Women Build 2012 North Minneapolis home week 3
matt haugen: 10:37 AM on June 25, 2012
At the end of the third week of building, the house and garage are taking shape. The site supervisor, Terra, reports that the second floor walls are...
Builder's Circle builds hope for area children
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 8:46 AM on June 22, 2012
It’s time for some celebration! Twin Cities Habitat’s Builder’s Circle* is marking a huge milestone in 2012 – a Fifth Anniversary! Over the past five...
Tenth Anniversary Entrepreneurs House under way in Minneapolis
In its tenth year, Entrepreneurs House is boasting contributions from nearly 40 companies over a 10 week period. The idea is that as small companies...
Women Build 2012 North Minneapolis home week 2
matt haugen: 11:01 AM on June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Despite the muddy and standing water conditions, work continued steadily Tuesday. Although no one complained about getting...
Travelers framing second floor of St. Paul Habitat home
As Week Two draws to a close, volunteers from Travelers are working hard to frame the home’s second floor. Since our last visit, the outside walls...
Home prices down, but affordable housing lacks in rental market
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 2:26 PM on June 18, 2012
In recent years, we’ve all seen property values drop, but that does not mean everyone can now afford a decent place to live. Currently, 76% of...
Home prices have dropped, but is housing really more affordable?
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 11:30 AM on June 18, 2012
In recent years, we’ve all seen property values drop, but that does not mean everyone can now afford a decent place to live. Currently, 76% of...
Women Build 2012 North Minneapolis home week 1
matt haugen: 10:46 AM on June 15, 2012
Work on Women Build’s 18 house since 1992 started the week of June 11 on the North Side of Minneapolis. The only words to describe the first week of...
CenterPoint Energy celebrating 20 years of supporting Habitat families
matt haugen: 9:35 AM on June 15, 2012
What: CenterPoint Energy volunteer crews will be helping build two homes the week of June 18-22. This is the 20th straight year that CenterPoint...