Category: Home Repair

Habitat Happenings

Thank You, Volunteers!

Groups of volunteers are one of the most reliable sources of volunteer labor for Habitat Tucson, enabling our homes to remain affordable. A group can accomplish a lot of quality work, quickly! By volunteering with a group, you can build homes, community, and hope.  Habitat Tucson is incredibly grateful for all of the hard work
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November 22, 2022 No Comments
Habistore- Recent Updates

Making a Difference: Serving on the Selection Committee

“I want children to have stability. I want children to have a stable place where they don’t have to go from apartment to apartment–I just don’t think it’s good for them. I want them to have a place that they can call home.”

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September 13, 2022 No Comments
Family Stories

“Such a Blessing” : A Critical Home Repair Story

Ana Gutierrez has always loved living in her home in South Tucson. She shares the home with her husband and son, and they even raise a few chickens in their backyard. But last winter, her roof started leaking and needed repairs. Her husband needed foot surgery around the same time, which meant they could not
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May 13, 2022 No Comments
DIY

Home Improvement: Winter Edition

It’s beginning to look a lot like winter! Here in Tucson, we are lucky enough to enjoy mild temperatures without having to shovel snow. But there are still some necessary steps we can take to protect and maintain our homes during this cozy holiday season. Remember: your home is an investment, and homes need people
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December 20, 2021 No Comments
Veteran

“Like a New House”: A Critical Home Repair

[mk_ornamental_title text_color="#00afd7" font_family="none" font_size="22" font_weight="bold" ornament_style="norman-short-single" ornament_color="#00afd7"] Their home simply wasn’t safe for them anymore. That’s when Habitat stepped in. [/mk_ornamental_title] Larry Staley served his country as a US Army Morse Intercept Operator. Now retired, he and his wife Marilyn raised 8 children and now live a quiet, happy life in their shared home. Larry
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July 8, 2021 No Comments
Veteran

Veteran Critical Home Repair – Ricardo’s story

Ricardo Gonzales is a veteran that lives in Green Valley, and Habitat Tucson was excited to partner with him to make his home a safe place for him to live for many years to come. Richard lives alone with his dog and is partially blind, so his dog helps him get around. He is a
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July 21, 2020 No Comments
Habitat Happenings

Feeling Safe in Our Sanctuary

Alice is living with Parkinson Disease and has developed issues with her balance. With a fear of falling, the replacement of their old deteriorating ramp was urgent. That’s where A Brush With Kindness comes in!

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June 15, 2020 No Comments
Home Repair

All Marikay wants is a safe home

[mk_icon_box icon="mk-moon-bubbles-2" title="A Brush With Kindness" text_size="20" style="simple_ultimate" icon_size="large" icon_color="#00afd7"]A Brush With Kindness is a program that strives to help low-income and or physically impaired homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes, allowing residents to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. Partners volunteer and repay a portion of the cost of
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November 18, 2019 No Comments

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