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Volunteer Spotlight (3)

2021 Rainbow Build volunteers

Building Pride at Rainbow Build 2021

A few weeks ago, we had an amazing time in South St. Paul for Rainbow Build. Volunteers from US Bank, Andersen, and our volunteer community came...

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builder's circle members working together outside on a sunny day

Builder's Circle Donors Contribute Volunteer Time, Too

Guest blog by Adrienne Aarts, Leadership Giving Officer After taking a year off in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, Twin Cities Habitat for...

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Bryce at a build site.

Finding Community in Shared Faith and Skills

Guest blog by Bryce, Regular volunteer & Pax Christi Crew organizer I am a retired social worker from Hennepin County. One of my responsibilities...

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small group of smiling retirees volunteering outside wearing grey volunteer shirts.

Volunteering in Retirement: Stave Off Boredom, Live Longer, and Find Your New Purpose

Retirement is a time of celebration and relaxation. But for some, leaving work, friends, and the routine behind can be a double-edged sword. As AARP...

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Twin Cities Habitat homebuilding volunteer Dawn Puroway on a homebuild site in 2002 and on a video interview in 2021

The Feeling That's Kept Dawn Volunteering at Habitat for 20 Years [VIDEO]

Not a lot has changed about volunteering since Dawn first joined Habitat for Humanity – but you could say a lot has changed about Dawn.

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thank you judy murakami - retiring from volunteering after 25 years of service

Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Murakami

June 2021 Update: Judy Murakami celebrated her volunteer retirement this month after coordinating the Holy Hammers faith coalition for more than 25...

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Marilyn painting a doorframe.

Marilyn Shares How the Northwest Regulars Have Helped Her Learn and Grow

On Monday, April 5, Twin Cities Habitat celebrated the return of our regular crew volunteers! After a few months away due to COVID-19, everyone was...

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A collage image of many different volunteers at Twin Cities Habitat.

It's National Volunteer Recognition Week!

Guest blog by Brady Tongen, Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member Each year, nonprofits and communities celebrate service and recognize...

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The JCRC Reg Crew with their hands in the air.

The JCRC Regular Crew Brings Many Together in Service

As the coordinator of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) regular crew for Twin Cities Habitat, Mike Frisch has worked on a lot of homes....

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Barry Mason smiling in a hard hat and safety goggles.

'Third Act' Regular Crew Provides Activity and Purpose

Barry Mason has long been a dedicated volunteer at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. He and his wife, Sharon, first got involved with Habitat through...

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