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2025

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AmeriCorps Cohort Supports Disaster Recovery

Guest blog written by AmeriCorps member Fran Zyla. This March, Twin Cities Habitat’s AmeriCorps cohort traveled to Asheville, NC, for their spring...

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Home Improvements Without the Stress: Understanding Capital Improvement Credits

You've been in your Habitat developed home for a few years now, and you're thinking about a big improvement—like finishing that basement, adding a...

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“You Get Back as Much as You Give”—Paul’s Volunteer Story

About 15 years ago, Paul was working as an orthopedic surgeon at Park Nicollet. When a group of coworkers invited him to attend a Twin Cities Habitat...

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Twin Cities Habitat Celebrates 40th Anniversary

This April marks Twin Cities Habitat’s 40th Anniversary as an affiliate! In the last 40 years, more than 2,000 Twin Cities families have achieved...

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Julie Spreads Joy with 10th Habitat Birthday Build

What do you do for your birthday? Do you have a big party? Do you have a special dinner with friends or family? Do you use it as an excuse to do...

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Two Habitat homeowners holding the keys to their new home.

How to Build a Practice Budget for Homeownership

For so many potential homeowners, the jump to homeownership feels like a major financial leap. Will your bank account survive those monthly payments?...

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Women of AmeriCorps Share Their Experience

AmeriCorps service members play a big part in the home-building success of Twin Cities Habitat. Each year, new cohorts sign up for 3- to 6-month...

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Live Auction Preview: Bid High to Build Forward!

The Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is just around the corner - Saturday, April 26, is nearly upon us! Get excited to bid on some incredible auction items...

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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 26, and...

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It's Time to Reform HOAs

Have you ever felt frustrated by issues with your Homeowners' Association (HOA)? Or, if you’re on the board of your HOA, have you had difficulties...

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