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introducing seven new board members Anne Behrendt, Bill Gould, Bob Israel, Cole Miller, Ralph Pace, Michelle Robinson, and Eric Skalland

Welcome Aboard! Introducing Seven New Habitat Board Members

Originally published November 20, 2020. Updated to reflect additional new board members and a new Executive Committee. The Board of Directors at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomed Ralph Pace and Eric Skalland in February 2021, joining a...

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New Skills and Experiences Make for a Meaningful AmeriCorps Experience

Guest blog by Avery Pelletier, Construction Volunteer Facilitator and AmeriCorps Service Member

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Virtual International Women Build Week 2021

Guest blog by Shelby Schmidt, Senior Engagement Associate Monday marks the kick-off of Habitat for Humanity’s International Women Build Week! This...

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Advocate for Affordable Homeownership at Virtual Hill Day

The Twin Cities Habitat Advocacy Team is excited to invite you to attend Virtual Hill Day in just a couple months! Since the onset of COVID-19 last...

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The JCRC Regular Crew Brings Many Together in Service

As the coordinator of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) regular crew for Twin Cities Habitat, Mike Frisch has worked on a lot of homes....

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ReStore Recap: Your Questions, Answered!

If you have questions about the ReStore, take a look at this Recap, since we'll be answering a lot of them! You'll also find a couple of fun projects...

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When can a home be considered affordable?

Across the housing industry, and within our own homeownership program, the rule of 30% has long been the standard in determining whether or not a...

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Virtual Advocacy Meeting

Advocacy Update: Prioritizing Homeownership at the Federal Level

Each year, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity heads to Washington, DC for Habitat on the Hill, a federal advocacy conference hosted by Habitat...

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6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score Before Your First Home Mortgage

Whether you’re actively searching or simply thinking about starting to look for a home, you can put this time to good use by trying to improve your...

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The back of Amber's house, featuring the back stairs and porch.

A Brush With Kindness Can Ease a Burden During a Difficult Time

Amber and her children moved into their house in 2006. Her home was wonderful, but over time certain repairs came to be too much for her to handle...

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