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The Cost of Home: Increasing the Supply and Preservation of Affordable Homes

In the United States today, one in six families spends more than half of their income on housing. Here in the Twin Cities, an estimated 20% of...

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Advocating for Federal Policies Here at Home

It takes a village to advance the mission of Habitat, and many partners come together to support this work including businesses, donors, local...

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State Legislators Hammer Out Differences to Build Homes

Guest Blog written by Rep. Michael Howard, 50A (DFL), Rep. Kristin Robbins, 34A (R), and Greta Gaetz, Local/Regional Policy & Advocacy Coordinator....

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Introducing the Cost of Home National Advocacy Campaign

An affordable home impacts everything, from strengthening our families to contributing to our region's economic prosperity. Unfortunately, too many...

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2019 Housing Advocacy at the Capitol Pays Off

Guest blog by Pam Johnson, Policy and Advocacy Manager Over the last few months, Twin Cities Habitat housing advocates have been advocating at the...

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Housing Heroes Advocate at Habitat on the Hill

On April 29, 112 Housing Heroes from seven Habitat affiliates across the state and Habitat Minnesota gathered at the Capitol to advocate for...

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Building Community through Volunteering & Advocacy

Guest blog by Shannon Twiss, Lead Volunteer Coordinator & AmeriCorps Service Member & Greta Gaetz, Local/Regional Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Each...

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Homeowner Buffy's Story Makes an Impact at Habitat on the Hill D.C.

It was halfway through our Habitat advocacy day in D.C., and we were really starting to feel the five miles of walking. Our group of eight...

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Habitat Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session

The 2019 legislative session officially began on Tuesday, January 8, and Habitat is gearing up for an eventful and exciting term advancing affordable...

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Advocacy Success in Minneapolis and St. Paul

It has been a busy time for city budget decisions in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and Twin Cities Habitat Housing Heroes have used these opportunities...

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