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Donna smiles as she stocks paint at ReStore.

ReStore is One Little Piece of the Goodness

For regular volunteer Donna, serving at ReStore in New Brighton provides three things she believes everyone craves: novelty, familiarity, and belonging. “There’s nothing more novel than the items that come into ReStore and the jobs we do. We have...

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Four AmeriCorps members posing with a birdhouse at a staff picnic.

Moving to Minnesota for AmeriCorps

Moving is always difficult, whether you're moving to a new city or moving across the country. Several of Twin Cities Habitat's AmeriCorps members...

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Volunteer organizing supplies.

5 Unique Volunteer Opportunities with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Did you know that Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity offers a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities beyond homebuilding?

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Architect's rendering of The Heights housing development on St. Paul's East Side

What the TIF?

The World of Tax Increment Financing—A Local Government Tool for Affordable Housing At Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, we’re always seeking new and...

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Three summer AmeriCorps members talking during a training

All About Summer AmeriCorps

Serving as a Summer AmeriCorps member for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has a variety of benefits that you might not be aware of. Much like the...

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August is Make-a-Will month. Get started now

August is National Make-a-Will Month

Guest blog by Laura Tanner, Director of Development August typically signifies the end of the summer and the beginning of a new school year—a shift...

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Back-to-college sale information with images of a lamp, couch, and desk.

ReStore Recap: Back to College Sale, ReStore Impacts, and More!

Whether you're ready for it or not, back-to-school season is right around the corner, which means it's time for another ReStore sale! Luckily finding...

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Woman arranging décor in a living room.

Four Staging Tips to Sell a Home

When it comes to selling your home, one of the most important things you can do is stage it properly.

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Different industrial plants with plumes of smoke and exhaust rising up.

Why You Should Care: Air Quality and Your Health

Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s...

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St. Paul Redlining Map

Breaking Down Systemic Inequality in Voting and Housing for Black Americans

For generations, state and local governments systematically denied Black Americans access to educational resources and opportunities. It happened...

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