Building Community Blog

The Best Volunteering Opportunities from Kids to Retirees, and Everyone in between

Posted at 11:00 AM on October 18, 2021

We put a hold on most volunteering over the last year due to COVID-19 but we're back in action with safety precautions in place!...

School-Year (& Beyond) Opportunities!

Posted at 9:00 AM on August 6, 2021

Guest blog by Molly Boland, Engagement Associate

Since the fall of 2020, Twin Cities Habitat has conducted remote meetings and...

Habitat Homeowner and Daughter Turn to the Arts to Combat Bullying

Posted at 10:00 AM on October 23, 2019

Back in 2013, Delilah bought a house with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. By becoming a homeowner, Delilah hoped to provide a...

Families volunteer together for Age in Place Chore Services projects

Posted at 9:45 AM on December 4, 2017

The weekend before Thanksgiving, thousands of families nationwide participated in Family Volunteer Day, completing volunteer...

Blake School students build boxes & community

Posted at 11:43 AM on October 27, 2017

Guest blog by Julia Brauchle, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity staff 

What do you get when you put 350 students in a gym with...

State Farm Younger Youth Grant

Posted at 10:39 AM on June 27, 2017

State Farm is a consistent sponsor of Habitat for Humanity’s youth programs, regularly supporting Campus Chapters and engaging...

U of M Students have fun raising funds for Habitat at 60K Day

Posted at 8:57 AM on April 21, 2017

By Julia Brauchle, Twin Cities Habitat staff 

Amid coffee, pizza, a Velcro wall, live music, and giveaways from local businesses,...

Prior Lake Elementary School Students Step Up for Service

Posted at 9:33 AM on March 16, 2017

Guest Blog by Julia Brauchle, Twin Cities Habitat Staff Member 

Last September, Patrick Glynn, Principal of Grainwood Elementary...

Local Campus Chapters Support Habitat's Work

Posted at 3:09 PM on September 23, 2016

Guest blog by Julia Brauchle, Twin Cities Habitat Staff 

Campus Chapters

School is back in session and that means Habitat for...

Multiple Generations Learn the Importance of a Stable Home

Posted at 11:00 AM on August 30, 2016

Guest Blog by Julia Brauchle, Twin Cities Habitat Staff 

Gustavus Adolphus Church in St. Paul has been partnering with Twin...