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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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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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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

Keep Your Tax Dollars at Work—Here

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 ...
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Homeowner Denise with the keys to her home

Home Is Where Care Lives

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 ...
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Become a Habitat Home Support Volunteer 

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

Hope Has a New Address!

Anne & Tabbathia are among the newest Habitat homeowners in Red Wing. After putting in many hours of sweat equity
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Group of volunteers working on a Habitat build.

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

The City of Red Wing’s Housing Summit on Oct. 29 was an encouraging first step. Leaders from across sectors came
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Several Habitat volunteers and staff stand for a photo with the new homeowner at a local build

Building More Than a House, Building Hope

Naomi is one of our newest homeowners in Kenyon, MN. Her home is one of two student-build homes completed in
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Aerial view of the HOPE Heights building site

A New Neighborhood of Hope Begins in Red Wing

This is the future site of HOPE Heights–a planned unit deveopment that will bring 26 afforable homes to Red Wing.

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Safe At Home Banner with Tools for Home Repair

Red Wing Home Repair Relief Program Helps Residents

Red Wing, MN — Aging roofs, unreliable heating, inaccessible entrances—these are the kinds of challenges that can threaten not only

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Sponsors grouping for Partnering for Impact

Stronger Together: Partnering for Impact

Goodhue County is Built on Partnerships: Together, We Make It Happen! It takes a village — and we are so grateful

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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