solutions is helping two Habitat homeowners with energy saving products this year. The company donated insulation to a Habitat home currently under construction in Anoka. In addition, Innovative Energy Solutions donated LED light bulbs to Twin Cities Habitat’s first ever net-zero energy home located in North Minneapolis. “We ... (more)

  • Free housing empowerment expo Saturday, January 26

    January 20, 2013

    Hundreds of Twin Cities families are expected to attend Twin Cities Habitat’s 2nd Annual Housing Empowerment Expo on Saturday, January 26 from 1pm-5pm. The event will be at Shiloh Temple International Ministries at 1201 West Broadway Avenue North in Minneapolis 55411. This Housing Empowerment Expo is a chance for people to learn about all the programs Habitat offers ... (more)

  • Housing advocates playing games at the Capitol

    January 12, 2013

    Why invest in housing? Lawmakers to play a game at the Capitol during a committee meeting to get answers What: The Housing Finance and Policy Committee will be playing Twin Cities Habitat’s “Return on Investment” game during their meeting on Monday, January 14. The game is similar to The Price is Right (but without Drew Carey). When: ... (more)

  • Minnesota’s 2,000th Habitat for Humanity Home

    December 17, 2012

    When: Dedication Event at 6pm Thursday, December 20, 2012 Where: 3317 Texas Avenue in St. Louis Park What: This special home dedication ceremony will include three families celebrating their new Habitat homes this holiday season. All three homes were sponsored and built by Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. The 3317 Texas Avenue home where this event ... (more)

  • Thrivent Financial commits $6.8M to Habitat for 2013

    December 17, 2012

    Twin Cities Habitat has been awarded $425,166 from Minneapolis-based Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to build and rehab five homes in 2013. The grant provides 50% of the cost of construction, and was given to Twin Cities Habitat by Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, a unique partnership between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity International. Nationwide ... (more)

  • Dedicating 2,000th Habitat for Humanity home in Minnesota

    December 17, 2012

    When: Dedication Event at 6pm Thursday, December 20, 2012 Where: 3317 Texas Avenue in St. Louis Park What: This special home dedication ceremony will include three families celebrating their new Habitat homes this holiday season. All three homes were sponsored and built by Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. The 3317 Texas Avenue home where this event ... (more)

  • Twin Cities Habitat becomes first nonprofit recognized with Yellow Ribbon for Veterans work

    November 12, 2012

    Accreditation event for Twin Cities Habitat on Tuesday, November 13 to include Governor Dayton and all-woman Veteran volunteer crew   Event Details: Tuesday, November 13th at 10AM at 585 Cook Avenue East in St. Paul (55130). As part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, a crew of women veteran volunteers will be building on a day ... (more)

  • Twin Cities Habitat celebrating World Habitat Day

    October 1, 2012

    World Habitat Day is Monday, October 1st The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October as World Habitat Day. This year the theme is: Many Homes, One Community. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity supporters are taking part in several events between now and Monday to mark this occasion. Media are invited and encouraged to ... (more)