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Minnesota Shows Up for Home at Habitat on the Hill DC
Each year, Habitat for Humanity International gathers advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., for Habitat on the Hill—an annual legislative conference focused on advancing policies that make homeownership more accessible. This year, Minnesota showed up in a big way. With 29 advocates, including five Habitat homeowners, our state had the most attendees at…
Give Back and Save: Support Habitat for Humanity with the Minnesota Housing Tax Credit
With the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit (SHTC), you can make a real difference in the lives of families in your community! The Deadline is Approaching! Don’t wait! The deadline to apply for the SHTC is 5 PM on December 6th, 2024. But don’t stress! The process to designate a contribution online is incredibly simple. But…
Get Ready to Vote in the 2024 Election with Habitat Minnesota
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe that nonpartisan voter engagement plays a critical role in building strong and stable communities. As we approach the 2024 election, we’re committed to supporting Minnesotans in getting ready to vote and participate in our shared election process. Voting is an important part of achieving our vision of…
My Time as a Capitol Pathways Intern with Habitat Minnesota
As I begin to reflect on my journey at Habitat for Humanity Minnesota, I first want to extend my gratitude for the experiences and invaluable knowledge this organization has provided me with as I grow professionally and personally. I am Maegan Polanco, a junior at St Olaf College majoring in Political Science, Asian Studies, and…
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,…
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…
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…
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.