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Through Black Men Teach, Keon Finds a Home

As a young teacher, Keon didn’t think homeownership would be attainable anytime soon. He was sharing a small apartment with his partner, Sharianna. They were looking at a future of trying to keep up with rising rents, moving regularly, and wondering...

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A Place of Belonging: Emily's Homeownership Story

It’s not a coincidence that the two queer profiles we’re sharing this LGBTQ+ Pride Month mention “belonging.” It’s a fraught time to be part of the...

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What to Do When You’re Ready to Sell Your Habitat Home

Photo: Hamida and her family sold their Habitat home after 12 years of building warm memories together. Homeownership is a fundamental part of...

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The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Maintenance Guide

Minnesota summers arrive like a long-awaited friend—brief, beautiful, and demanding our full attention. For families across our state, this time of...

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Open Road Fund Helps Build Black Wealth

This blog was originally published in 2023, and was updated in June 2025. The Open Road Fund is open for applications from June 19 to July 25, 2025....

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The 2025 State Legislative Session Wrap-up

Political environments are rarely static, but this year’s legislative session felt particularly different. The House was split for the first time...

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Learning and Leading: Brenda's Volunteer Story

Brenda's support for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity may have started small, yet it's only grown as she's become more involved. It all began more...

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Announcing $1M in Grants to 16 Partner Housing Organizations

TCHFH Lending, Inc., the lending subsidiary of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, is pleased to announce a total of $1,000,000 in grants it has made...

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Pride, Belonging, and Refuge

Belonging and refuge are two solutions that come with a place to call home, and it is a promise that continually unfolds with Habitat for Humanity....

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Home Equity: The Key to Building Wealth With Your First Home

As exciting as the homebuying journey can be, many first-time homebuyers find themselves amid real estate lingo and jargon that they've never heard...

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