We build partnerships with a lot of different organizations. Some of them give us their time, some of them give us their expertise, and some of them donate really big things, like roofs and houses! All of them are important to us.
Our Partners
Housing First Minnesota Foundation
In 2016, the BATC Foundation (now Housing First Minnesota Foundation) along with build partner Vujovich Design Build graciously took Bluebird House under their wing; designed and built a new family room addition, bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and storage area. All materials and labor were donated through their vendors and partners!
Saint Paul College
The Saint Paul College students did their 14th kitchen remodel for us at Independence House in 2021. Our partnership began with the Saratoga kitchen in 2006. We are so fortunate to have the students from Saint Paul College as partners! The carpentry students have also built storage sheds at a few of the houses. And the Cabinetry students just installed a wall unit at Maple Grove House in 2025; hundreds of hours to design, build and install!
Century College
Our collaboration began in 2006 with Century College students do the designs for our 14 kitchen remodels.
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and International Standards & Training Alliance
Our partnership and subsequent flooring install began back in 2011 and continues today! INSTALL Training Center has done a project per year for us, and just installed the entire level of new flooring, including the bedrooms, at Lake Drive house!
Minnesota Real Estate Investors Association
We are excited to have a new partner in MnREIA! Their skilled volunteers in the trade kicked off with a big project in 2024; removing and rebuilding the ramp at Jersey House. They also removed and installed a new patio door at Webster House. To kick off summer 2025, they will be installing one patio door/month at June, 36th and Althea houses.
