volunteer stories

Whether it's the regular crew volunteer who is on site two days a week or someone serving on the dedications committee helping to plan our wonderful house celebrations, all our volunteers are valuable to our mission. 


Dream turns reality for WomenBuild volunteer

Melissa Jeanson, 26, barely knew about Habitat for Humanity when she woke up one morning and reached for her laptop. She had been dreaming that someone was teaching her how to build a house. She looked up Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) and discovered WomenBuild.


Volunteerism offers health and social benefits

Not even a broken neck from flipping his bike could keep longtime Habitat construction volunteer John Hackley away from the work site. Wearing a halo collar, Hackley continued to participate weekly at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) Woodbury site.


Volunteer reinvents herself on construction site

Jane Bolton has a new start in life. The tools of change? A hammer, some sturdy work boots, and her trademark cow-girl construction hat.

other volunteer stories

 Habitat Helpers give gift of home
When friends are more like family