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Celebrating Women Build 2020 [VIDEO]

Guest blog by Shelby Schmidt, Senior Engagement Associate WOW, we made it! With 2020 behind us, it’s time to celebrate the incredible work of our...

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An Inspiring Conversation with Racial Justice Activists [VIDEO]

It was a conversation we'll never forget. Last week, at our Women of Habitat Hope Builders Fundraising Luncheon, civil rights icon Dr. Josie Johnson...

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Josie Duffy Rice, in a bright red sweater, smiling with her arms crossed.

Meet Josie Duffy Rice, Racial Justice Activist

After George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, protests against racism and police brutality swept the country. The Black Lives Matter...

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A close-up on Dr. Josie Johnson, in a purple shirt, black pinstripe jacket, and a blue, purple and yellow patterned infinity scarf, smiling in a crowd with her hands clasped.

Meet Dr. Josie Johnson, Minnesota Civil Rights Icon

For centuries, people of color in the United States have been intentionally and systematically blocked from accessing our country’s primary...

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Two pictures. Left: A close-up on Dr. Josie Johnson, in a purple shirt, black pinstripe jacket, and a blue, purple and yellow patterned infinity scarf, smiling in a crowd with her hands clasped. Right: Josie Duffy Rice, in a bright red sweater, smiling with her arms crossed. At the bottom is a light blue bar that includes white text that says

You're Invited to the Women of Habitat Virtual Hope Builders Luncheon

The Women of Habitat Hope Builders Fundraising Luncheon is virtual this year, and will surely be the most impactful event yet. Join us while we...

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Support Twin Cities Habitat's Women Build!

We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see our recent statements...

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Meet Our Women Build Committee

Guest blog by Michelle Gierke, Women Build Steering Committee Co-Chair The New Year means it is time for the Women Build Steering Committee (WBSC) to...

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Thank you to our Women Build Crew!

Guest Blog by CJ Fitzsimons, Women Build Steering Committee Member Hello Women Build Wonder Women, On September 9th, many of us from the Women Build...

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Building and Connecting

Guest blog written by Laurie, Holy Hammers and Women Build volunteer About Laurie I have lived in the Twin Cities all my life. I'm a facilitator,...

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Celebrating Women Build 2019

Guest blog written by Shelby Vraspier, Engagement Associate Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is extremely lucky to have our Women Builders on site...

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