When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Where: Cohasset Community Center, 305 NW 1st Ave, Cohasset, MN
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity invites you to Building for Tomorrow, an inspiring evening dedicated to building safe, affordable homes for families right here in our community. Registration is required and a free will offering of $15 is requested. Tickets can be ordered here.

Guests will enjoy uplifting stories, innovative home tours, and delicious appetizers—all while coming together to make a real difference.

Event Highlights

• Mission Moments: Hear firsthand from partner families about how owning a Habitat home has changed their lives.
• Guided Net-Zero Home Tour: Explore one of Habitat’s most energy-efficient homes yet—featuring triple-pane windows, R70 roof insulation, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Silent Auction: Bid on unique local items and experiences, with every dollar going toward Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities, and hope.
• Community Connection: Mingle with neighbors, supporters, and volunteers who believe in the power of working together to build a better tomorrow.

Become a Sponsor – Build More Than Houses
Sponsors make Habitat’s work possible, helping turn dreams of homeownership into reality for local families. Businesses and individuals can choose from several levels of sponsorship, each offering meaningful recognition and community visibility:

• Dream Builder Sponsor ($1,500 and up)
• Groundbreaker Sponsor ($600–$1,499)
• Helping Hands Sponsor ($350–$599)
• Community Partner Sponsor ($150–$349)
• Friend of Habitat ($50–$149)

Every sponsorship directly supports Habitat’s work to create safe, affordable housing in Itasca County—helping families build stability, strength, and self-reliance.

Donate to the Silent Auction
You can also support the event by donating items or experiences for the silent auction. Popular donations include gift baskets, artwork, handcrafted goods, gift certificates, outdoor equipment, and unique local experiences. Your contribution not only raises funds but also highlights your commitment to building a stronger community.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us! If you’re unable to attend the event, please consider giving a donation during Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 20 at www.givemn.org/organization/Itascahabitat.

Itasca County Habitat for Humanity partnered with Prestige Roofing of Grand Rapids to install a GAF roof on the home we are building for partner family Misty and Rhys in Cohasset. Prestige Roofing generously donated its time, skills, and labor to install the roof.

GAF donated the complete roofing system and a System Plus warranty as part of the GAF Habitat for Humanity Community Contractor Program, which combines GAF’s leading network of independent certified contractors with roofing materials from GAF to address a critical need for safe, affordable housing across the country. Since 2011, GAF and its certified contractors have installed more than 2,300 roofs on Habitat homes.

For Misty and Rhys, the new roof represents stability and hope for their family. Their home in Cohasset will provide them with the foundation to thrive, thanks to the collaboration of Habitat volunteers, Prestige Roofing, and the GAF Community Contractor Program, among many others.

“Itasca County Habitat for Humanity is deeply grateful to Prestige Roofing for donating their expertise and labor to this project,” said Jamie Mjolsness, Executive Director of Itasca County Habitat for Humanity. “Together with GAF, they are helping us put a safe, secure roof over the heads of local families like Misty and Rhys, making it possible for them to build brighter futures.”
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About Prestige Roofing: Prestige Roofing is a locally owned roofing contractor that has been serving northern Minnesota for over 25 years with a commitment to quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and community support. Specializing in residential and commercial roofing solutions, Prestige Roofing is proud to be a GAF Certified Contractor and an active partner in giving back through programs like the GAF Community Contractor initiative. By donating labor and expertise, Prestige Roofing helps ensure local families have safe, secure roofs over their heads.
About GAF: GAF is North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer and a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Through the GAF Community Contractor Program, GAF partners with its network of certified contractors to provide roofs for Habitat homes across the U.S., helping to ensure families have safe, reliable shelter.

In 2024, the Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority released a study confirming what many families in our community already knew firsthand: affordable housing is in short supply. Rising costs, limited availability, and aging housing stock have made it difficult for working families to find safe, stable, and affordable homes in Itasca County.

For nearly 35 years, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity has been part of the solution. Since our inception, Itasca Habitat has partnered with the local community to build 50 homes—each one representing not just a house, but a foundation for stability, opportunity, and a brighter future.

Now, in 2025, we are taking an even bigger step to meet this urgent need. For the first time in our history, the organization will be building four homes in a single year. This milestone underscores both the growing demand for affordable housing and our commitment to responding with creativity, determination, and community partnerships.

A key part of Habitat’s approach is the way the community works hand in hand with partner families, through volunteering and financial support. Together, we raise walls, paint trim, and install flooring—not only building homes, but also building community connections. Partner families contribute “sweat equity,” working alongside volunteers to create the very homes they will one day move into. This collaborative process makes each house more than just affordable—it becomes a symbol of shared effort and hope.

These new homes are also about the future. They give young families the chance to put down roots in their home region, staying close to extended family, schools, and jobs. By creating opportunities for stability, Itasca Habitat helps ensure that the next generation of Itasca County residents can thrive in the place they already call home.

The 2024 HRA study provided hard data to back up what our staff, volunteers, and partner families have long experienced: too many in our community are struggling with housing insecurity. By expanding our capacity and accelerating our building schedule, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity is rising to the challenge.
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As we celebrate the achievement of 50 homes and look ahead to building four more in 2025, the message is clear: affordable housing isn’t just a statistic, it’s a lifeline—and Itasca Habitat, together with our community stakeholders and partner families, is committed to making it a reality for more families across Itasca County. We can't do this important work without your help. Please consider donating your time and finances to help provide safe, affordable homes for local families.