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Emily Kirkevold

Emily Kirkevold is the Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Prior to joining Habitat, Emily studied Political Science, International Studies, and Hispanic Studies at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She has previously worked in various positions within the Minnesota State Senate. Emily is a constant traveler and music lover, who believes in always enjoying the moment.

Architect's rendering of The Heights housing development on St. Paul's East Side

What the TIF?

The World of Tax Increment Financing—A Local Government Tool for Affordable Housing At Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, we’re always seeking new and diverse ways to fund the ever-growing cost of homebuilding. One of the new opportunities we’re...

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How Advocacy Can Advance Racial Equity in Housing

Co-written by Emily Kirkevold and Muluk Eltag, Policy & Advocacy Coordinators The Twin Cities' housing shortage has caused rising housing prices and...

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Twin Cities Habitat staff stand in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

Twin Cities Habitat Takes on Washington D.C.!

Every year, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity joins affiliates from across the country to advocate for affordable homeownership. This year marked the...

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Advocacy Update: 2023 City Budgets

The end of the year means many things, but a forgotten part is the passage of our city budgets for the new year! Every December, the cities of...

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Advocacy Update: Twin Cities Habitat's Local Priorities

In addition to advocating at the federal and state levels, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity works to advocate for our affordable homeownership...

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Vote to make the #CostOfHome affordable

How You Can Be Prepared to Vote Today!

Do you feel prepared to vote in the 2022 midterm elections? For the average voter, Election Day on November 8 may feel too far off to think about...

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Voting and Affordable Housing

It seems like every year is an election year. While elections are an important part of our democratic process, the campaigns leading up to elections...

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Counties and Affordable Housing 101

The efforts to invest in affordable housing are supported throughout many of our government institutions, and our county governments are no...

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Habitat advocates gather at the State Capitol

Advocacy and Bringing Legislative Change - Virtual Hill Day 2022

With the 2022 Legislative Session halfway over, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Virtual Hill Day! With so much to...

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American Rescue Plan and Affordable Housing

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was first passed by the federal government on March 11, 2021 to bring economic aid caused by the COVID-19...

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