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A Place of Belonging: Emily's Homeownership Story

It’s not a coincidence that the two queer profiles we’re sharing this LGBTQ+ Pride Month mention “belonging.” It’s a fraught time to be part of the LGBTQ+ community; the need to feel safe and like we belong has never been more important. Emily...

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Family in their Habitat home.

What to Do When You’re Ready to Sell Your Habitat Home

Photo: Hamida and her family sold their Habitat home after 12 years of building warm memories together. Homeownership is a fundamental part of...

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Homeowner cleaning a gutter.

The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Maintenance Guide

Minnesota summers arrive like a long-awaited friend—brief, beautiful, and demanding our full attention. For families across our state, this time of...

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Open Road Fund Helps Build Black Wealth

This blog was originally published in 2023, and was updated in June 2025. The Open Road Fund is open for applications from June 19 to July 25, 2025....

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A big group of advocates in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda.

The 2025 State Legislative Session Wrap-up

Political environments are rarely static, but this year’s legislative session felt particularly different. The House was split for the first time...

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Brenda working on site.

Learning and Leading: Brenda's Volunteer Story

Brenda's support for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity may have started small, yet it's only grown as she's become more involved. It all began more...

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Pride, Belonging, and Refuge

Belonging and refuge are two solutions that come with a place to call home, and it is a promise that continually unfolds with Habitat for Humanity....

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Homeowner couple smiling at each other on a couch.

Home Equity: The Key to Building Wealth With Your First Home

As exciting as the homebuying journey can be, many first-time homebuyers find themselves amid real estate lingo and jargon that they've never heard...

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The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Energy Guide

Minnesota summers are precious but demanding. We cherish those brief warm months, but they bring unique challenges for homeowners: intense humidity...

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A group of Habitat for Humanity advocates at the State Capitol

Hamza Mahamud Reflects on His Capitol Pathways Internship

Guest Blog by Hamza Mahamud, Twin Cities Habitat's Capitol Pathways Intern for 2025 Capitol Pathways provides access to policymaking and public...

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