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Announcing Volunteer and Learn for Habitat Homebuyers and Homeowners

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 on the concept of “partnership housing,” where those in need of shelter worked side-by-side with volunteers to build decent, affordable homes. This concept has remained a key component of...

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Getting the Documents You Need to Apply for Habitat Homeownership

Have you completed the Program Eligibility Questionnaire and received an email notifying you that you're eligible for the Twin Cities Habitat for...

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Tania at her college graduation

Tania Chappell Reflects on Her Capitol Pathways Internship

Guest Blog by Tania Chappell, Twin Cities Habitat's Capitol Pathways Intern for 2024 Capitol Pathways provides access to policymaking and public...

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Kathleen working on a roof.

Committed to the Work—Kathleen’s Volunteer Story

Kathleen’s 35-year career as a chemical engineer with 3M connected her to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. But the vision of an equitable Twin...

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homeownership

Creating Multigenerational Homeownership

Homeownership has long been considered a foundation for success, and for good reason.

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Kenisha sitting on the couch with her family

Home is Everything to Me: Kenisha's Story

“Life feels like you're constantly getting knocked down and to stand up for that one moment and get those keys—that was everything to me." – Kenisha,...

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5 Great Reasons to Work at Habitat

Guest Blog by Robyn Lodahl, HR Coordinator, and Blake MacKenzie, Communications Specialist It takes everyone to make Twin Cities Habitat for...

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Volunteers standing together outside of house

“It’s Not About Me,” A Long-time Volunteer Perspective & Tribute

Although Karin O’Connor stated “It’s not about me, it’s about the whole community coming together to make a difference,” this article is actually...

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Angela standing in her kitchen next to a vase of flowers

A Lifelong Dream Comes True: Angela's Story

Angela’s Journey with Habitat’s Advancing Black Homeownership Program “I feel like I’m finally living!” Angela Gladney exclaims, summing up all the...

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President Jimmy Carter using a drill in 2010.

Carter Work Project: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Excitement for the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is ramping up among staff, sponsors, and volunteers. For many of us, Carter Work Project...

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