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matt haugen

Matt Haugen has been collecting and sharing the great stories of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as Communications Manager since 2010. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degree from Northwestern University before spending ten years writing for TV news in the Twin Cities. He’s passionate about convincing people when he’s right on things, and being educated about it when he’s not.

Sammy McDowell and Tyler Kraft, General Manager of Republic Services.

Sustainably Building Community: Partners Wanted

How do we build wealth in communities we haven’t invested in for generations? “It’s got to be sustainable,” says Sammy, the namesake of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis. “We shouldn’t have to be doing food drives on an...

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Partnering to Support North Minneapolis Businesses

Small business owners can be the lifeblood of a community, but 2020 was particularly challenging for this group. That’s why Twin Cities Habitat is...

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CEOs help build Habitat homes in St. Paul

The importance of addressing our housing affordability crisis is driven home each year when so many corporate leaders volunteer to be part of Twin...

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A two-story Habitat duplex with white siding and brown trim, next to several other houses.

Race and Housing Series: Fair Housing Act Part 2 (2016-2020)

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has a core value of Equity and Inclusion which states: “We promote racial equity and strive to increase diversity,...

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Race and Housing Series: Fair Housing Act Part 1 (1968-2015)

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has a core value of Equity and Inclusion which states: “We promote racial equity and strive to increase diversity,...

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Race and Housing Series: Mortgage Interest Deduction

We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see our recent statements...

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Ken hammering nails on a roof, in blue jeans, a blue jacket, red hoodie, and a black baseball cap.

Living faith as a volunteer

Ken Tate came back from the Korean War with memories that have lasted a lifetime. He was told “don’t worry, you’ll never see combat.” His first job...

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Race and Housing Series: the GI Bill

Twin Cities Habitat has a core value of Equity and Inclusion which states: “We promote racial equity and strive to increase diversity, inclusion, and...

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Twin Cities Habitat Partners with Family Housing Fund on Accessory Dwelling Units

Twin Cities Habitat is excited to announce a new partnership with Family Housing Fund to research and develop a new strategy to address our housing...

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Allina Health and Twin Cities Habitat team up to support homeowners aging in place

St. Paul, MN – Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and Allina Health have launched a partnership to support older low-income homeowners who wish to stay...

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