The housing sector is evolving rapidly to address rising energy costs and environmental concerns. Did you know that buildings account for nearly 40% of global energy consumption? As the world moves toward greener solutions, Arizona housing assistance programs and other areas are also adapting. A growing focus on eco-friendly homes is paving the way for
Access to safe and well-maintained housing is crucial for students to thrive academically and personally. In many areas, including Tucson, AZ, students often face challenges related to inadequate housing conditions that can impact their studies and overall well-being. Housing repair assistance for students is a vital resource that helps bridge this gap, ensuring that students
“I’ll be here until I’m gone. Sitting here now, I’m a lot more safe and secure,” Benjamin Davis told us about his home repairs with Habitat Tucson. Benjamin was born to a military family in West Virginia before his dad’s job took them to Tucson. Benjamin enlisted after high school. During his service, he spent
“I’m lucky I bought this house in 2015. I would never be able to afford it now,” Susan shares. She worked in sales and volunteered for Habitat in her spare time before retiring in 2019. At age 74, she loves visiting her grandson, who, she proudly notes, is a promising young athlete and an A+
Susan’s roof had been leaking for four years. She first moved to Tucson 40 years ago, when, she says, “I came out here and went, ‘What? There’s palm trees in the medians! There’s mountains!’ I fell in love with Tucson. I went back to New York, I quit my job, and I moved out here.
When you walk into Margarita’s home in Barrio Hollywood, you’re immediately greeted by rich colors, sparkling mosaics, flowering Arizona plants, several representations of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a kitchen stocked with plenty of wooden spoons. Her classic Tucson home was built in 1958 and has seen a lot; Margarita cared for her father while
What is Habitat Tucson’s Home Repair Program? Rich Hoffman has led Habitat Tucson’s Home Repair program for over 4 years. Rich always knew he was good with tools and project management skills- he grew up doing home improvement projects with his dad, who is a Habitat volunteer. When asked what he loves most about working
Paul Rodriguez is a 96-year-old Veteran of the Second World War and the Korean War who was wounded in both wars. He served as a paratrooper and in the Army Corps of Engineers. Habitat Tucson is proud to have supported him and his family with a large Home Repair project dedicated to safety and accessibility.
[vc_single_image image=”19153″ img_size=”large”] 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
“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.”
