If you've ever wanted to get to know more people on your block, National Night Out is a great place to start! National Night Out (sometimes known locally as Night to Unite) serves as a platform for community engagement, emphasizing the importance of knowing neighbors, building trust with local law enforcement, and fostering a shared sense of responsibility for neighborhood safety.
Events are local and highly adaptable, ranging from small backyard gatherings to large-scale festivals, reflecting the unique character and needs of each community. Hosting a meaningful event can be as simple as inviting neighbors to meet in a driveway to share conversation, snacks, and community.
Interested in hosting a National Night Out event? We encourage you to explore the National Night Out (or Night to Unite) resources available through your city, or visit theNational Night Out website.
You're invited to join our next webinar: Selling Your Habitat Home! Life changes – and sometimes your housing needs change, too. Whether you are looking to upsize or downsize, relocate or find a home that better fits your current needs, this free webinar will guide you through the unique process of selling your Habitat home.
Join fellow Habitat homeowners, future homeowners, families, neighbors, and supporters on August 20 at 5:30 p.m. for The Heights Block Party! Together, we'll celebrate the growing community taking shape at The Heights, connect with one another, and enjoy an evening of fun, food, and neighborhood pride. Invitation and details coming soon!
Join us for a new hands-on Station Learning event focused on essential home maintenance skills! Start with Tool Safety Training and then rotate through interactive stations and gain practical experience in lawn care wind down, cleaning out your gutters, and painting (both interior and exterior). Each station is designed to build confidence and provide real-world skills you can use to care for your home. Lunch will be provided. This is a popular event – register today!
Programmable Thermostat: A programable thermostat is a convenient way to keep your house warmer when you're out of it, and cooler when you're home. This can reduce your monthly energy bill.
Mulch Flower Beds: Mulch flower beds and remove unwanted weeds before their roots take hold.
Reduce Mosquitos: Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Check for puddles and regularly empty landscape features and toys that fill with water. Also check with your local hardware store about products for reducing mosquitoes.
Fencing: Check your fencing and make any necessary repairs. If you’re not sure who owns the fence, you may need to consult the legal documents for your home or hire the assistance of a fence viewer.
Mow Your Lawn: Be sure tomow your lawn every 7 to 10 days, and always mow a dry lawn. Set your mower high to let grass root grow deeper.
Money Minute
Saturday, June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day! We all face risks in life, and insurance is one way to help reduce financial costs when challenging life events happen. A healthy financial plan includes having insurance in place to protect your assets, health, and well-being and your loved ones in the event of a death. Read our guest blog from the Minnesota Homeownership Center: A Guide to Homeowners Insurance.
June is a great time to check your insurance policies and make sure that you have enough coverage and that you can cover your deductible in the event of a loss. Insurance rates for home and auto have risen significantly in recent years. You may want to consider shopping for better rates and coverage. Check out What Every Homeowner Should Know About Insurance.
Reminder: You're invited to enter our annual Homeowner Photo Contest for a chance to win prizes, including a $300 VISA gift card! This year's contest theme is back for a third year – "DIY!" Simply fill out the contest entry form with a pic or two of your project and include a caption highlighting the work you did. The first 50 entries each receive a $20 coupon to ReStore home improvement outlets!
Earlier this month, we hosted a homeowner gathering at FOR Parks Shelter in Roseville, creating connections for homeowners and celebrating the beautiful start to summer. Take a look at the event photo album to see the smiles and laughs that were shared. We hope to see you all at another homeowner event soon!
This month we're highlighting Framework Homeownership! Framework was founded in 2012 by two nonprofits, the Housing Partnership Network and the Minnesota Homeownership Center, in response to the 2008 housing crisis. Since its founding, Framework has become a leading provider of online homebuyer education, helping over 1.5 million first-time homebuyers and homeowners across the country.
The Framework platform delivers engaging, interactive content that guides homebuyers through every stage of the process. Check out the HOA course Framework developed specifically for Habitat homeowners:
Everyone has a story of home. Stories bring our mission to life. From homeowners to volunteers, donors, partners, and community members, every person connected to Twin Cities Habitat helps build stronger communities through homeownership. Sharing these stories helps others understand what safe, stable housing makes possible. It builds connection, deepens understanding, and inspires more people to get involved. Share your habitat story!
