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Minnesota Wild helps out TC Habitat
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8/20/2010
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With a hammer in hand, Wild netminder Josh Harding took some time before training camp begins next month to give back to the community that has cheered him on throughout his five seasons in Minnesota, volunteering at a Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity build. Read more...
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Elected Officials Day on the 2010 Women Build in North Minneapolis
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8/3/2010
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Just days before the primary, elected officials from Minnesota are taking a break from the campaign trail and picking up hammers to help rebuild a North Minneapolis home, as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's Women Build project. Read more...
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Home's 'heartbeat' lives on
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7/24/2010
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David Lual and Suzy Benjamin couldn't stop smiling. As their three children played outside, the couple joined about 40 others in dedicating their new Habitat for Humanity home. Among those in attendance were Jerry and Terrie Schrank, who donated the home, which they originially built in 1984 and lived in for nearly 25 years. Read more...
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2010 U.S. Olympians team up with Twin Cities Habitat
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7/21/2010
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It is sure to be a painting event of Olympic proprtions. Members of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Curling and Luge Teams will spend the day volunteering with Twin Cities Habitaty for Humanity's A Brush with Kindness program on Saturday, July 24. Read more...
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Habitat for Humanity achieves No. 8 on the ‘Builder 100’ list
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7/13/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat helped Habitat for Humanity achieve the rank of No. 8 on the Builder 100 list, marking the first time the nonprofit has been among the top 10 biggest builders in the United States. The list also shows Habitat, with 5,294 closings last year, moved up three spots in 2009 from its 2008 ranking of No. 11.
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Hammering at foreclosed homes
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7/13/2010
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Female Habitat for Humanity crews here and around the country are rebuilding houses and aiding neighborhoods....That story is embodied by a north Minneapolis woman who is working alongside a female crew this summer to create a home from a foreclosed wreck on Emerson Avenue N. that's also part of the economic uplift of the North Side. Read More...
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Look Before You Leap: Out to Quell Foreclosure-Related Scam
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6/29/2010
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The Look Before You Leap campaign warns of illegitimate loan modification companies. There will be an event at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on the East Side of St. Paul, one of the areas hardest hit by foreclosure, featuring homeowners who have agreed to share their horror stories. Read More...
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Marks 800th Home
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6/14/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) will dedicate the organization’s 800th home at 1918 Willow Ave. North in Minneapolis, Monday, June 14 at 6 p.m. The block party will also recognize the completion of 14 additional homes in the surrounding neighborhood. Read More...
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2010 Women Build Initiative Kicks-Off in North Minneapolis
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6/7/2010
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Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a North Minneapolis home during the coming summer months, power tools and sledgehammers in hand, as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build™ project. Read More...
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Minneapolis woman's battle to keep home spills into Senate
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5/17/2010
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WASHINGTON - Minnesota lawmakers trying to counter the causes of the epic Wall Street meltdown see one piece of the puzzle in a south Minneapolis duplex where 66-year-old Tecora Parks is fighting to keep her home out of foreclosure. Read more...
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Holy Hammers raise the roof!
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5/14/2010
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The Holy Hammers have partnered up with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and are building their first home in Shoreview. Work started at the end of April and is expected to be complete in July. Read more...
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Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala hits record setting mark
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5/6/2010
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More than 700 people gathered for the 11th annual Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala, an event that’s a little less formal and a lot more fun! Business professionals, donors and supporters and savvy socialites wore inventive construction accessories in support of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide affordable housing in our community. Together we raised $389,000 – an inspiring and phenomenal all-time record for the evening. Read More...
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Local Women Building Houses as part of Nationwide Mother's Day Habitat Initiative
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5/5/2010
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In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, more than 200 construction crews of women volunteers across the country are pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in all 50 states in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 1 – 9. This week, in Brooklyn Park, local women volunteers are taking up tools and building materials to work on one family’s new home. Read More...
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity will co-host annual ‘Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project’
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4/13/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity will co-host the 27th annual "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project,” a weeklong project of building, rehabilitating and repairing homes, October 4-8, 2010. Read More...
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Julie Nelson of KARE 11 to Host 2010 Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala
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3/30/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Julie Nelson of KARE11 will be hosting the 2010 Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala on Saturday, May 1 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Read more...
