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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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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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Blog image for Home Support Volunteer - Join us in Building Hope, Homes & Community

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 and partnering with local volunteers, ...
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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 2025. Over 3,000 hours from ...
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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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Goodhue County Habitat Leadership[ around a table

We’re Hiring: Community Engagement and Marketing Manager

Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity is seeking a passionate, creative communicator and relationship builder to join our team as Community

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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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Three attendees at the beginning of Spring Has Sprung fundraiser

Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of Habitat

On Tuesday, April 22nd—The sun was shining, the cake was incredible, and the energy was electric—our 4th annual Spring Has

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Two male Habitat volunteers working on a ramp as a home revitalization project

Why Your Support is Needed Now More Than Ever!

Everyone Deserves a Safe Place to Call Home — Let’s Build That Future Together The affordable housing crisis continues to

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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