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2021 Rainbow Build volunteers

Building Pride at Rainbow Build 2021

A few weeks ago, we had an amazing time in South St. Paul for Rainbow Build. Volunteers from US Bank, Andersen, and our volunteer community came together to raise awareness for issues involving affordable housing in the LGBTQ* community.

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Sofiya’s Story of Strength and Resilience through Tragedy

A tragedy left Sofiya devastated. She found hope in her Habitat home. This is her story. (Content warning: death of a child.) When 20-year-old Sofiya...

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State legislators and Habitat staff holding a sign that says Red Blue Build.

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 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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