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Steve working on site.

Three Decades and Counting—Steve’s Volunteer Experience

Have you ever wondered how you can support Twin Cities Habitat on and off the build site? Steve is an excellent example of the many ways to get...

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Jack smiling on site.

Making a Long-term Impact—Jack’s Volunteer Story

Jack has been a Twin Cities Habitat volunteer for a long time—39 years, to be exact. In 1984, a Habitat group from Georgia came to his church to...

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Meet the Homeowners Speaking at the Carter Work Project

Since Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1985, more than 1,900 families have bought safe, stable, affordable homes with Habitat...

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Corey working on a house.

Corey Sauer Steps Up as Diamond Sponsor for Carter Work Project

Most Habitat for Humanity supporters first encounter our work by volunteering on a build site. Corey Sauer is no different. What’s different about...

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Volunteer using a drill on site.

6 Great Reasons to Volunteer in Your Community

Over 17,000 volunteers make Twin Cities Habitat’s mission come to life each year, and there are probably 17,000 unique reasons why they choose to...

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Les on site.

From Build Sites to ReStore—Les' Volunteer Journey

Les started volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in 1996 while working as a registered nurse at Abbott Northwestern hospital. Dennis,...

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A man kneeling on the ground to install flooring in a home.

Years After Buying His Habitat Home, Edgar Still Loves to Volunteer

In early 2024, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity launched an innovative new program for Habitat homeowners called Volunteer and Learn. This program...

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Chris (center) volunteering at an event.

Part of Something Bigger—Chris' Volunteer Story

Photo: Chris (center) volunteering at an event. "I love building things—I've been doing it ever since I was a kid," said Chris, a retired...

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A Habitat homeowner smiles while volunteer on a site.

Announcing Volunteer and Learn for Habitat Homebuyers and Homeowners

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 on the concept of “partnership housing,” where those in need of shelter worked side-by-side...

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Kathleen working on a roof.

Committed to the Work—Kathleen’s Volunteer Story

Kathleen’s 35-year career as a chemical engineer with 3M connected her to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. But the vision of an equitable Twin...

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