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Habitat for Humanity supporters make Hard Hat Gala huge success

Once again, our supporters have shown just how much they care about the mission of eliminating poverty housing in the Twin Cities and helping families build for the future. On April 20 at the St. Paul RiverCentre, more than 920 people came together...

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Sending a BIG "Thank You!" to all Habitat Volunteers this week

If you haven’t already heard, this week is National Volunteer Week. It’s a time to recognize the hard work and dedication of individuals willing to...

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The ReFreshed ReStore

The ReStore has undergone metamorphoses. Once a gangly caterpillar of unorganized doors, miscellaneous fixtures, and a poorly placed front desk, the...

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Bringing a World of Hope to Those Who Served

It’s hard to find a better example of “hero” than Sgt. Brian Neill. In 2007, Sgt. Neill, a twenty-year National Guard member, deployed to Camp Tallil...

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A Day in the Life of an ABWK AmeriCorps Member

Sometimes the worst days can actually turn out to be the best days, and today was one of those days. It all started when I put our unmarked white van...

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A Brush with Kindness in Costa Rica

After breakfast each morning we have devotions before leaving for the worksite. On one particular morning a volunteer ended his devotion with a...

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A New Start

I am awestruck at the beauty I see during Global Village trips. This trip is no exception. We opened our day today with two very special readings...

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Developing a Rhythm

Our second building day has come to a close and our group of twenty-two is beginning to develop a nice rhythm, learning a little more about one...

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Waking Up in Costa Rica

I have never quite understood why we find such humor in seeing other people fall asleep in public. Today confirmed that this phenomenon is replicated...

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ReStore Getting a ReFresh

If you've ever shopped or volunteered at the Twin Cities Habitat ReStore, you may remember seeing this right when you walked in the door:

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