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A collage of images: Beer barrels, a woman with a fresh-baked loaf of bread, a hotel with a pond and waterfall, a four-wheeler, two members of the Minnesota Wild with Habitat CEO Chris Coleman, and a field of corn.

It's Showtime! Our Virtual Auction is Open

Our virtual Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is around the corner. We can't wait to celebrate with you on this Saturday, May 2. But don't wait until then—the auction is open now for bidding!

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A blue Habitat home sitting on a small hill.

Buying a Home During COVID-19 – What You Should Know

With stay-at-home orders in place and changing business practices, many Minnesotans have questions about what buying a home looks like during...

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A group at the 2019 Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala, wearing a variety of construction-related costumes.

Answers to your Questions about our Virtual Gala

Are you ready to create homes from the comfort of yours? Our (virtual) Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is coming up on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.!

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Two HHBT attendees in safety vests, holding an extended tape measure.

Hard Hat & Black Tie Virtual Gala is Almost Here!

Join us online on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. for the first-ever virtual Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala. It’ll be the best virtual party you attend all...

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Volunteers planting during Jordan Week of Kindness.

Our lives have changed, but your support is unwavering

Guest Blog by Julia Schafer, Engagement Associate Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! At Twin Cities Habitat, we know that our volunteers are...

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A group of volunteers standing on a porch.

National Volunteer Week Kick-Off 2020

Guest blog by Meg Blyler, Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! Today through April 24 we...

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A two-story gray Habitat home.

Renting and Homeownership During COVID-19 – What You Should Know

Beyond all else, our highest priority is the health and safety of our entire Twin Cities Habitat community — staff, clients, volunteers, supporters,...

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A Habitat homeowner sitting with his son, looking out their front door.

What the Coronavirus Stimulus Check Means for You

You may have heard about a stimulus package passed by Congress to help the American people during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Among...

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hard hat and black tie virtual gala

Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala is going Virtual!

Hard Hat & Black Tie is going virtual on Saturday, May 2! In these uncertain times, the safety and health of our Habitat community is our top...

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Volunteers moving boxes of food under the Food Group's banner in their warehouse.

My Alternative Service Experience at The Food Group

At Habitat, most AmeriCorps members hold the position of Construction Volunteer Facilitator. However, due to COVID-19, all construction sites are...

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