Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity was recognized as an Affiliate of Distinction by Habitat for Humanity International for its operational excellence. Volunteers contributed a record number of days in 2017 supporting construction projects, ReStore locations, and neighborhood events. The 2017 Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala raised over $800,000 for the organization. Both ReStore locations were recognized for their commitment to social responsibility. A new program called Age in Place began providing chore services to help seniors remain in their homes. Generous donors like Andersen Corporation and the F.R. Bigelow Foundation provided large donations and investments to multiply the organization's impact.

1. 2017
Habitat
Highlights

2. affiliate of distinction
Habitat for Humanity International recognized our
operational excellence, naming us one of 23 Affiliates of
Distinction. Out of 1,300+ Habitat affiliates worldwide,
Twin Cities Habitat is the only affiliate recognized from
Minnesota, and one of only three affiliates recognized of
comparable size.

3. most volunteer days ever
Volunteers contributed thousands of days on
construction and repair sites, at both ReStore locations,
and for neighborhood events like Charles Avenue
Residents Regenerate and Jordan Week of Kindness.
YOU made this our biggest volunteer year ever.

4. record-setting gala
Our 2017 Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala brought in
$800,000+ for our mission. Get your tickets now for the
party of the year on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in a new
location: The Depot – Minneapolis. Last year, we
auctioned a signed Prince guitar, so you won’t want to
miss the special items we have in store for this year.

5. ReStore recognition
Our ReStore Home Improve Outlets were recognized for
their commitment to social good. The Minnesota
Retailers Association named ReStore Minnesota’s Retail
Champion for Social Responsibility. The stores divert a
thousand tons of waste from landfills and contribute to
Habitat’s mission.

6. new program for seniors
Our new Age in Place program kicked off 10 chore
services projects this fall. We’re gearing up for 10
springtime projects and continue to develop the program
to help aging homeowners remain in the homes they
own and love.

7. multiplying the impact
Generous donors and sponsors are multiplying their
impact with gifts to Habitat. Andersen Corporation
committed $1M in giving, and the F.R. Bigelow
Foundation invested $1M from its endowment into Twin
Cities Habitat as a program related investment.

8. experience of a lifetime
Orin Scandrett, 87, helped found Twin Cities Habitat in
1985. In 2017, Orin joined a build trip to Cambodia and
said it was “the greatest experience of [his] life.” We’re
thrilled and inspired by his dedication to poverty
alleviation.

9. funding hit new heights
Lawmakers heard affordable housing advocates loud
and clear. They awarded $126M in state funds for 1,823
affordable housing units across the state, including
$1.7M for 49 Twin Cities Habitat projects. It’s the largest
funding award we’ve ever received from Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency.

10. Thank you for
a great 2017!
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