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2021 (5)

Bryce at a build site.

Finding Community in Shared Faith and Skills

Guest blog by Bryce, Regular volunteer & Pax Christi Crew organizer I am a retired social worker from Hennepin County. One of my responsibilities...

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A blue house with a new railing in the front.

A Brush with Kindness Hits a Big Milestone

Guest Blog by Mike Robertson, A Brush with Kindness Program Manager We're celebrating a big milestone with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's A Brush...

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Youth Leaders at a build site.

School-Year (& Beyond) Opportunities!

Guest blog by Molly Boland, Engagement Associate Since the fall of 2020, Twin Cities Habitat has conducted remote meetings and panel discussions with...

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small group of smiling retirees volunteering outside wearing grey volunteer shirts.

Volunteering in Retirement: Stave Off Boredom, Live Longer, and Find Your New Purpose

Retirement is a time of celebration and relaxation. But for some, leaving work, friends, and the routine behind can be a double-edged sword. As AARP...

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Pam Johnson and her niece Gracia stand with medals they received from running in the 2019 Twin Cities Marathon

Running for Home

Guest Blog by Pam Johnson and Blake MacKenzie It takes a lot of motivation and dedication to be a runner—especially when you want to run a marathon...

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housing assistance during the pandemic.

Habitat’s Support of MN's Coronavirus Housing Assistance Program

The pandemic reminded us all of the importance of home. It’s where we spent all our time and the one place where we could feel safe. But keeping up...

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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity volunteers prepare to lift a wall at a Habitat build site.

On a Mission, Together

Imagine, for a moment, the sounds of a Habitat construction site. Hammers striking nails. Table saws whirring. Celebratory cheers as walls are...

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Six upcycled birdhouses.

ReStore Recap: We have a winner!

As the season heats up, cool down with the latest ReStore Recap! Learn how to refurbish furniture in need of new life, DIY your own dream backyard,...

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A Home Is Poem

Habitat Home Celebrations: A Home Is Reading [VIDEO]

For the past year, Habitat Home Celebrations have been on hold, but this hasn't stopped us from celebrating the amazing accomplishment of homeowners,...

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Advocacy Update from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Advocacy Update: State Legislative Wins for Homeownership

The Minnesota state legislature adjourned its special session on July 7, and Habitat is thrilled to see a number of our main priorities reflected in...

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