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ReStore Recap: Back to College Shopping, DIY Fire Pits,  and More!

Learn more about ReStore's new donation partner, get some new DIY project ideas, and more in the newest ReStoration Corner!

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Sienna and her Nana Deborah in Deborah's Habitat home

My Best Memories Happened at My Nana's House

Sienna is 15 and a sophomore in high school. She shares this guest blog about how important her nana's Habitat home is for her and her family. (Her...

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17 Affordable Townhomes Coming to Minneapolis

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to partner with City of Lakes Community Land Trust to develop 17 townhomes in the Harrison neighborhood...

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A Brush with Kindness Bachelorette Home Makeover

Meet Tori Vogel, a bride who spent her bachelorette party painting a home through Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness Home...

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Twin Cities Habitat's display at the 3M Open

The Strength of a Meaningful Partnership—Habitat at the 3M Open

Twin Cities Habitat's exhibit at the 3M Open featured a tiny home and homeowner Deborah's story. The 3M Open is an official PGA tour stop, part of...

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Check Out Full-Year AmeriCorps Service with Habitat

Guest Blog by Emma Figura Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Member

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Roots of Racial Wealth Inequities In Minnesota

Minnesota and the Twin Cities regularly rank highly on quality of life measures. However, both are also notable for the level of racial disparities...

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Honoring Orin Scandrett

A pastor. An author. A marathon runner. A builder. A counselor. There are many ways to describe Martin “Orin” Scandrett, but perhaps most fitting is...

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Chris with several AmeriCorps Members.

AmeriCorps Spotlight: “My Worst Days on Site are Better than My Best Days at the Office”

Guest blog by Christopher Jurewitsch, AmeriCorps Member & Construction Volunteer Facilitator

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Updated bathroom with light wood cabinets and bronze finishes.

ReStore Recap: Get Your Summer DIY On!

Summer is the season for getting out there and having fun with great DIY projects! Check out these blogs for project ideas, as well as tips for...

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