Stories & News
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.
Welcome to Cristen Incitti, Habitat Minnesota’s new executive director!
Cristen Incitti Hiring Press Release: Download Here. Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Hires Cristen Incitti as Executive Director State Habitat for Humanity support organization looks to the future of Habitat across Minnesota Saint Paul, MN – Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota is pleased to announce that Cristen Incitti has been selected as the organization’s new…
Statewide Economic Impact Study Released
Full Report_Homeowner Impact Study This study builds on the key themes an areas identified in a 2011 pilot study conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota. This statewide study investigates the connection between the ownership of simple, decent, and affordable housing and a homeowner’s quality of life, including safety, health, education, social connectedness, family interaction and…