Tag: Housing First Minnesota Foundation
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Rochester debuts first-ever Dream Home, benefiting the Housing First Minnesota Foundation
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation is proud to launch its first-ever Dream Home in the Rochester area as part of the 2026 Spring Parade of Homes. This milestone marks an important step in expanding the Foundation’s programs, partnerships, and impact across greater Minnesota. The Rochester Dream Home, constructed by Zen Custom Homes, pairs bold, modern… Read More
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The community behind mission-driven Housing First Minnesota Foundation projects
While the Housing First Minnesota Foundation works to build safe housing for Minnesotans in need through its Community Build Projects, these efforts often come with unique challenges—delayed timelines, evolving scopes to address nonprofit partners’ needs, and flexibility from housing industry supporters. Despite project hurdles, trade partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers have consistently been at the… Read More
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2nd Annual Stones to Homes Pulte Curling Tournament brings together trades and community in support of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation
The 2nd Annual Stones to Homes Pulte Curling Tournament, hosted in partnership by the Housing First Minnesota Foundation and Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC, proved to be an incredible afternoon of fun, connection, and impact. Returning for its second year, the event brought together industry partners, supporters, and community leaders for a unique curling experience—all… Read More
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Ribbon cutting at Veteran Village celebrates the powerful collaboration of the Minnesota housing industry
On Dec. 3, 2025, hundreds gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Veteran Village in Eagan—a first-of-its-kind supportive housing community for veterans and their families. This milestone event marked the culmination of a project that could not have been achieved without the extraordinary generosity of the housing industry. “The choice was simple—we are choosing to… Read More
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Touring for a cause
This fall’s Parade of Homes featured five stunning Dream Homes selected for their exemplary design, craftsmanship, and livability, with tour proceeds supporting the Housing First Minnesota Foundation. The lineup included McDonald Construction Partners, LLC in West Lakeland; Hartman Homes, Inc. in Houlton, Wisconsin; Veteran Village in partnership with Lennar and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans… Read More
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Hope House: How construction partners are building hope, transforming youth futures
On Oct. 9, 2025, the Housing First Minnesota Foundation reached an important milestone as it gathered with industry partners to celebrate and launch a vital project serving youth in crisis in the southwest metro suburbs. At the center of this initiative is Hope House, a youth crisis shelter, being built in collaboration with Build Partner… Read More
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Fall home tours highlighted momentum & craftsmanship across Minnesota
Last fall, Minnesota’s residential construction and remodeling community opened its doors—literally—to the public through a curated trio of home tours presented by Housing First Minnesota: the Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase, and Artisan Home Tour. Together, these events offered a comprehensive look at the latest in new construction, renovation, and high-end custom homebuilding while also… Read More
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Housing First Minnesota Foundation: Forward Look for 2026
Building a brighter Minnesota for all in 2026 As 2026 begins, the Housing First Minnesota Foundation is preparing for another impactful year addressing homelessness through its Community Build Projects. With two projects underway and strong relationships growing among service providers, build partners, and trade partners, the Foundation is set to make a meaningful impact across… Read More
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Housing industry unites for Give to the Max Day
On Nov. 21, Minnesota’s housing industry came together for a meaningful cause during Give to the Max Day, the state’s annual celebration of philanthropy. Builders, remodelers and industry partners joined forces to support the Housing First Minnesota Foundation, raising funds to advance the Foundation’s mission of providing safe housing for those in need. The Housing… Read More
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Industry raises record-breaking funds at ninth annual Gala
Last week, the annual Housing First Minnesota Foundation Gala hosted its biggest night of fundraising and ended the night with a record-breaking total. The mission of the Housing First Minnesota Foundation is to end homelessness in Minnesota by building safe housing for those in need. Together with their build partners and community groups, the Foundation… Read More
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