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Satisfaction You Can’t Buy—Owen’s Volunteer Story

Owen is pictured above, fourth from the right in the back row. When Owen, a commercial electrician by trade, retired in 2013, he knew he needed something to keep him busy. “I only have so many projects I can do at home,” he explained. He got...

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Terra and Rose on site.

Women in Construction: Staff Stories

Women's History Month may have been in March, but women make a difference all year long at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. By sharing their...

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The Heights Development: Empowering Sustainable Futures

While Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity works to create, preserve, and promote affordable housing in the metro area, we’re also one of the leaders in...

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Advancing Minnesota’s Ecosystem Through Pay Equity

This guest blog post by Tiffani Daniels is part two of a four-part blog series about our partnership with the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial...

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Theresa working on site.

AmeriCorps Alumni Spotlight: Theresa Hofeldt

In order to show our appreciation for our awesome AmeriCorps members, we talked to some AmeriCorps alumni to learn more about their service...

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Common Charitable Tax Deduction Questions

One of the benefits of making monetary or physical donations (besides the warm fuzzy feeling you get) is the ability to claim a tax deduction.

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The Path to Homeownership: Employment Requirements for a Mortgage

If you're beginning the journey of buying your first home, it is critical to have an understanding of employment requirements to be eligible for a...

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Greg standing in front of his black Chevy Cobalt

How We Turned Our Car Into a Home

After 10 years of faithful service, my husband Greg’s beloved car was nearing the end. A growing fuel leak prompted us to bring it into the shop,...

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Andersen Corporation Commits $1 Million to 2024 Carter Work Project

Andersen Corporation, a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity, has announced its commitment as the first Diamond Sponsor of the 2024 Jimmy &...

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Solar Incentives for Habitat Homeowners

Recent changes to utility rebates and tax incentives make now a great time for Habitat homeowners to explore going solar. The Low-Income Solar...

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