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Randy (far right) working on site.

"I'm from a Family of Doers"—Randy's Volunteer Story

Randy, a retired pediatrician, has been volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat since 2010, but his journey to become a Regular Volunteer began many years earlier. "I'm from a family of doers and givers," explained Randy. "And that's made me into a...

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People at Krista's fundraising event.

Building Community Through Bingo: Krista's Habitat Journey

When Krista, a Twin Cities real estate agent, set out to find a nonprofit where she could make a meaningful impact, she knew it had to be a cause...

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Through Black Men Teach, Keon Finds a Home

As a young teacher, Keon didn’t think homeownership would be attainable anytime soon. He was sharing a small apartment with his partner, Sharianna....

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A Place of Belonging: Emily's Homeownership Story

It’s not a coincidence that the two queer profiles we’re sharing this LGBTQ+ Pride Month mention “belonging.” It’s a fraught time to be part of the...

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Family in their Habitat home.

What to Do When You’re Ready to Sell Your Habitat Home

Photo: Hamida and her family sold their Habitat home after 12 years of building warm memories together. Homeownership is a fundamental part of...

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Homeowner cleaning a gutter.

The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Maintenance Guide

Minnesota summers arrive like a long-awaited friend—brief, beautiful, and demanding our full attention. For families across our state, this time of...

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Open Road Fund Helps Build Black Wealth

This blog was originally published in 2023, and was updated in June 2025. The Open Road Fund is open for applications from June 19 to July 25, 2025....

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A big group of advocates in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda.

The 2025 State Legislative Session Wrap-up

Political environments are rarely static, but this year’s legislative session felt particularly different. The House was split for the first time...

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Brenda working on site.

Learning and Leading: Brenda's Volunteer Story

Brenda's support for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity may have started small, yet it's only grown as she's become more involved. It all began more...

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FHLB member impact fund

Announcing $1M in Grants to 16 Partner Housing Organizations

TCHFH Lending, Inc., the lending subsidiary of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, is pleased to announce a total of $1,000,000 in grants it has made...

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