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KVOA News 4: Habitat for Humanity looking for Tucson volunteers

Habitat for Humanity Tucson launched its annual Desert Warriors summer volunteer program, inviting community members to help build affordable housing at the Angels Crossing development through August.

KOLD News 13: Major portion of Grant Road to reopen following months-long improvement project

An important section of Grant Road is reopening following a months-long improvement project.

KGUN 9: Habitat for Humanity Tucson is accepting applications for its upcoming Casitas on Park community

Casitas on Park will bring 21 one- and two-bedroom homes to Tucson's Southside, Habitat for Humanity's first ever community for veterans and adults 55 and older.

KGUN 9: Habitat for Humanity Tucson is accepting applications for its upcoming Casitas on Park community

Casitas on Park will bring 21 one- and two-bedroom homes to Tucson's Southside, Habitat for Humanity's first ever community for veterans and adults 55 and older.

Arizona Daily Star: Photos: Habitat for Humanity Tucson helps 12 local families become homeowners

Habitat for Humanity Tucson celebrated a major milestone on Friday morning with the dedication of the first 12 homes at Angels Crossing.

NEWS 4 TUCSON: Habitat for Humanity Tucson dedicates first solar-powered neighborhood

Twelve Tucson families are celebrating a major milestone, becoming homeowners through Habitat for Humanity. It's the organization's first neighborhood built with solar panels, a feature it plans to include in future communities.

NEWS 4 TUCSON: 12 Tucson families get keys to new Habitat for Humanity homes

Twelve families received the keys to their new homes in the Angels Crossing community near Camino de Oeste and Ina Road on the northwest side.

NEWS 4 TUCSON: 12 Tucson families become homeowners at Angels Crossing

Twelve Tucson families are celebrating a major milestone, becoming homeowners through Habitat for Humanity.

KOLD 13 News: Portion of Grant Road to be closed for months; businesses to stay open

Beginning Friday, May 22, the section of Grant Road between Interstate 10 and Fairview will be closed in both directions for more than two months, as crews complete the RTA Plan, approved by voters in 2006.

arizona daily star: Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Tucson team up to build homes

Two dozen volunteers came together to work on a home in the Angels Crossing neighborhood for a Vietnam veteran and his wife, as part of a workday sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Tucson.

news 4 Tucson KVOA: Volunteers help Tucson veterans and families at Angels Crossing community

Teams from The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Tucson are working side-by-side at Angels Crossing, a new neighborhood designed to support veterans and local families.

KGUN9: Habitat for Humanity is building new homes for 30 families in Marana

Countless volunteer hours have already been invested in the project. On Thursday, dozens of Home Depot employees, part of Team Depot, volunteered to lend a hand.

Arizona Daily Star: A place to call home

Gracie Harvey cries Friday after receiving the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity home.

KGUN 9: Mom receives keys to new Habitat for Humanity home

A mother of three received the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity home today, marking the end of years of housing insecurity and the beginning of a fresh start for her family.

TUCSON NOW - Arizona Lottery and Habitat for Humanity Tucson team up

The Arizona Lottery and Habitat for Humanity Tucson are getting ready to celebrate a home dedication for a single mother. Cydeni Carter joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it.

KGUN 9: Habitat for Humanity helps Southside families land their first homes

With Christmas just days away, five Southside families in Tucson received what many describe as the ultimate holiday gift: the keys to their first homes.

KGUN 9: Local nonprofits looking for support this Giving Tuesday

As Giving Tuesday approaches, many local donors are looking for trusted ways to give where it will make the biggest difference.

KGUN 9: Habitat for Humanity's work to build new homes with the Home Ownership Program

Multiple families will soon be moving into new homes after helping build them with Habitat for Humanity Tucson.

News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV: Families move into new homes with the help from Habitat for Humanity

12 families got the keys to their new homes today and Habitat for Humanity Tucson was a big part of making that happen.

TUCSON NOW: Habitat for Humanity set to celebrate major milestone

Habitat for Humanity Tucson is marking the completion of 12 new affordable homes in southern Arizona. Charlie Buchanan joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson holds wall signing for former President Carter

Honoring former President Jimmy Carter has taken many forms over the past two weeks, and Tucson was no different. Habitat for Humanity Tucson had its own way to celebrate Carter’s storied life.

