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Land O’Lakes Volunteers Transform Longtime Home in the Twin Cities

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Hearts & Hammers was honored to welcome a brand-new Home Sponsor and volunteer team from Land O’Lakes, Inc. in 2025, led by Team Captain Leah McKeon, Senior Community Relations Specialist. Their inaugural project brought together 40 volunteers working in two shifts, all showing up with energy, compassion, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful […]

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Program Day Spotlight: Community Effort Brings New Life to Jean’s Home

Homeowner Spotlights, News, Sponsorship /

 On July 25, nearly 40 volunteers rallied together to transform the longtime home of Jean McLaren, a 69-year-old Minneapolis resident and lifelong member of the community. Perkins & Will generously sponsored the project day, with additional volunteer support from Emanuelson-Podas. Team Captain Jared Kaesmeyer led the charge. “What a day! We transformed Jean’s home. We

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A smiling Hearts & Hammers volunteer stands next to homeowner Margaret on her front porch. The volunteer wears a white Hearts & Hammers T-shirt, and Margaret is dressed in a floral top with blue glasses. They stand in front of the freshly painted exterior of her Minneapolis home.

McGough’s Gift: Restoring a Home, Honoring a Life of Service

Homeowner Spotlights, Sponsorship /

Every year, our friends at McGough go above and beyond by creating what has become a Hearts & Hammers tradition: the McGough Signature Home. This special project brings together McGough and a team of trusted partners to deliver not just repairs, but a complete home transformation for one very deserving homeowner. This year, that homeowner

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Two Homes. Two States. One Incredible Day of Service.

Homeowner Spotlights, News, Sponsorship /

On May 8, Braun Intertec pulled off something pretty remarkable. While most companies might plan a single volunteer day and call it good, Braun Intertec went bigger – organizing two home projects in two different states on the same day. One team worked in Minnesota. The other in Texas. The mission? Help two longtime homeowners

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Property Tax Spike? You Might Be Eligible for a Refund

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If your property tax bill gave you sticker shock this year, you’re not imagining things. Many Twin Cities homeowners—especially in Minneapolis—are seeing increases of 15% or more. Rising city costs and declining commercial property values are shifting the tax burden onto residential properties. But here’s some good news you may not have heard: Minnesota’s Special

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"Young volunteer smiling while holding up a Hearts & Hammers t-shirt in front of a recently restored home, showcasing the organization's mission to restore homes and touch lives."

Hearts & Hammers Featured in Ace Hardware’s Heartware Stories

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We’re excited to share that Hearts & Hammers is featured in Ace Hardware’s Heartware Stories series! This story highlights the impact of our work and the power of community-driven home restoration. Through our partnership with Marvin Home Center, an Ace Hardware store, and Marvin’s corporate team, we’ve expanded our impact to Warroad, Minnesota. In 2024,

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Two gray hoodies from the Vintage Bob Walker collection are displayed against a black and gray gradient background. One hoodie features the phrase 'Restoring Homes. Touching Lives.' on the front, while the other showcases the Hearts & Hammers logo with crossed hammers, 'MN' and 'TX' state abbreviations, and 'Established 1986' in red text. Bold red distressed text at the top reads 'VINTAGE BOB WALKER,' and at the bottom, 'HOODIES AND T-SHIRTS.'

Introducing the Hearts & Hammers Merch Store: Wear Your Support with Pride!

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the official Hearts & Hammers merch store, now live at Bonfire! Every purchase directly supports our mission to help homeowners in need, providing essential exterior home repairs and improvements for seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans. Honoring Bob Walker: The Vintage Collection One of the most exciting additions to

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Alt text: A group of volunteers wearing McGough-branded white t-shirts gathers outdoors in a residential neighborhood for a community service event. They are listening to a speaker near a McGough-branded canopy tent, which has a table with refreshments. The setting includes houses, garages, and a utility pole, indicating a home improvement or renovation project. The weather is sunny and bright.

Celebrating Over a Decade of Support: Thank You, McGough Construction!

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At Hearts & Hammers, our mission to provide essential exterior home improvements for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and veterans is only possible with the support of our incredible sponsors. Today, we are thrilled to recognize and extend our deepest gratitude to McGough Construction for their continued partnership and generosity as our newest Gold Level

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