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National Volunteer Week Kick-Off 2020

Guest blog by Meg Blyler, Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! Today through April 24 we celebrate amazing volunteers, not just at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, but across the country....

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Renting and Homeownership During COVID-19 – What You Should Know

Beyond all else, our highest priority is the health and safety of our entire Twin Cities Habitat community — staff, clients, volunteers, supporters,...

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What the Coronavirus Stimulus Check Means for You

You may have heard about a stimulus package passed by Congress to help the American people during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Among...

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Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is going Virtual!

Hard Hat & Black Tie is going virtual on Saturday, May 2! In these uncertain times, the safety and health of our Habitat community is our top...

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My Alternative Service Experience at The Food Group

At Habitat, most AmeriCorps members hold the position of Construction Volunteer Facilitator. However, due to COVID-19, all construction sites are...

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Juanita's Family Weathers COVID-19 in their Habitat Home

“It shouldn’t take a crisis to show how important housing is.” -Juanita, Habitat homeowner since 1995 In 1995, Juanita, Jacques, and their family...

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Stepping back from Global Village builds—for now

Guest blog by Noah Keller, Lead Project Manager and Global Engagement Manager Given the amazing team members, the anticipation, and the certainty...

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Habitat CEO: For some, "shelter in place" is a different kind of crisis

On March 25, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a "stay at home" order from March 27 - April 10 (read more on the Governor's COVID-19 Page). In...

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Urging State Leaders to Prioritize Homeowners in COVID-19 Response

Press Release submitted March 24, 2020. Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Minnesota Homeownership Center, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity have...

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How You Can Help Habitat Right Now

I don't normally share a message like this one. But these are unprecedented times. The Coronavirus outbreak is already hurting Habitat's clients....

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