Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

The head of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity says her organization is responding to the foreclosure crisis by rehabbing existing buildings rather than focusing solely on new construction.

Thanks to everyone that helped make this year’s Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala the most successful fundraising event in Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity history. We were able to raise over $300,000 with over 500 people in attendance through corporate sponsorships, our live and silent auctions and generous donations from our supporters. The evening culminated with Gary Gardner and Gwen Leifeld accepting our 2008 Community Builder Award for their leadership in designing Habitat’s A Brush with Kindness Program. 

Susan and Kevin Gundrum have never seen themselves as different. After getting married in 1998, they bought their house in West Saint Paul and like any ordinary couple they balanced work, bills and home maintenance.

But Susan and Kevin aren't like every homeowner; they are both deaf. They never saw this as a hindrance; instead they worked even harder to succeed.  But when Kevin injured his arm and lost his job, paying bills and keeping up with home repairs became difficult.