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State Legislators Hammer Out Differences at Red Blue Build

On August 3, eight state legislators from across the Twin Cities gathered to volunteer with Habitat for the second annual Red Blue Build.

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Escrow shortage grant for COVID Impact Relief Deferral participants

Guest blog by Jesse Lindsey, Homeownership Preservation Assistant With great pleasure, TCHFH Lending, Inc. is pleased to announce the Escrow Shortage...

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Builder's Circle Donors Contribute Volunteer Time, Too

Guest blog by Adrienne Aarts, Leadership Giving Officer After taking a year off in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, Twin Cities Habitat for...

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Foreclosure Counseling and Mortgage Assistance for Hennepin County Homeowners

Guest blog by Jesse Lindsey, Homeownership Preservation Assistant Last week, Hennepin County launched the Hennepin County Homeownership Preservation...

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Bryce at a build site.

Finding Community in Shared Faith and Skills

Guest blog by Bryce, Regular volunteer & Pax Christi Crew organizer I am a retired social worker from Hennepin County. One of my responsibilities...

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A blue house with a new railing in the front.

A Brush with Kindness Hits a Big Milestone

Guest Blog by Mike Robertson, A Brush with Kindness Program Manager We're celebrating a big milestone with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's A Brush...

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Youth Leaders at a build site.

School-Year (& Beyond) Opportunities!

Guest blog by Molly Boland, Engagement Associate Since the fall of 2020, Twin Cities Habitat has conducted remote meetings and panel discussions with...

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Volunteering in Retirement: Stave Off Boredom, Live Longer, and Find Your New Purpose

Retirement is a time of celebration and relaxation. But for some, leaving work, friends, and the routine behind can be a double-edged sword. As AARP...

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Pam Johnson and her niece Gracia stand with medals they received from running in the 2019 Twin Cities Marathon

Running for Home

Guest Blog by Pam Johnson and Blake MacKenzie It takes a lot of motivation and dedication to be a runner—especially when you want to run a marathon...

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housing assistance during the pandemic.

Habitat’s Support of MN's Coronavirus Housing Assistance Program

The pandemic reminded us all of the importance of home. It’s where we spent all our time and the one place where we could feel safe. But keeping up...

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