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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.

Habitat for Humanity fourplex house

Habitat's AmeriCorps Fourplex Turned into Housing for LGBTQ+ Youth

In the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis stands an unassuming blue three-story building that is beloved by hundreds of former Twin Cities Habitat AmeriCorps members. Affectionately called “The Fourplex,” this was where about a dozen AmeriCorps...

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Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala attendees posing with props

Hard Hat & Black Tie FAQs

Are you ready for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's first in-person Gala in two years?! Our Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is coming up on Saturday,...

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We're so glad to see an organization we trust was doing something for Ukraine

Twin Cities Habitat Supports Ukrainian Refugees

On Thursday, March 10, we put a call out to support Habitat's emergency Ukraine response. In less than five days, donors rallied together to raise...

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Kathleen and Kyle with confetti at their wedding.

From volunteers to newlyweds: a Habitat love story

This blog was originally published in 2018. We're re-sharing it for Valentine's Day with an update from Kathleen and Kyle. Read to the end to see how...

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Deborah's family

20+ Years of Warmth and Love in Deborah's Habitat Home

Deborah has fond memories of her childhood. Her mom was a natural host, and her home was always filled with people. Friends, family, neighbors—anyone...

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Top 6 Habitat New Year's Resolutions

Start Your Year Right with these 6 Habitat Resolutions

2022 is in full swing, and if you're the type of person who likes to have some New Year's Resolutions, we've got some great ideas for your...

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Father with his smiling son.

Ideas to Bring the Family Together over the Holidays

During the holiday season, do you look forward to or dread the family table conversations? If you fall into the latter category (even if you don't),...

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Deborah in her Habitat home in front of a wall with lots of photos

What We're Grateful For

This year, like the year before it, has been incredibly challenging for most of us. That's why it's wonderful to have traditions like Thanksgiving...

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Habitat homeowner Deborah and her family in a big group hug.

Your Guide to Simple, Successful Fundraising

You probably see them whenever you log into Facebook: fundraisers. You see your friends raising money for their favorite causes on their birthday, to...

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Carla holding her final home payment check.

Habitat Homeowner Celebrates Paying Off Her Mortgage

At Habitat, we often say that receiving the keys to your new home is the exciting beginning of your homeownership journey. But an equally important...

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