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Building Above Code

Habitat for Humanity strives to move the needle forward in our home-building process by looking to the future. As a nationwide homebuilder seeking to break the cycle of generational poverty through affordable homeownership, it’s important to consider the longevity and stability of our homes.   Habitat’s work centers on the value of long-term stability – for…
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Habitat Minnesota’s Growing Team

A letter from our CEO, Cristen Incitti This August at Habitat Minnesota, I’m excited to share a refreshing new phase in our leadership. Becca Seidel has been promoted to Deputy Executive Director at Habitat Minnesota. With the growth of our organization, increased programs and services, expansion of our lending and grant programs, and the possibilities of new…
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Katie’s Story

home is beautiful 2020 proved that home is more than just a place to sleep at night. We know that, for many, home means safety and hope, but it also means better health and financial stability. In addition to our homes having bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms, our homes have stretched this year to become hair salons, offices, classrooms, and…
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Overcoming & Eliminating Barriers in Minnesota’s Housing Market

It is no secret that community members across Minnesota are feeling the pressure of the current housing market. Rising interest rates and home prices are continuing to push homeownership further from reach for many community members—and for existing homeowners, making the prospect of moving too daunting to put their homes on the market. It’s a…
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Creating Affordable Homeownership is an “All-Hands-on-Deck” Crisis in Minnesota

Creating Affordable Homeownership is an “All-Hands-on-Deck” Crisis in Minnesota Many of you have heard about MacKenzie Scott’s recent historic donation of $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 local Habitats. We celebrate with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, as the sole recipient of a gift in Minnesota and look forward to seeing the…
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World Habitat Day 2021 Transcript

WORLD HABITAT DAY 2021  The Statewide Impact of Homeownership  The Diverse Affordable Housing Needs Across Minnesota More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day. Now, to celebrate, Habitat…
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World Habitat Day 2021- Short Summary

“Stable affordable housing is critical to our state’s economic stability…it is the key component in building generational and community wealth and creating thriving communities that support strong economies.”—Emma Kasiga, MN Department of Employment & Economic Development & Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Board Member More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared…
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Building into the Future: Habitat Minnesota’s Strategic Plan

In a time of great uncertainty and change, Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota sought to plan the unplannable and took on a deep and thorough strategic planning process. The effort involved staff, board, and leaders of the Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota Habitat affiliates which Habitat Minnesota serves. “We spoke to all the affiliates…
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Homeownership is the Solution

Homeownership is not the capstone of economic wellbeing…it is the cornerstone! Based on data published by the Urban Institute, Habitat Minnesota put together this graphic illustrating the ways in which homeownership improves financial wellbeing.  Download the PDF here. Download the JPG here.
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