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Habitat volunteer using an electric saw.

Renovation vs. New Construction: How Habitat Volunteers Serve the Twin Cities

Key Takeaways " \n \n Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity decides between renovating a home or constructing a new one based on funding, land availability, and production balance \n \n \n Some funding sources are designated specifically for renovation...

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Third Act Regular Crew on site.

What's New with Regular Crews?

Pictured above: Third Act Regular Crew. Guest blog by Emma Figura, Volunteer Program Manager and Regular Crew Coordinator

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Twin Cities Habitat staff and supporters in Dominican Republic.

Stories from the Field: Inside Global Village 2026

Noah Keller, Twin Cities Habitat Global Engagement Program Manager, shares insights from the 2026 Global Village season. In addition to deep local...

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AmeriCorps team in front of the Bean in Chicago.

AmeriCorps Members Give Back During Spring Service Trip

Guest blog by Nick Marshall, AmeriCorps Member Last month, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps members traveled to Chicago for our spring...

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homeowners insurance

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Home Insurance

If your homeowners insurance bill has gone up lately, you're not alone. Rates have been climbing, and it's easy to feel stuck. You have options,...

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Craig (left) and his father, Bob (right), in a Habitat home they are helping build.

Father-Son Volunteers Bob and Craig Work Together

Pictured above: Bob (right) and his son Craig (left) For father-son duo Bob and Craig Wageman, volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is...

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Two Habitat homeowners holding the keys to their new home.

How to Build a Practice Budget for Homeownership

Key Takeaways " Buying a home comes with new financial responsibilities, but thoughtful planning can help you feel more confident and prepared. These...

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Live Auction Preview: Bid High and #KeepBuilding!

The Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is just around the corner: Saturday, April 25, is nearly upon us! Get excited to bid on some incredible auction items...

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Gala photo booth

Get All the Details You Need for the Gala!

Are you ready for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's biggest party of the year? Our Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is coming up on Saturday, April 25, and...

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Minnesota State Capitol building.

Navigating Minnesota's 2026 Legislative Session

The 2026 Minnesota state legislative session started in February, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Government Affairs team has been working...

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