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Are you ready to vote in the 2023 Minnesota election?
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe nonpartisan voter engagement is critical to building strong and stable communities. We support Minnesotans as they prepare to vote and engage in our democratic election process because we understand it’s a significant part of making our vision a reality: a world where everyone can have a safe,…
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…
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…
Know Your Options for Property Tax Relief
Have you filed for your property tax refund? Make sure to file before August 15th, 2023! At Habitat, our goal is to create a world where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Part of that includes keeping homes affordable in the long term. Raising awareness about the available property tax…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
The 2020 World Habitat Day Panel: Equity in Homeownership
On October 5, 2020 Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota and the Minnesota Homeownership Center teamed up to host a virtual event on equity in homeownership in partnership with some of Minnesota’s and the nation’s leaders in this work: Natosha Reid Rice, Tawanna Black, Henry Rucker, and Kirsten Delegard. This panel conversation, moderated by Habitat for…