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Transforming a Historic Home: Behind the Scenes of a Habitat Rehab

Guest blog by David Herro, Site Supervisor Those of us who had the opportunity to help rehab a home in Minneapolis recently saw just how different that property was compared to what you might think of as a typical Habitat home. Built in 1903, this...

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Faith in Action: Meet the Partners of Pope Leo Village

What does it look like to put faith into action? For a growing number of Twin Cities schools, churches, and community organizations, it means rolling...

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Help Us Keep Building: Give to the Max 2026

The need for affordable housing isn't slowing down, and neither are we. Across the Twin Cities, the dream of homeownership continues to be difficult...

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Twin Cities Falls Short of Housing Goals: Here's How Habitat is Helping

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis paints a concerning picture of housing affordability in the Twin Cities. But amid the...

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Group of volunteers at Global Village Gone Local day.

Building Community Near and Far: Updates  from Global Village

Noah Keller, Twin Cities Habitat Global Engagement Program Manager, shares updates from Global Village at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. In...

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How to Engage with Candidates Before Election Day

Election day is less than one month away on Tuesday, November 3. There are a ton of seats on the ballot this year, and it can be overwhelming to...

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Do I Have to Make a Down Payment to Get My First Home Loan?

Buying your first home is an exciting chapter in your life. But for many people, the down payment gets in the way. It can even deter people from...

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Celebrating Progress at The Heights

It has been two incredible years since Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity officially broke ground at The Heights during the historic 2024 Carter Work...

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Build Forward Together Campaign Delivers Transformational Impact

Twin Cities Habitat recently completed our bold, four-year Build Forward Together campaign, which was the largest fundraising initiative in our...

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Fairview volunteer group photo.

The Prescription is Home: Housing as Healthcare

If you walked into a doctor's office with a chronic cough, you may receive a prescription for medicine. But what if the real culprit was the mold in...

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