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matt haugen

Matt Haugen has been collecting and sharing the great stories of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as Communications Manager since 2010. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degree from Northwestern University before spending ten years writing for TV news in the Twin Cities. He’s passionate about convincing people when he’s right on things, and being educated about it when he’s not.

Habitat volunteer inspired to act from early life lessons

Lynne has been volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat through her job at UnitedHealth since 2008. Hear what inspires her to give her time.

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Volunteering tradition passed through three generations

For both the Routhes and the Riekes volunteering is a family tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Hal Routhe, age 85, began...

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Foreclosure Prevention Salvages American Dream

Joyce Johnson was living the American Dream. Married with three children and another child on the way, Joyce had a great job and was the proud...

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Couple personifies the “go-go” years of retirement

There are three stages of retirement. There’s the Go-Go, the Slow-Go, and the No-Go. You don’t know how you’re going to transition,” explained John...

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Pamela Olson feeding Habitat's work in many ways

Last summer, Pam installed insulation at the WomenBuild house with a group of women supporters. During Builder’s Circle week, she became the most...

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Twin Cities Habitat celebrating World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day is Monday, October 1st

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Carlson building Habitat homes and hope in Minneapolis

Minnetonka-based Carlson helps make the world a smaller, friendlier place through its global network of travel services, restaurants and hotels. But...

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Helping MN veterans secure safe, affordable homes

New outreach effort from Twin Cities Habitat begins with veterans repairing the home of an injured Iraq War hero for the National Day of Service on...

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Carlson employees helping build community in North Mpls

Media event for the kickoff of a new Habitat home – Monday, September 17

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Be a part of World Habitat Day - Monday, October 1

The need for safe, decent housing affects everyone in the world. That's why the United Nations in 1985 designated the first Monday in October as...

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