A note of gratitude from a Habitat Tucson homebuyer: My journey has almost come to an end. I have five weeks left, and it’s been a long and hard one for me, but it’s definitely been well worth it. I love knowing that my youngest child will actually have a place to call home, and …
Until Habitat for Humanity Tucson, the idea of being a homeowner was nothing but a dream. In fact, I thought it was impossible. I am thankful that I decided to call Habitat Tucson, and I’m even more grateful for the opportunity to become a homeowner. Now I have the freedom to make the decisions regarding my home.
Navy veteran James Gunderson and his wife, Barbara, live in their home of 40 years. It’s their sanctuary. Their large family joins them for holidays and other special occasions. But, weather and time had taken a toll on the home, leaving the Gundersons with fear that they would not be able to remain in their …
Imagine. You are a single-mother raising two teenage daughters. You want to show them your determination to provide them a life of safety and happiness. But for years, you’ve lived in a cramped duplex — sharing a bedroom. You work a full-time job, but you have little credit and no equity. You’re ready to show …
What is Legacy Giving? Legacy Giving is a way to invest in your community long after you’re gone. Creating a will is a smart and easy way to protect your family and leave a legacy. But that’s not all your will can do. Did you know? You can make a significant impact in your community by …
On Saturday May 13, nearly 100 volunteers helped drywall, paint, and landscape the newest Habitat Tucson homes during Women Build 2017! See pictures from Women Build 2017. It was a very hot Tucson day, but the volunteers worked diligently alongside future homebuyers to build homes and hope. Then, they celebrated the hard work and efforts …
Spring brings a lot of wonderful things – flowers, the Easter bunny, official baseball season, and of course spring break. It also happens to be both Global Service Month and Financial Literacy Month, two things very important to what we do at Habitat for Humanity to make homeownership a reality for thousands of Southern Arizona …
No stranger to construction, veteran Victor Gonzalez is a force to be reckoned with on the Habitat Tucson build site. He wields a hammer with grace and precision that only comes from years of experience. That’s because he worked in a construction battalion during his years in the Navy. Victor joined the Navy on his …
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