Habitat For Humanity Tucson Honors Jimmy Carter with Memorial Tribute Wall

Jimmy Carter is honored with a Memorial Tribute Wall at Habitat Tucson's newest neighbor homes in the Old Pueblo off South Nogales Highway.

Habitat For Humanity Tucson Honors Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter spent decades of their lives working with Habitat for Humanity Tucson and KGUN9's Madison Thomas shares the lasting impact and legacy of their work.

Habitat For Humanity Tucson remembers Jimmy Carter's decades long work with the nonprofit

Jimmy Carter helped to make Habitat for Humanity a household name, and through his own demonstration of service, he taught us that we belong to each other and there is never a bad time to lend a helping hand.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson discusses impact of former President Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter’s impact went beyond his four-year term as president. In his life outside of the Oval Office, he put community service and specifically “Habitat for Humanity” in the spotlight.

Tucson volunteers gathered for this celebratory home build Saturday morning raising the walls of three new homes.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson celebrates Former President Jimmy Carter's 100th Birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter is about to hit a big milestone. His 100th birthday is on October 1st.

7 families receive keys to brand new homes from Habitat for Humanity Tucson

Habitat for Humanity Tucson gifted seven homes this morning, reaching a historic milestone of building and giving away a total of 501 homes since 1980.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson celebrates 500th home

On Friday, Habitat for Humanity Tucson unveiled seven homes for families in need, changing lives as they handed over the keys to their 500th home.

500th home built in a seven-home neighborhood

One of the the new Habitat for Humanity houses built in a seven-home neighborhood near East Speedway and North Rosemont Boulevard includes the 500th house the group has built in Tucson since 1980.

Celebrating the 500th home built since 1980

Habitat for Humanity Tucson is celebrating its 500th home built since 1980 on Jun. 28 at Valor Vista, Habitat Tucson’s new seven-home neighborhood in Midtown.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson celebrates 24th annual Women Build event

24th annual Habitat for Humanity Tucson "Women Build" event to celebrate Women's History Month.

Habitat For Humanity and City of Tucson working on new affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity and the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department are working to bring more affordable housing to Tucson’s southside.

Pima County approves millions for affordable housing

More than 800 affordable housing units are expected to be completed in the coming years, thanks to millions in funding from Pima County.

Rosie on the House: How Habitat for Humanity can help with home repairs

Tucsonans pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter with the help of Habitat for Humanity

Paying tribute to Rosalynn Carter with the help of Habitat for Humanity

Tucsonans pay tribute to Rosalynn Carter with the help of Habitat for Humanity

UA students present research on poverty in city of Tucson

The University, in partnership with the Habitat for Humanity, presented its 7th annual community forum Tuesday

Habitat for Humanity Tucson Receives $4 Million Investment by Northern Trust

Habitat for Humanity Tucson, one of the largest providers of affordable homes in Southern Arizona, recently received a $4 million investment from Northern Trust.

Rosie on the House: Recycled building materials for home projects

Maximizing the opportunity to utilize recycled goods is something you will need to discuss ahead of time with your contractor.

Giving Tuesday provides easy way to donate to Arizona nonprofits

If you need something to revive you from a food coma or a shopping stupor, Giving Tuesday offers the perfect remedy.

Habitat for Humanity building in-fill homes on vacant land in Tucson

Staff and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity build in-fill homes on vacant land on East Yavapai Road.

Habitat for Humanity brings women together for community improvement

The nonprofit held a Women’s Build Project bringing women together for volunteer work building several homes in the Santa Cruz Southwest neighborhood.

High cost to build home challenges Habitat for Humanity

"Right now, there's a huge demand for building in this county and there are interruptions in the supply chain.

Murals in Tucson raise $150,000 for local nonprofits

Four Southern Arizona nonprofits received a total of $150,000 dollars Monday from NOVA Home Loan's "Where We Call Home" giving campaign.

Habitat for Humanity builds 12 homes in Marana for Giving Tuesday

Since Habitat for Humanity first started in 1980, they have built over 500 homes in Southern Arizona.

Tucson veteran receives new Habitat for Humanity home

Usually about 50 to 100 people show up when Habitat for Humanity Tucson invites the public in to learn more about its program.

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