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Now They Can Come and Go Safely

Home revitalization project of a ramp was installed at the front of a home

For Lee and Sharon of Lake City, a new ramp made all the difference. After years of struggling with unsafe entry steps, Habitat’s Home Repair program gave them back independence and peace of mind. Skilled staff, dedicated volunteers, and caring donors made it possible.

Home Is Where Care Lives

Homeowner Denise with the keys to her home

For Denise, homeownership wasn’t just a dream, it was a necessity. She works full-time and is the sole caregiver for her mother, Elaine, whose stage IV cancer made safe, accessible housing essential. Their previous home could no longer support Elaine’s care, putting their future—and their time together—at risk.

Hope Has a New Address!

Hope Has a New Address, new homeowners pose with staff and volunteers outside at the home dedication

Anne & Tabbathia are among the newest Habitat homeowners in Red Wing. After putting in many hours of sweat equity and partnering with local volunteers, friends, family, “and our Red Wing Go 2 Team, they’ve moved into a place of their own.

Their story is proof: Habitat homes are built and purchased, not given away. Families work alongside neighbors and buy their homes with an affordable mortgage, creating strength and stability for the future.

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.

Stronger Together: Partnering for Impact

Sponsors grouping for Partnering for Impact

Goodhue County is Built on Partnerships: Together, We Make It Happen! It takes a village — and we are so grateful for ours. This May, we’re celebrating the power of partnerships that help us build more, serve more, and reach farther. Behind every successful Habitat project is a community that shows up — with support, with […]

Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of Habitat

Three attendees at the beginning of Spring Has Sprung fundraiser

On Tuesday, April 22nd—The sun was shining, the cake was incredible, and the energy was electric—our 4th annual Spring Has Sprung celebration was an evening we’ll never forget! Thank YOU! We were moved by the inspiring words of our guest speakers, surrounded by generous and joyful guests, and amazed to see every auction item find […]