90% of Habitat homeowners
feel better about their children's futures
deserves a foundation to build a future on and a place to call home
Home. It’s where children take their first steps and turn the pages of their first book. Homeownership is directly linked to healthier lives, continuing education, a viable workforce, and generational wealth.
Through this strategic plan, we’re responding to our community, expanding homeownership opportunities, and working to build forward together to create a community where every family has access to the transformational power of home.
Homeownership is unaffordable and out of reach for too many people in Twin Cities communities. Racial gaps are slow to close, as Black Minnesotans continue to face the steepest barriers to attaining and sustaining homeownership.
We recognize that we need to make our programs work better for Black families, and are building forward to do just that.
As an organization, we are building forward with intentionality – centering our work around those most historically impacted by housing discrimination, redlining, racial covenants, and systemic racial housing practices.
We know that when we improve how we serve families and those most impacted by housing discrimination, our organization will be better and do better as we build forward together.
feel better about their children's futures
have an adult family member who has returned to school
say they go to the doctor
less now
"I want my kids to grow up and know they can go anywhere in this world and they always have a home to return to. I feel like this is the beginning of that."
- LeAndra, Habitat Homeowner Since 2019
We're increasing homeownership production across the seven-county metro area through large-scale developments and innovative building strategies.
Key innovations:
Harrison Townhome Development
Partnering at The Heights Development
We are building forward with intention by centering our work around those most historically impacted by systemic housing practices - advancing Black homeownership.
Key innovation:
Advancing Black homeownership through the Special Purpose Credit Program
We're cultivating meaningful partnerships while building an inspiring organization where we can all thrive. We are balancing growth with financial and operational strength.
Key innovation:
Home Loan Impact Fund - celebrating 500 closings (Twin Cities Habitat and Bremer partnership)
"I’m so grateful and blessed that my happiest moments with my family occurred in the house that is capable of bringing all sorts of people together. A home that gives you love, comfort, and enjoyable, unforgettable memories that one, including myself, can only cherish."
- Sienna, Granddaughter of Habitat Homeowner Deborah
We are centering our work around serving more Black households to advance racial equity
We are creating more opportunities designed to stabilize and preserve homeownership in the Twin Cities 7-county metro area
We're raising $80 million to
support the community - so that all families have access to equitable homeownership
At Habitat we're excited to share the work that we are doing in community to achieve our strategic plan goals and objectives. Follow our work in action.
Year one: 2022
January
Launched 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
May
Renewed historic $125 million partnership for Home Loan Impact Fund with Bremer Bank
August
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity partners with the City of Lakes Community Land Trust to develop 17 townhomes in the Harrison neighborhood.
August
October
Launched Special Purpose Credit Program pilot to advance Black homeownership and support existing families in our pipeline
2023
January
Awarded $1 Million from Fannie Mae to develop regional approach to Advancing Black Homeownership
January
February
Welcomed six new board members to help guide this bold strategic plan
March
Hosted Town Hall to share progress on the Build Forward Together plan, including work to expand homeownership, advance racial equity, and engage the community to strengthen our foundation
March
April
Announced partnership at The Heights redevelopment, including creating up to 150 Habitat homeownership opportunities
May
Historic Minnesota Legislative session concludes, including $1 billion investment in housing
May
And beyond
May 2, 2023 by Aidan Kelly
The final section of the Supporter Town Hall, Engaging the Community, was presented by Habitat's Chief Program Officer...
Apr 26, 2023 by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to be a major project partner in The Heights, a $370 million redevelopment...
Mar 24, 2023 by Aidan Kelly
The second section of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's Supporter Town Hall covered our plans regarding advancing...