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You did it—$100,000 for HOPE Heights!

Paul Reding, Bob Hawley, Cristen Incitti and Maggie Cook from the HOPE Heights Groundbreaking Ceremony. 

Thanks to the generous support of this community we met the $50,000 match for HOPE Heights – which means we are $100,000 closer to reaching our $3 million campaign goal!

Acrotech Build Day

Habitat volunteer from Acrotech.

A success! Volunteers spent the day working with ICF blocks to build a strong foundation.

Keep Your Tax Dollars at Work—Here

Support Housing for Minnesotans and qualify for a Tax Credit - The new State Housing Credit Program and Contribution Fund allows taxpayers to invest in housing across the state. When you or your business contributes, you support housing for all Minnesotans and can qualify for a state tax credit of 85% of your contribution! To learn more, visit mnhousing.gov and search for contribution fund

Build homes in our community and earn a major Minnesota tax credit Minnesota’s State Housing Tax Credit is one of the smartest, most impactful ways to support affordable housing, and get something significant in return. When you contribute to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity through this program, you receive an 85% Minnesota tax credit, and […]

Requirements for Homeownership

Habitat Icon of a House.

Interested in becoming a partner family? Partner families have to complete required education courses. Potential partner families are recommended to complete the education requirements before submitting an application. The certificates of completion must be within one year of the closing date. Financial Counseling (pre-purchase) Financial Literacy – Home Stretch/Framework We offer Financial Peace University! The […]

Become a Habitat Home Support Volunteer 

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Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity is looking for caring, dependable volunteers to serve as Home Support Volunteers during minor home repair projects. This important role aligns with our “Crossing the Threshold” policy, where two staff or a staff member and a volunteer will be present during interior rehab projects.  As a Home Support Volunteer, you’ll accompany […]

Housing is everyone’s business…and everyone’s opportunity

Group of volunteers working on a Habitat build.

The City of Red Wing’s Housing Summit on Oct. 29 was an encouraging first step. Leaders from across sectors came together to discuss one of our community’s greatest challenges—and greatest opportunities—housing. It was heartening to see so many people working toward solutions.

Building More Than a House, Building Hope

Several Habitat volunteers and staff stand for a photo with the new homeowner at a local build

Naomi is one of our newest homeowners in Kenyon, MN. Her home is one of two student-build homes completed in 2025. Over 3,000 hours from Kenyon-Wanamingo high school students, 1,800 hours from Rochester volunteers, plus support from local volunteers, her family, friends—and our staff—helped make this home possible.

A New Neighborhood of Hope Begins in Red Wing

Aerial view of the HOPE Heights building site

This is the future site of HOPE Heights–a planned unit deveopment that will bring 26 afforable homes to Red Wing. Momentum is building at HOPE Heights—Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity’s largest project to date. Located on the former St. John’s Hospital site, this five-acre development will bring 26 affordable homes to Red Wing through a […]