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

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

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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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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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Helping Hands, Caring Hearts: Welcome to the Hearts & Hammers Blog

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At Hearts & Hammers, we believe that everyone deserves to live in a safe, well-maintained home—especially those who have spent their lives working hard for their families, their communities, and their country. That’s why, for almost 30 years, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves, gathering volunteers, and making a difference—one house at a time. If

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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Impact, and Community

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 As we wrap up an incredible year at Hearts& Hammers, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to every volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who played a role in our success. Your generosity, hard work, and commitment have made a lasting impact on communities in need. Expanding Our Reach: 2024 Impact HighlightsThis

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