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Blake MacKenzie

Blake MacKenzie's journey with Habitat began in 2013, and in that time he's worked as a Development Assistant Intern, Advocacy Intern, Development Associate, and is now the Communications Specialist. Prior to Habitat, he graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead with majors in English Writing and Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and worked as a Community Organizer. He's an avid reader, makes a good risotto, and enjoys the great outdoors.

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Meet Robyn Bipes-Timm: VP of Loan Fund & Mortgage Lending, and President of TCHFH Lending, Inc.

Robyn Bipes-Timm has kept coming back to housing throughout her life. She’s the Vice President of Loan Fund and Mortgage Lending, as well as the President of TCHFH Lending, Inc., Twin Cities Habitat’s nonprofit mortgage lending company. And she was...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Hammond

Bob Hammond has been volunteering at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity since October. But his involvement with Habitat for Humanity goes back decades...

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Jan's mantra: "All I can do is the best I can do"

A gift After Jan Pederson retired as a social worker with Ramsey County, she did not slow down one bit. She was all about helping people. Among many...

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National Volunteer Week: Recognizing National Service Members

Our volunteers are not the only ones giving of their time and energy to serve Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s mission. This National Volunteer...

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How to Raise Your Voice for Housing: Sharon's Story

The first time that Sharon Mason went to the State Capitol to advocate with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, here’s how she felt: “I had...

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From Homelessness to Homeownership: Buffy's Habitat Story

“I was born in St. Louis, Missouri. I moved here in 1995. At that point, I found myself – for lack of a better word – homeless.” Buffy was in a tough...

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The Many Hands and Hearts that Build a Home: A Photo Journey

On March 29, Adanech dedicated her Habitat home surrounded by family, friends, and folks who volunteered during the construction of the home. Soon,...

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Hawaii, Hamilton, & Habitat: gala live auction preview

When you see the fabulous items at this year's Hard Hat & Black Tie gala live auction, it's OK if you can't stop yourself from waving your imaginary...

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Buying with Habitat on the open market: Kera's story

At 9:00 a.m. on a weekday in May, Kera saw the house pop up in her online search. She was immediately intrigued, and knew she had to act fast. By...

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Updates from our Neighborhood Revitalization program

For the past seven years, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has partnered with community organizationsto support residents' vision for their...

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