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Hope in Twin Cities Housing Market
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3/15/2010
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Another glimmer of hope in the housing market, as the foreclosure rate appears to be leveling off nationwide. The same is true here in Minnesota, but no one’s banking on a quick end to the crisis. Read More...
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A Night to Remember
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3/15/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat, in partnership with the Minnesota Children’s Museum hosted the 2nd annual homeowner network event this past February. The event began in 2009 as a way to engage the 700+ families Habitat has partnered with since 1985. Read More...
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Twin Cities Habitat extends its reach to other countries in need
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3/12/2010
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Every year Twin Cities Habitat tithes ten percent of all privately raised undesignated funds to deserving countries with a goal of eliminating poverty housing and homelessness worldwide. Read More...
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Pick up a hammer at 2010 General Assembly
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3/10/2010
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Unitarian Universalists coming to Minneapolis for the UUA General Assembly in June can help build a house or revitalize a downtown neighborhood. Two service projects—one the week before GA, the other concurrent with GA—will give UUs hands-on ways to help the local community hosting the annual convention of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Read More...
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Youth United Kick-Off/State Farm Recognition Event
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2/26/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is challenging children and young adults to lend a hand up to those in need of a simple, decent, affordable place to live by helping them fund and build their own home. Read More...
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Habitat for Humanity Minnesota Affiliates Join Advocacy Charge on Affordable Housing
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2/24/2010
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Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Minnesota gathered at the state capitol last week, February 18, to promote a vital legislative agenda created to help families and local communities recover from the widespread foreclosure crisis. The day-long event, coined “Habitat on the Hill,” included participation from more than 75 volunteers and Habitat homeowners from across the state of Minnesota, representing more than 40 of the 67 Senate Districts. Read More...
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Twin Cities Habitat Announces Change in Board Leadership at Annual Dinner
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2/17/2010
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors gathered yesterday evening amid influential supporters and prominent partners at the organization’s annual dinner. At this time, departing board members were recognized for their time and service to the organization and new board members were introduced and announced into term. Read More...
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International and local efforts come together as "one" to address Haiti needs
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2/12/2010
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Within days of the earthquake that rocked the island of Haiti, Habitat for Humanity response teams convened in the capital city of Port-au-Prince to access damages. Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford spoke of a three phase plan consisting of clearing debris, providing shelter kits containing ropes and tarp, and building new homes or rebuilding old ones. Read More...
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Ricky Martin Foundation/Habitat for Humanity Haiti Recovery Fund
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1/22/2010
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Ricky Martin traveled to Port-au-Prince on January 19 with Habitat for Humanity International’s chief executive officer, Jonathan Reckford, to visit one of the earthquake-ravaged neighborhoods in the capital city. Martin was moved by the massive devastation caused by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck last week, and just as he did following the December 2004 Asian tsunami, Martin traveled as quickly as possible to the affected region. Read More...
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Find solutions to fight poverty at our Three Day Retreat
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1/5/2010
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Looking to understand the realities of living in substandard housing or of being homeless in the Twin Cities? Feeling called to fight poverty and wondering “What can I do?” Want to do something meaningful this spring and get-away from the usual routine? Then this Habitat Immersion Retreat is for you. Read More...
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Third time is the charm for generous donor
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1/5/2010
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In Larry Hossfeld’s nineteen plus years of volunteering generosity and compassion are two traits he has embodied throughout. Right before Christmas in 2007, Larry made the largest individual donation of that year in the form of a renovated, move-in ready house. Again in December of 2008, he contributed another home to Habitat located just half a mile from his first donation. Read More...
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2,000th Home Milestone Reached in Four Years—Work Begins on 2,001st Home
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12/4/2009
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Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans celebrated the completion of the 2,000th house built worldwide culminating their four-year, $125 million alliance. This milestone home is located at 1917 Hillside Avenue North in Minneapolis. Read More...
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Volunteers from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in Thailand for Habitat for Humanity’s 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
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11/18/2009
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Fifteen board members and staff from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) are in Thailand this week to volunteer alongside former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. TCHFH volunteers have joined thousands of other volunteers to build and rehabilitate 175 homes during the 26th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Southeast Asia. Read More...
