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Federal Advocacy in 2026: Takeaways from Habitat on the Hill D.C.

Guest blog by Eva Goldfarb, Government Affairs Coordinator, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Last month, the Government Affairs team at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity travelled to Washington, D.C. for our annual Habitat on the Hill gathering. We...

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Bud's Bunch in 2005: Ten men, five standing and five sitting, at a construction site

Bud’s Old House Gets a Second Chance

When Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity launched a new program in Roseville, surprising links to beloved volunteer Elmer “Bud” Helmen emerged.

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Local Leaders Join Board of Directors at TCHFH Lending, Inc.

TCHFH Lending Inc., a nonprofit subsidiary of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, welcomes new board members and new leadership on the executive...

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Local Leaders Join Board of Directors at Twin Cities Habitat

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors, and new leadership on the executive committee. The new leaders...

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Women Build volunteers on site.

Women Build Recap: 2025 Season in Review

Thanks to support from hundreds of volunteers, donors, and leaders, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program had another inspirational...

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Many Ways to Support the Mission: A Message from Board Chair Tony Barranco

Tony Barranco is Chair of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. We're immensely grateful for his leadership, enthusiasm, and...

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How to Build Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Renting and owning a home are very different. When you rent an apartment or home, your rent becomes profit for the owners. You never gain more value...

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2025 City Budgets: Affordable Housing and Homeownership Stabilization

New Budgets and New Faces in Twin Cities Government As we wrapped up 2025, Minneapolis and St. Paul both passed their annual budgets for the upcoming...

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First-Time Homebuyer Glossary: Essential Terms You Need to Know

Key Takeaways " Buying your first home means learning a new vocabulary. This glossary defines essential homebuying terms in plain language—from legal...

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Volunteer as a Winter Warrior and Warm Your Heart

Calling all Minnesotans! Now that the weather is colder and the days are shorter, do you find yourself looking for activities to fill the time?...

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