Why Habitat is Needed
A survey released earlier this year by the MacArthur Foundation pointed at why the need for Habitat for Humanity, and similar organizations, is...
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Food, Fun, and Networking with Habitat's Young Professionals Network
Becky Engen: 9:36 PM on October 7, 2014
Guest Blog by Riley Moynihan Twin Cities Habitat Staff Member On Saturday, August 30th, the Habitat Young Professionals Network hosted the 2nd Annual...
Wanted: Youth Volunteer Workshop Leader!
Becky Engen: 9:32 PM on October 6, 2014
At Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity we are always looking for new youth workshop leaders! The leaders should be enthusiastic, energetic, experienced,...
Helping Children Thrive Beyond a Stable Home
Becky Engen: 9:28 PM on October 3, 2014
by John Hagerman, Habitat Communications Specialist I recently received an invitation to share my ideas about “How might parents in low-income...
Volunteering at the ReStore Gives Students Life-Long Lessons
Becky Engen: 9:24 PM on October 2, 2014
Guest Post by Marjorie Simon Most Twin Cities residents know that Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity builds and restores homes for low-income families....
Twin Cities Habitat's Youth United & Herbergers Fundraiser!
Becky Engen: 9:18 PM on October 1, 2014
Please purchase a Community Days booklet and show your support for Youth United and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity! You can buy it here. Booklets...
Building Things and Doing Something Worthwhile with Habitat
Becky Engen: 9:12 PM on September 29, 2014
The idea of retiring and being able to do what you want, when you want, or to sit back and do nothing at all, sounds appealing, at first. However, to...
An Exciting Celebration to Welcome a Family to Crystal
Becky Engen: 9:07 PM on September 26, 2014
Saturday’s clear sky and warm weather provided a perfect setting for a home dedication in Crystal. Tesfay Araya, Mekdes Nugusie, and their three...
Employees from The Dow Chemical Company volunteer to rehab a home
Becky Engen: 9:00 PM on September 26, 2014
Employees from Dow kicked off the first week of rehab work on a foreclosed and vacant home on Jersey Avenue in Crystal on September 15. Over the...
New A Brush with Kindness Volunteer Opportunity!
Becky Engen: 8:53 PM on September 25, 2014
Current homeowners in the Twin Cities are in need of home repair help! Volunteers who have excellent communication skills, are organized,...