What does Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity do?

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and promoting affordable homeownership in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. Founded in 1985, it is the largest affordable homebuilder in the region and has partnered with over 1,900 families to achieve homeownership. The organization emphasizes racial equity in housing and engages more than 10,000 volunteers each year to support its mission. The organization offers various programs, including a Homeownership Program that allows families to build or improve their homes through sweat equity. It also runs the Advancing Black Homeownership Program, which provides additional down payment assistance to Foundational Black Americans. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity operates ReStore locations that sell discounted home goods, with proceeds funding home builds and community improvements. Its strategic plan, Build Forward Together, aims to expand opportunities for those affected by historical housing discrimination.