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Christy Ohlrogge

Christy Ohlrogge joins us as an AmeriCorps Service Member looking to step into new opportunities to make a difference as a communicator for change. Having lived in the Twin Cities her entire life, she plans to use her degree in Communication Studies from the University of Minnesota to help others and advocate for change to improve quality of life in Minnesota. She loves cats, food, photography, and watches a plethora of shows on TV (including anime).

A house build site and a completed Habitat home.

Hardware & Tools

Looking to upgrade your tool box but don’t have anyone to pass your oldies down to? Never fear! The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore is one of the few places that take used tools donations. You may ask, “there’s no way you take everything –...

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Upcycled chairs up for vote at ReStore.

A Game of "Thrownes"

When it came time for our ReStores to host the Upcycle Challenge back in April, ReStore Sale Associate, Mark, jumped at the opportunity. For the...

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Volunteers planting native plants.

DIY Rain Garden

This year at our Jordan Week of Kindness event, our partners at Metro Blooms demonstrated how to plant a rain garden. Here's what we learned so you...

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Doors at ReStore.

Windows and Doors Galore

We've always got all the things a potential DIYer could need to make some changes in their home - including knowledge! Read up from our information...

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David as a site supervisor on a build site.

Retire to Do Something, Not from Something

After nearly 17 years with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, David Michaelson retired on August 31, 2018. David has shown undeniable passion and a...

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Paul and volunteers at a Global Village build.

The Joy of Volunteering

If you walk into the Minneapolis ReStore on any given Wednesday, there's a good chance you could see Regular Volunteer, Paul H. pop out on the floor...

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Decorative photo holder that says

The DIY Gift Season

Now that we're (finally) hitting spring weather, many will start to feel the desire to do spring cleaning and projects around the house. We often...

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Group of AmeriCorps members at a build site.

Newbie Upcycle Challenger

Hi everyone, I'm an AmeriCorps member serving in the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity office. With this illustrious title comes everything you would...

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A Habitat home in progress and finished.

Cristo Rey - Andrese

Two years ago, we posted a blog about the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Corporate Work Study Program. Students from this program spend time working...

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Volunteers at a build site.

The Season of Volunteering

Did you know that Minnesota is number two in the country for people volunteering every year? Last year, according to the Corporation for National &...

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