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Blake MacKenzie

Blake MacKenzie's journey with Habitat began in 2013, and in that time he's worked as a Development Assistant Intern, Advocacy Intern, Development Associate, and is now the Communications Specialist. Prior to Habitat, he graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead with majors in English Writing and Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and worked as a Community Organizer. He's an avid reader, makes a good risotto, and enjoys the great outdoors.

Twin Cities Habitat Awarded funding for 22 AmeriCorps Positions

We are thrilled to announce that Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has received $247,108 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs. This investment...

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Meet Habitat's Data & Intake Specialist

Nicolas Mendler is excited to bring his expertise to the newly created Data and Intake Specialist role on the Homeowner Development team. His...

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Family Experiences the Good in the World on their Habitat Journey

Written in 2017, with a few updates in 2022. Kathy and David will never forget their first night in their Habitat home. It was the Tuesday before...

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Operation: Serve Teams Up with Habitat to Preserve Local Veteran's Home

Chester: an Army Veteran in need of some repair work so he could stay in his longtime home. Josh: a Senior Operations Manager at Allianz and co-chair...

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Twin Cities Habitat recognized with award from Minnetonka Schools

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity was presented with the Spinnaker Award on May 11 by Minnetonka Public Schools. The award is given annually to...

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Meet our Financial Coaches: Jessa

When Jessa’s friends and family would ask what she planned do with a degree in English, she answered that she’d love to work for a nonprofit like...

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AmeriCorps Members Get Things Done with Habitat

If you've ever volunteered with Twin Cities Habitat, you've likely worked with an AmeriCorps member on site. The work and impact of Twin Cities...

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Home is a Sanctuary

Every Wednesday for the last nine years, Sharlene and John Hensrud “unplug.” Their work as realtors keeps them busy on the weekends, but on...

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Volunteer Feature: Nick Engling

“I’ve always wanted to design buildings and focus on the built environment,” said Nick Engling. “I wasn't getting a lot of satisfaction with some of...

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Referral Partner Spotlight: Model Cities

“It’s not if you can buy a home, but when.” That’s what Linda White, Homeownership Advisor at Model Cities, tells the families she’s preparing for...

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