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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…
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…
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,…