Category: Family Stories

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The promise of safety, stability, security, and freedom

Like so many people this year, Zaida and her children were forced to move after a huge spike in rent. How can a single mom who works night shifts afford a 66% rent increase in just one year? It was impossible. Zaida and her children overcame many obstacles, but the past few years were rough

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Charlene: “I want to give my kids the stability I never had.”

Charlene is a single mother of two children, 14-year-old James and 10-year-old Ira. They are homebodies that love to spend time with each other. Charlene has been a food service worker for the last 15 years but dreams of being a baker. Her passion is baking and decorating cakes and in her free time loves
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Jessica and Manuel are ready to build their home together

Manuel knew Jessica was the one from the moment he met her. He asked her to marry him after knowing her for just two weeks. Now, they are happily married with two kids, and they are ready to build a home together.  They currently live with Jessica’s mother. Their place is small, and the kids’
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Celebrating Chelsea’s New Home

World Habitat Week concluded with Chelsea receiving the keys to her new home! She celebrated her home dedication with the whole Habitat community.  Through Chelsea's effort and the partnership of her community, Chelsea has given her kids a safe haven. Habitat Tucson was proud to celebrate alongside her when she received the keys to her
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From Homelessness to Her Dream Home, Julia’s Story

Julia grew up in and out of homelessness. While staying in shelters, she was split up from her father and the role of guardian of her siblings fell onto her shoulders. From a young age, she has been a caretaker. “Both me and my sister couldn't even stay with my father throughout the night. At
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Ivan and Victoria: Home is Freedom

Ivan and Victoria’s family of 5 lives in a 2 bedroom apartment. Their apartment is definitely not large enough for the five of them. Ivan has worked remotely since before the pandemic, and his office doubles as the bedroom for his three children.  [mk_blockquote font_family="none"] “If I have an important meeting, I have to drag
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A Safe Place for Denim’s Sons

Family is the most important thing in Denim’s life. But as a single mother of two sons, it’s been tough living in a bad neighborhood and constantly worrying about her kids’ safety. Denim has had a bad mice problem and the landlord refuses to call an exterminator. All in all, it isn’t the best place
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What an Affordable Home Means for Chelsea

A safe yard where they can play. A strong roof that never leaks. Enough room inside to eat, and play, and learn without crashing into one another. All that is possible with an affordable Habitat home.

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Nikuze’s Dream of Home

[mk_blockquote font_family="none"] "A person is happier when they have a place to call home." [/mk_blockquote] Originally from Rwanda, Nikuze spent many years in a refugee camp in Tanzania. Both of Nikuze’s first two children were born at this camp. Garison, her oldest son, remembers their years in the refugee camp, saying, “People would rob others
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