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Building health through housing: Fairview invests $1M in Habitat for Humanity. Gmhf is grateful for Fairview's leadership in the Healthcare for Housing Minnesota Coalition, which grew out of its Fellows program, and for this investment in affordable homeownership. September 24, 2026 Access to stable, affordable housing is one of the significant factors influencing a person's health and wellbeing. That's why Fairview has invested $1 million in Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to help expand affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the Twin Cities. This investment reflects Fairview's role as an anchor institution and its commitment to improving community health by addressing the social determinants of health. Research shows a strong connection between homeownership and better health outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homeowners experience lower rates of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, stroke, and kidney disease. Stable housing is also associated with increased use of preventive care and reduced reliance on emergency services. "Everyone deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, stable home," said James Hereford, Fairview Chief Executive Officer. "This investment reflects our continued commitment to strengthening communities by addressing the factors that shape health beyond clinical care. By providing affordable capital to Twin Cities Habitat for housing development, we're helping create lasting opportunities for Minnesota families to thrive." Fairview's investment will support Habitat's pre-development activities, including site acquisition, planning, architectural design, site preparation, and other early-stage work required before construction financing becomes available. While these activities are critical to creating affordable housing, they can be difficult to fund through traditional financing sources. By providing affordable capital for this work, Fairview is helping Habitat move projects forward more quickly and create additional homeownership opportunities for local families. Photo credit: Fairview

The prescription is home: housing as healthcare. If you walked into a doctor's office with a chronic cough, you may receive a prescription for medicine. But what if the real culprit was the mold in an unsafe apartment? There are many factors that influence wellbeing, with the healthcare industry widely agreeing that only 20% of a person's health outcomes are determined by medical care. The remaining 80% is driven by a person's environment and lifestyle - including where Twin Cities Habitat live. A large, local healthcare company recognizes that quality housing achieves positive public health outcomes. During their recent employee build week, Fairview announced a $1 million Program Related Investment (PRI) to Twin Cities Habitat. "Everyone deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, stable home," said James Hereford, Fairview Chief Executive Officer. "This investment reflects our continued commitment to strengthening communities by addressing the factors that shape health beyond clinical care. By providing affordable capital to Twin Cities Habitat for housing development, we're helping create lasting opportunities for Minnesota families to thrive." Fairview's PRI will support Habitat's predevelopment activities including site acquisition, planning, architectural design, site preparation, and other early-stage work required before construction financing becomes available. "This program-related investment will provide critical predevelopment funds - often the most challenging to secure - to allow Twin Cities Habitat to innovate and scale our work including at our largest-ever development, The Heights," said Chris Coleman, President & CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. "We are grateful for Fairview's leadership and partnership in helping more families in our communities access homes they can afford, and the opportunity to build healthy, secure futures." This investment enables construction across the Twin Cities Habitat pipeline and will ultimately empower more families in the region to experience the transformational power of home. For more information about how housing is health, and the impact of this partnership, please visit https://www.fairview.org/blog/fairview-invests-1-million-habitat-humanity. Donate now. Your gift unlocks bright futures! Donate now to create, preserve, and promote affordable homeownership in the Twin Cities.