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ReStore Recap: Giving Back, DIY Firepits, and More

Looking for creative ways to get ready for the warm weather that is coming our way? This edition of the Restore Recap has plenty of ideas, including a demonstration by Jan Hagerman of building a firepit, and the winners of our latest ReStore DIY...

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Nine Local Leaders Join Board of Directors at Twin Cities Habitat

The Board of Directors at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomes nine new board members this week. The new cohort joins as the organization...

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Get to Know Jenny Sanford, Homeowner Engagement Manager

Meet Jenny Sanford, Twin Cities Habitat’s new Homeowner Engagement Manager! Jenny's role is to help current Habitat homeowners stay connected to our...

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Breaking the Bank: Unpacking Financial Trauma in the Black Community

Guest blog by Pearll Warren, Financial Coaching Manager In a world where money talks, financial trauma in the Black community often shouts the...

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Tips for Realtors®: What to Do When You See a Habitat Home on MLS

Guest blog by Jen LaCroix, Open Market Lending Manager, TCHFH Lending, Inc

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Habitat's Legislative Priorities for 2024

Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session starts on February 12, and Twin Cities Habitat is ready to dive in to advocate for affordable homeownership....

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Examining Minnesota's Current Homeownership Gap

A January 2024 article by NPR reported on a study that found housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters. When we focus on...

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If I Can Do It, You Can Too: James' Story

“Shh…can you hear that peace?” Sitting in James Hargon’s home, you can’t tell it’s in the middle of Minneapolis. It’s quiet. The space is bright and...

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Answering the Call to Build Community

"Habitat needs to show up differently in community." That’s what Shereese Turner said when she joined Twin Cities Habitat to lead Programs & Services...

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Jan Hagerman painting a wooden drawer.

ReStore Recap: Get Your (Indoor) DIY On!

How have you been spending your first month of 2024 so far? If you're looking for fresh new DIY ideas to get started on those resolutions, look no...

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