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Uniting Community with a Chore or Two

You may think of Twin Cities Habitat as a home builder, but that’s just part of the story. Safe and affordable housing isn’t just a one solution problem. Habitat’s Age in Place program is piloting chore services that strive to keep aging, low-income...

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New Volunteer Opportunity: Open House Host & ReStore Street Team

This summer, Twin Cities Habitat is rolling out two exciting new volunteer opportunities! Both are non-construction volunteer roles. They provide new...

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Chris Coleman's First Day

I am so excited to join the Habitat team and the mission that you support! It’s an honor to lead an organization that has such great impact—for...

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ReStore Recap

ReStore Recap: Summer DIY & Home Improvement

The warmer spring weather has finally arrived, and that means it's time to tackle some of those exterior projects. Get your home summer-ready with...

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June is National Homeownership Month

Twin Cities Habitat, along with many other local and national housing organizations, is gearing up to celebrate National Homeownership Month over the...

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Here's to you, Sue!

The parties are over. Her office is packed. Now it’s time for us to send our inspiring CEO, Sue Haigh, off to a much-deserved retirement.

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5 Homeowner Tax Benefits You Don't Want to Overlook

Owning a home comes with a lot of benefits. You can customize your home any way you like, find comfort in knowing you'll live in the same place for...

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End of Legislative Session Recap 2018

Minnesota’s 2018 legislative session ended on Sunday, May 20, with a flurry of activity in the hours before the constitutional deadline. With only...

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Home Dedications in a Full Bloom

Guest Blog by Molly Sina “We love to do this. There is nothing better in the world than welcoming you into your new home," said Karin O’Connor, a...

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Walter Mondale reflects on 50 years of the Fair Housing Act

Minnesota suffers from some of the worst racial disparities in housing in the nation. A long history of both overt and subtle racist practices got us...

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