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Senator Tina Smith, with Buffy speaking at a meeting.

Homeowner Buffy's Story Makes an Impact at Habitat on the Hill D.C.

It was halfway through our Habitat advocacy day in D.C., and we were really starting to feel the five miles of walking. Our group of eight Minnesotans had split up to meet with our Representatives in Congress, but we were now back together in the...

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Meet Wendy: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer and Carpenter's Club Member

Wendy Harris is a giver. She gives her time, her talents, her knowledge, her friendship, her physical labor, and even her money to others in an...

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The white Vita Huset house.

ReStore Recap: A Month of Inspired DIY!

This past month on the ReStoration Corner Blog has been all about inspired DIY projects. Whether it's a calendar of crafts, a home filled with reused...

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Beth with her family.

In her own words, Beth shares her neighborhood experience

We asked Beth a few questions about her experience with Jordan Week of Kindness and Twin Cities Habitat's A Brush with Kindness program. Here are her...

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Meghan with two AmeriCorps members.

New Places and Unexpected Experiences

Guest Blog by Meghan Longtin, Construction Volunteer Facilitator, AmeriCorps Service Member, & Global Village Volunteer

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Yelianni and Vitelys playing.

Day 3 in San Juan de la Maguana

Guest Blog by Brian Juntti, Habitat Staff Member & Global Village Volunteer Our morning drive started with the smell of exhaust and the spirited...

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Joe and volunteers.

Global Village Dominican Republic, A Hard Day's Work

Guest Blog by Joe Milton, Construction Volunteer Facilitator and AmeriCorps Service Member The sunrise of February 4 rose from the beautiful...

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LaShonda's family on the couch.

A Place for Everything and Everyone

LaShonda was in a bind: with her good job as an x-ray technician, her income was too high to qualify for things like food or housing assistance—but...

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Volunteers building a home in Dominican Republic.

Global Village Dominican Republic 2019, A Personal Reflection

Guest Blog by Tom Goodoien, Global Village and JCRC volunteer Buenas noches to the Habitat for Humanity Global Village volunteers! My passion story...

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Dominican Republic Habitat House.

Global Village Dominican Republic 2019: Day One

Guest Blog by Peter Myers, Global Village Volunteer Day One of our week in San Juan de la Maguana: We were greeted at the hotel by our local Habitat...

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