Celebrating 40 years of impact
For 40 years, Habitat for Humanity Tucson has built strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Building homes, changing lives; none of what we’ve accomplished would have been possible without the support we have received from our generous donors, devoted volunteers and partner homeowners. We are so thankful for every donation, every HabiStore purchase, and every hour of volunteer time invested.
As we celebrate our past, we look forward to framing our future for the next 40 years as we build a Tucson community where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat Tucson founded
July 1, 1980
Rev. George Tolman and Jerry McFarland started the 7th Habitat affiliate in the country here at Habitat Tucson. Two years later, our first completed Habitat home was dedicated on Plumer Ave!
Miracle on Mountain
July 30, 1993
In Habitat Tucson’s first “blitz build,” Habitat Tucson aimed to have a house completed in just one week! Since it was constructed on South Mountain Avenue, it was called “Miracle on Mountain.”
100th home!
February 1, 1997
Habitat Tucson completed and dedicated our 100th home! It took just six more years to complete another 100 homes by 2003. The 300th Habitat Tucson home was completed and dedicated in 2009. Incredible!
Women Build
March 15, 1998
Habitat Tucson hosts its first ever Women Build! At Habitat Tucson, women and children make up the majority of those living in our neighborhoods, and we know what a difference equitable housing makes. We believe equality for all women, a strong sense of self and confidence, and empowering women to achieve economic independence are vitally important issues. Now in its 19th year, Women Build celebrates the power and impact women have on their communities.
Building Freedom Day
September 11, 2002
Building Freedom Day became a way to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 while bringing the community together to build homes, community, and hope.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
May 1, 2005
Another first! Habitat Tucson launches the first ever Rainbow Build – a home built in partnership with the LBGTQ community.
HabiStore opens!
July 30, 2006
The Habitat for Humanity Tucson HabiStore opened its doors! More than a year before it planned, the HabiStore generated enough in sales to build its first home.
The HabiStore serves as a recycling hub that helps people keep working, useable household items out of landfills. Then the store’s profits fund the building of energy efficient Habitat homes!
Building Green
June 1, 2009
The first four homes certified “silver” under Pima County’s new green-building code were built by Habitat Tucson volunteers. Our Habitat homes are Energy Star rated, built to eliminate air leakage, and reduce the burden on households as energy prices rise.
A Brush With Kindness
May 1, 2012
Habitat Tucson expanded our community resources by launching the A Brush With Kindness program, which helps low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes, allowing residents to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity.
400th Home!
November 30, 2015
Another milestone! The walls were raised on Habitat Tucson’s 400th home! Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors made this achievement reality.
Introducing Carters Court
July 30, 2019
Groundbreaking begins in Habitat’s 10th Tucson neighborhood, named after Habitat’s most famous volunteers, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. A true testament that strong and stable homes help build strong and stable communities.
Looking Forward
July 1, 2020
