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Habitat for Humanity Virtual Hill Day 2022

Advocates Gather for Virtual Hill Day 2022

Guest blog by Brianna Murphy Events & Communications Associate Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota In the words of Governor Tim Walz, “Minnesotans need...

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Habitat advocates gather at the State Capitol

Advocacy and Bringing Legislative Change - Virtual Hill Day 2022

With the 2022 Legislative Session halfway over, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Virtual Hill Day! With so much to...

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Housing advocates from Minnesota met with MN Representative Dean Phillips during Habitat on the Hill in February.

Advocacy Update: Federal Policy Priorities for 2022

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity supporters advocate for affordable homeownership across all levels of government. In our local communities, we share...

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American Rescue Plan and Affordable Housing

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was first passed by the federal government on March 11, 2021 to bring economic aid caused by the COVID-19...

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Advocacy Update

Habitat's Legislative Priorities for 2022

Through all our advocacy work, Habitat strives to emphasize the importance of affordable homeownership to leaders in local, state, and federal...

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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Advocacy Updates

Understanding the 2022 Minneapolis & St. Paul Budgets

It is everyone’s favorite time of year, the start of new local budgets! This past December both Minneapolis and St. Paul adopted their 2022 City...

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The Importance of Local Elections and Why They Affect You

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is an advocate for encouraging democratic participation through voting. This year, many cities and towns are...

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State legislators and Habitat staff holding a sign that says Red Blue Build.

State Legislators Hammer Out Differences at Red Blue Build

On August 3, eight state legislators from across the Twin Cities gathered to volunteer with Habitat for the second annual Red Blue Build.

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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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Habitat Advocacy intern Alijha Rosado at a Habitat Build Site

Habitat's Impact on Me and My Time as an Advocacy Intern

Guest Blog by Alijhen Rosado, Advocacy Intern I had the pleasure of interning with the Policy and Advocacy team at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity...

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