On a chilly Thursday evening, Habitat supporters celebrated the warmth of friends, family, and a new chapter for Mohamed and his wife Mariam.

Circle of affirmation: people gathered in a circle sharing positive, feel good, supportive words. If you've never been in a circle of affirmation, it is one of the most gratifying experiences. And on Thursday, May 11th, Habitat Homeowner Nasra and her family celebrated their home dedication with one large, loving, circle of affirmation, leaving everyone in attendance smiling.  

On a beautiful April Saturday morning, the energy outside of the four townhomes was electric, as a crowd began to gather outside of four new Twin Cities Habitat townhomes in Hugo. There were Habitat homebuyers, families, friends, volunteers, sponsors, city officials, and Habitat staff, all coming together for one purpose: to celebrate four new Habitat homeowners.  

 “There is no better place to be!” said Karin O’Connor, longtime volunteer on the Twin Cities Habitat dedications committee. “Watching the homeowner families as we dedicate their houses, their excitement for their new homes - I am in awe that we all get to be a part of their dreams for the future.”

On Thursday night, Habitat supporters celebrated a family starting a new life in a beautiful home. This home dedication was filled with hugs, energized kids, and wonderful food.

Starting a new life in a new place is both exciting and nerve-wracking. And on Thursday night, Woynshet and her grandson were ready to take that step into homeownership—surrounded by those who support them!

The last Saturday in February was filled with sunshine, smiles, and support as Terfa and Bontu celebrated their new home in Saint Paul! The living room filled quickly with family members, friends, volunteers, and sponsors eager to congratulate the new homeowners. Terfa and Bontu could not contain their kids' excitement as they ran around embracing the space they would soon call home. 

On the most gorgeous Minnesota February Saturday in memory, families, neighbors, volunteers, and donors came together to dedicate two Habitat homes in Blaine. Kids were running with new friends to the playground next-door, adults were unloading trays of breads, vegetables, and stews on the table, and there was a lot of laughter as everyone gathered in the main room for the dedication ceremony. Win Curtiss, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Dedications Committee member, smiled around at everyone as he gave the welcome.

On January 19, we celebrated two Habitat families and their homes in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Gratitude and happiness go hand-in-hand. That’s a message you may hear a lot, and you may already be determined to bring it into your life. But how can you do that?