News & Stories

Impact in action.

News & Stories​

Three male volunteers standing near siding they will apply to a Habitat build

Impact in action.

News & Stories of Impact

See what you make possible. Discover the latest stories, news, and updates from our builds, families, and community partners.

  • All
  • News
  • Stories
Bob BIdon, Habitat Construction Manager.

At 82, Bob Keeps Building

Bob has been building houses nearly all of his life. At 82, he's not ready to give up building just yet.
Read More
Lou Behrens, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer at the build site.

Lou’s Second Act: The Rochester Build Crew

Lou Behrens started volunteering with Habitat in 2014 after retiring after a 33-year career as an engineer at IBM, but his connection began earlier.
Read More
Habitat volunteer from Acrotech.

Acrotech Build Day

A success! Volunteers spent the day working with ICF blocks to build a strong foundation.
Read More
Habitat Homeowner standing in front of a op-up banner that reads 'Together, Building Homes, Building Hope, Building Community'

At a Housing Crossroads, Red Wing Breaks Ground on 26-Home Workforce Housing Development

Nearly 150 community members gathered yesterday on the former St. John’s Hospital site to break ground on the first homes at HOPE Heights.
Read More
Metal ramp leading into a house.

The Right Ad at the Right Time

Ken was struggling to stay safe in his own home. Between the stairs of entry into his house, the raised side into the bathtub, and ...
Read More
Joe White (From Lake City) standing in front of the Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity van.

From the Ground Up

Joe White, a board member from Lake City, sees firsthand the challenge many communities are facing—and why this work matters.
Read More
Bob BIdon, Habitat Construction Manager.

At 82, Bob Keeps Building

Bob has been building houses nearly all of his life. At 82, he's not ready to give up building just
Lou Behrens, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer at the build site.

Lou’s Second Act: The Rochester Build Crew

Lou Behrens started volunteering with Habitat in 2014 after retiring after a 33-year career as an engineer at IBM, but
Habitat volunteer from Acrotech.

Acrotech Build Day

A success! Volunteers spent the day working with ICF blocks to build a strong foundation.
Habitat Homeowner standing in front of a op-up banner that reads 'Together, Building Homes, Building Hope, Building Community'

At a Housing Crossroads, Red Wing Breaks Ground on 26-Home Workforce Housing Development

Nearly 150 community members gathered yesterday on the former St. John’s Hospital site to break ground on the first homes
Metal ramp leading into a house.

The Right Ad at the Right Time

Ken was struggling to stay safe in his own home. Between the stairs of entry into his house, the raised
Joe White (From Lake City) standing in front of the Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity van.

From the Ground Up

Joe White, a board member from Lake City, sees firsthand the challenge many communities are facing—and why this work matters.

See the Difference You Make

A look at recent builds, dedications, and community moments.