Costa Rica March 2012: The "Family" Experience
The day started out with a small group that meets every morning to greet the most incredible sunrise that God offers.
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Costa Rica March 2012: Happy Surprises.
Today was one pleasant surprise after another. The first happened on our bus ride: one of our team members read an American-Indian prayer. It hit...
Costa Rica March 2012: The Song We'll Never Forget.
Whenever I really like something, I usually talk it up to a friend and then, somehow, some way, when I introduce them to it, they aren't as thrilled...
Powerful week for affordable housing begins with Senate hearing
Affordable housing lobbyists are giddy. One Minnesota Senator has remarked, “Housing issues are HOT this year. I’m hearing a lot about it.” Another...
Costa Rica March 2012: Let the Construction Begin!
Our team was itching to get started today! After two days of travel, orientation, leisure, team building and huge meals, we couldn’t wait to begin...
Twin Cities Gala provides fun, promotes mission
One of the things that gets a lot of buzz around Habitat every spring is our Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala. Right about now is when preparations really...
Twin Cities Habitat volunteers heading to Costa Rica
matt haugen: 3:15 PM on March 11, 2012
An intergenerational group of volunteers from the Twin Cities will build Habitat homes in La Cruz Costa Rica between March 10-19. Twin Cities Habitat...
Costa Rica March 2012: Turn off, tune in, help build
matt haugen: 3:05 PM on March 11, 2012
While shooting the breeze with another Global Village team member in the the terminal before departing, we agreed that we couldn't wait to turn our...
Family stories drive Brush with Kindness
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 4:31 PM on March 5, 2012
The history a homeowner has with family, friends and neighbors is the foundation of understanding and communicating the partnership we have through A...
Unique dedications are Habitat celebrations
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 12:00 PM on March 1, 2012
Almost every month, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity hosts home dedication celebrations. But what is a dedication, really? I think the best answer is...