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Impact in action.

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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.

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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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Volunteer Darwin holding a paint can in one of our Habitat builds.

‘I’ll volunteer until they tell me I’m in the way’: At 87, Darwin Builds Hope

Darwin has dedicated over 20 years of service to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity. At 87, he has a contagious spirit that inspires the volunteers ...
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Image of unfinished Habitat house.

Looking for a homeowner in Kenyon, Minnesota

To qualify for our homeowner program you must have an ability to make monthly mortgage payments and a willingness to partner in building a home. ...
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Home revitalization project of a ramp was installed at the front of a home

Now They Can Come and Go Safely

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 ...
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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
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
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
Volunteer Darwin holding a paint can in one of our Habitat builds.

‘I’ll volunteer until they tell me I’m in the way’: At 87, Darwin Builds Hope

Darwin has dedicated over 20 years of service to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity. At 87, he has a contagious
Read More
Image of unfinished Habitat house.

Looking for a homeowner in Kenyon, Minnesota

To qualify for our homeowner program you must have an ability to make monthly mortgage payments and a willingness to
Read More
Home revitalization project of a ramp was installed at the front of a home

Now They Can Come and Go Safely

For Lee and Sharon of Lake City, a new ramp made all the difference. After years of struggling with unsafe
Read More

See the Difference You Make

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

Ten volunteers raising the roof on a Habitat build
Two Habitat volunteers standing in the framing of a home
Two Habitat volunteers working on the facade of a new home build
Six men with hard hats standing together at a GCHFH build site
Habitat volunteer moves a load of wood in a wheelbarrow
Volunteers, staff and family pose on the porch of a new Habitat build and dedication
Future homeowner and her kids pose with shovels at the groundbreaking at their new home