Entrepreneurs House

Twin Cities Entrepreneurs House is a community service project where mid-tier companies make a big difference. With 40 or 50 businesses joining together, we can build a whole Habitat house for a family—and for a lasting social contribution.

The Entrepreneurs House project has been a growing success since 2003. The generosity and dedication of the people of Minnesota to issues of affordable housing is one reason the Twin Cities is a leader in business, culture, and quality of life in general.

• Project Details

  An all-volunteer steering committee of Twin Cities entrepreneurial leaders recruits companies, raises funds, and schedules volunteers.

• Volunteer

  We involve 600+ employees from an average of 50 companies and aim to raise $200,000 each year. Volunteering companies bring a team to work on the house for one full day (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).

• History

  The Entrepreneurs House project has been a growing success since 2003.  That first year, we started with 125 volunteers who committed to 10 days. Since then, involvement has increased five-fold, as more and more companies have blended their financial support and volunteer labor to build one Entrepreneurs House each year.

  After more than two decades after Entrepreneurs House laid its foundation in the Twin Cities, its supporters have raised nearly $2 million to support local affordable housing.

Currently, one out of four Minnesotans spends more than 30% of their income on housing, leaving less for healthy food, school supplies, and savings. These housing challenges disproportionately impact families of color. While Minnesota has one of the highest homeownership rates in the country, it also has one of the widest racial homeownership gaps: 3 in 4 White households own homes compared to 1 in 4 Black households.

We're committed to building the quality of life, health, and economic prosperity of the seven-county metro region by producing, preserving, and advocating for affordable homeownership—and advancing racial equity in housing—because homes and families are the foundation of successful communities.

• The Families

  More than 1,500 families have become homeowners through Twin Cities Habitat since 1985.

  And from July 2022 to June 2023:

  • 511 families partnered with Habitat's programs
  • 296 households partnered with Habitat's homeownership program
  • 173 households were introduced to the homeownership program
  • 104 household bought homes with Habitat
  • 71 households achieved mortgage readiness from financial coaching
  • 28 Habitat homeowners paid off their mortgages

• The Homes

  • Habitat homes include single-family homes, twin homes, and multiple-family homes.

  • Learn about our latest major developments, including the Harrison Townhomes in north Minneapolis and The Heights in East St. Paul.

  • Read more about the new building model at Harrison Townhomes.

• The Volunteers

  From June 2022 to July 2023...

  • 9,724 volunteers gave their time at build sites, on home repair projects, at ReStore, in advocacy, and more.
  • Volunteers served 133,555 hours.

• The Donors

  From July 2022 to June 2023...

  • 232 businesses gave financial support.
  • 8,641 donors gave almost $16 million.
  • 199 Legacy Circle members included Habitat in their wills.
  • 1,890 new donors made a gift for the first time.