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2023 (3)

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Habitat's Return to Home Celebrations Brings Community Together

On a crisp fall day in October, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, donors, and staff gathered for the first Home Celebration...

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Habitat homeowner Monisha speaks at a Board Build event.

Habitat Didn't Just Check a Box. They Changed.

Monisha Washington-Richard served on Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Black Homeownership Advisory Council, which was made up of Habitat...

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Three people standing outside of the back of a car donating to ReStore.

Giving Back to the Community: 5 Reasons to Donate

Giving back to your community is far more than a charitable act, it is part of a profound personal journey.

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ReStore Recap: Tax-Deductible Donations and Halloween DIY Projects

The leaves on the trees are vibrant, there’s a crisp breeze in the air, and winter is right around the corner. Make the most of the remaining weeks...

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Global Engagement, Local Connections: A Service Honeymoon Story

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) works in more than 70 countries worldwide. As a local affiliate of HFHI, Twin Cities Habitat has five...

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VTO, what is VTO

What is VTO and How Can it Benefit Your Business?

You've likely heard the term “Volunteer Time Off” thrown around in recent years as it has dramatically grown in popularity as a benefit employers are...

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Meet the Faces Behind the Table

You may have noticed some Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Staff members tabling at recent community events this year such as Open Streets and the...

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Minneapolis 2021 ballot showing Ranked Choice Voting for Mayor.

What is Ranked Choice Voting?

Ranked Choice Voting is growing in popularity both within Minnesota and across the country (see every place in the United States that uses Ranked...

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Chris Coleman holding up the hammer at the Carter Work Project

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to Host the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to be named host of the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in fall 2024! During its nearly 40-year...

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Homeowner Deborah in her home, smiling.

Showing Up in Community

On Labor Day weekend this year, local organizers held a community barbecue to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. Twin Cities Habitat for...

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