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The Importance of Local Elections and Why They Affect You

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is an advocate for encouraging democratic participation through voting. This year, many cities and towns are...

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State Legislators Hammer Out Differences at Red Blue Build

On August 3, eight state legislators from across the Twin Cities gathered to volunteer with Habitat for the second annual Red Blue Build.

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Advocacy Update from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Advocacy Update: State Legislative Wins for Homeownership

The Minnesota state legislature adjourned its special session on July 7, and Habitat is thrilled to see a number of our main priorities reflected in...

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Habitat Advocacy intern Alijha Rosado at a Habitat Build Site

Habitat's Impact on Me and My Time as an Advocacy Intern

Guest Blog by Alijhen Rosado, Advocacy Intern I had the pleasure of interning with the Policy and Advocacy team at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity...

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Homeowner Nevonne stands on the new deck of her home after receiving home repair help from A Brush with Kindness

Why Preserving Homeownership is a Racial Justice Issue

Guest Blog by Mike Robertson, A Brush with Kindness Program Manager

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My Habitat Virtual Hill Day Experience

Guest Blog by Kevin White

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Advocacy Update from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Advocacy Priority Deep Dive: Supporting the Challenge Program

Each year, Habitat supporters from across Minnesota come together to ask our state lawmakers to prioritize affordable homeownership at Habitat on the...

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A triplex home, one of the few built in Minneapolis since the zoning code was updated.

Minneapolis Zoning: Some Positives, but More Changes Needed

Racial equity and anti-racism are embedded in our mission, vision, and values. We strive to learn from our national and local history of racist...

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A group of housing advocates in front of the MN State Capitol, with a transparent box at the top with the Twin Cities Habitat logo and

Advocacy Update: State Legislative Session Progress

The Minnesota State Legislature kicked off its 2021 session on January 5. While many legislative meetings, committee hearings, and floor sessions are...

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Advocate for Affordable Homeownership at Virtual Hill Day

The Twin Cities Habitat Advocacy Team is excited to invite you to attend Virtual Hill Day in just a couple months! Since the onset of COVID-19 last...

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