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 […]

Two Hearts & Hammers Family Groups, One Coincidental Connection Some coincidences just feel meant to be. This fall, two of Hearts & Hammers’ longest-running volunteer groups – each with deep roots in our history – went out on the very same weekend. They didn’t meet on the job site or plan it that way, but […]

A Fresh Coat of Red and a Legacy of Service   This fall, the Lake Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul was filled with the sound of paintbrushes, hammers, and laughter as more than 40 Kraus-Anderson employees, family members, and friends joined Hearts & Hammers to restore the home of Frances Gandy. Frances, a 60-year-old disabled […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

As a board member of Hearts and Hammers, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how generosity and community spirit come together to create real change. One of the most impactful ways we rally support each year is through our Annual Charity Golf Event, the Hearts and Hammers Golf Classic – a day filled with […]