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Home built by love, community
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11/17/2009
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On a quiet St. Paul street, on less of a dead-end than a cul-de-sac, sit two neat rows of Twin Cities Habitat homes. In one of these homes resides Yeshi Tolessa, and her children; daughter, Messay, and sons Abenet, John and Abdissa. Read More...
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Finding the Silk Purse (Wall Street Journal)
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11/10/2009
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Many nonprofit organizations have been in survival mode since the economy went sour and donations began shrinking. But some are doing more than just getting by—they're finding ways to take advantage of the situation. Read More...
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Habitat home provides stability for family
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10/18/2009
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When Kate and Thomas Thao were a young couple just starting out, they lived in a cramped one bedroom apartment with their two babies, Matthew and Mark.
"The living conditions were not the best, but it was all we could afford at the time," said Kate. The apartment was infested with rodents, despite the Thaos' and the building management's repeated efforts to address the problem. Read More...
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‘Little House on the Prairie: The Musical’ volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity project in the Twin Cities
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10/15/2009
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St. Paul – Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has partnered with “Little House on the Prairie, the Musical” to draw attention to the need for affordable housing. The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is hosting the musical production October 13 - 25, and at the culmination of the tour the musical will make a minimum donation of $1,500 to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in each of the show’s tour markets. Read more...
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Cargill, Staley family sponsor first LEED Habitat for Humanity home in Hopkins
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9/25/2009
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MINNEAPOLIS – Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity broke ground this month on the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified Habitat for Humanity home to be built in Hopkins, Minn. The organization is hosting a kick-off celebration at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, at 146 Harrison Avenue in Hopkins. Read More...
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Take KARE of your MONEY: Foreclosure postponement law (KARE 11)
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9/25/2009
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Numbers from the first half of this year show that more than 11,000 foreclosures were recorded in Minnesota. But thanks to a new law, Sally Fresquez' home isn't yet on that list. And you may benefit from the same legislation. Read More...
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Delta Air Lines Employees Join Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to Build Home in Pedestrian-Friendly Community
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9/16/2009
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Volunteer efforts part of national fall build by Delta employees in six US cities
MINNEAPOLIS – Beginning today, nearly 500 Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) employees will roll up their sleeves and partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as part of Delta’s commitment to build at least six new Habitat homes in six U.S. cities. Delta volunteers will construct at least one new home with Habitat affiliates in Atlanta, New York City, Cincinnati, Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities), Memphis and Detroit. Read more...
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Federal Program Provides Relief for Homeowners
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9/2/2009
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While lawmakers and public officials continue to sort out the details from last spring’s economic stimulus package, the Making Home Affordable program has already seen immediate results. Read More...
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World Habitat Day is October 5
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9/1/2009
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The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat. Read More...
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Golf Tournament raises over $80,000
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8/18/2009
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Thank you to everyone who made the 14th annual Raise the Roof Golf Tournament a great time out on the course. Golfers of all ages and skill levels enjoyed a beautiful day at the Minneapolis Golf Club. We were able to raise over $80,000 through corporate sponsorships, silent auction and generous donations from our supporters. A special thanks to title sponsor General Mills along with dinner sponsor Financial Recovery Services, cart sponsor Luther Automotive Group and hole-in-one sponsor Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, Intellectual Property Attorneys. Read more...
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A Brush with Kindness celebrates 10 years and 1,000 homes
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7/28/2009
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On Thursday, July 30, volunteers from the KARE 11 morning news team, Valspar and the City of St. Paul will join together to work on the 1,000th home completed by A Brush with Kindness, a program started by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Read More
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KARE 11 anchors volunteer at Ramsey Habitat site
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6/26/2009
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KARE 11 anchors stepped away from their news desks for a day to volunteer with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Julie Nelson, Mike Pomeranz, Diana Pierce, Belinda Jensen and Randy Shaver participated in Build with KARE Day in Ramsey on June 16, working alongside volunteers from Prime Therapeutics. Read More
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity begins construction on first LEED townhomes in Saint Paul (Eastside Review)
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5/12/2009
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Receiving the largest donation it has ever received from partner Thrivent Builds, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity raised the wall on a new townhome Monday in St. Paul that will be the local organization's first LEED-certified townhome development and one of the first in the nation. Read More
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