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My First Habitat on the Hill in Washington, DC
My name is Katie Stringer-Ryan, and I am the Executive Project Coordinator at Habitat Minnesota. In February, I joined 20 Habitat for Humanity leaders and homeowners from Minnesota in Washington, D.C., for my first Habitat on the Hill. Along with more than 400 advocates from across the country, we came together to remind lawmakers that everyone deserves a…
Building Homeownership Resilience
The Impact of Rising Insurance Costs on Minnesota Homeowners For many Minnesotans, buying a home marks the beginning of stability. It’s where children grow up, neighbors build community, and families can build a more secure future. But today, many homeowners are facing a challenge they didn’t expect: the rising cost and shrinking availability of home…
2026 Legislative Session Is Underway – And We’re Starting with Home
The 2026 legislative session kicked off on February 11, and at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we are already hard at work at the Minnesota State Capitol advocating for policies that help all Minnesotans. Minnesota Showed Up to “Start with Home” Last month, Habitat Minnesota co-hosted our fourth annual Start with Home rally, intentionally timed with the start of…
Building on Strong Foundations: Habitat Minnesota Launches Our New Strategic Plan!
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Guided by this belief, we are proud to announce the launch of our new Fiscal Year 2026 – Fiscal Year 2030 Strategic Plan. A bold and hopeful roadmap to build more, serve better, and lead…
2025 Local Elections: Building Strong Communities Through Voting
Strong, stable communities are built when neighbors come together to shape the future of their towns, cities, and state. That’s why nonpartisan voter engagement is a vital part of our work at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota. As we approach the 2025 local elections, we’re committed to ensuring Minnesotans are ready to vote! Why Local…
Why Build 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 the…
Habitat for Humanity Showcases How Federal Investments Are Changing Lives Across Minnesota
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County welcomed U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Alexandria’s new Summer Meadows neighborhood – the community’s first affordable housing development in over two decades. The visit was a powerful opportunity to demonstrate how federal investments are transforming lives and neighborhoods in rural Minnesota. “Our mission is bringing people together to build…
Know Your Options for Property Tax Relief
Have you filed for your property tax refund? Make sure to file before August 15th! 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 relief…
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota receives $630,000 grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and Member Banks through the Member Impact Fund
Grant program supports affordable housing and community development. Saint Paul, MN (June 25, 2025)– Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota is thrilled to announce it has received a collective $630,000 in grants from Blaze Credit Union, Bridgewater Bank, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and TCHFH Lending, Inc. with a match from the Federal Home Loan Bank of…
Habitat Minnesota’s 2025 Housing Wins & Work Ahead
Investing in Homeownership Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) has been busy advocating for policies that expand homeownership opportunities and reduce barriers to building more homes across the state. We know that homeownership is key to building strong communities, but for too many Minnesotans, it remains out of reach. Habitat Minnesota prioritizes public policy that…
My Experience at Habitat Minnesota as the Capitol Pathways Intern
My name is Thanh Nguyen, a student at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, majoring in sociology with minors in cultural studies and comparative literature. For the past few months, with the start of the 2025 legislation session, I have been the Capitol Pathways fellow for Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) as the advocacy…
Minnesota Senate Votes No to Homes
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe that expanding the types of homes that can be built opens doors for more families to achieve homeownership and helps us serve Minnesotans in every phase of life. That belief inspired us to be a part of Yes to Homes, a large and diverse coalition united by the…