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2020 (10)

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Listen, learn, and take action

With a monumental social uprising coming during a global health crisis, there’s no doubt the last few weeks have been some of the toughest in our...

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Take action for #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd

We join our Twin Cities neighbors in mourning George Floyd. We share the outrage at the injustice and inhumanity of his killing at the hands of...

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Justice for George Floyd

We join our Twin Cities neighbors in mourning George Floyd. We share the outrage at the injustice and inhumanity of his killing at the hands of...

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Habitat's Homeownership Program During COVID-19

As June approaches, we're getting ready to celebrate National Homeownership Month, which is dedicated to recognizing the many benefits of...

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Site life without volunteers

Guest blog by Tara Lumley, Senior Site Supervisor, in response to homebuilding during COVID-19. Anyone who knows me, knows that I love people. I...

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From the 2019 Habitat on the Hill event - Habitat advocates meeting with Governor Walz.

The legislative session is over, but there's still more work to do

The Minnesota state legislature completed the work of its regular session at midnight on Sunday, May 18 – a time usually marked by lawmakers rushing...

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Should You Budget Week-to-Week During COVID-19?

Most Americans are feeling the increased stress of the coronavirus pandemic on their finances. Budgeting is incredibly important for the nearly half...

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Make Masks for Habitat!

Guest blog by Meg Blyler, Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member As Twin Cities Habitat continues to support our clients’ homebuying...

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Brittany and her son Ayden in front of their Habitat home

Brittany's Story: My son and I now have a place we can forever call home

We recently held a Photo Contest where we asked Twin Cities Habitat homeowners to submit a photo and caption that answered the question: "How has...

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Kenny posing with President Jimmy Carter and two other volunteers inside of a partially-framed house.

Remembering Kenny Drangstveit: Long Time Volunteer and Forever Carpenter

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of long-time carpenter and Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Kenny Drangstveit. Kenny...

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