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Like most young adults, Tony has worked very hard at a lot of different things. He joined the military as a mechanic, studied to become a musician, worked for a pharmaceutical company, and drove for Lyft—and that’s just a quick summary. Tony is a bright, funny, passionate young man who wanted to build his career. …

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Veterans Build – Ignacio’s

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[mk_blockquote font_family="none"] Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s Veterans Build partners with military service members, their families, and the families of the fallen to build affordable housing. We reinforce strength and self-reliance through volunteerism, homeownership, and home repair. Veterans have an opportunity to complete the requirements of our homeownership program and purchase a new, energy-efficient home with …

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“Like a New House”: A Critical Home Repair

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[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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Melissa’s Continued Service with DoD Skillbrigdge

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Melissa Padilla, who has been a longtime Habitat for Humanity Tucson volunteer, has joined Habitat Tucson through the DoD Skillbridge program through Davis Monthan Airforce Base DMAFB. Melissa has joined the construction crew and is working with us until mid-May 2021. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian …

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Veteran Critical Home Repair – Ricardo’s story

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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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Volunteers Help Veteran After Stroke

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[mk_fancy_title color="#c4d600" size="30" txt_transform="none" font_family="none"]Everyone deserves a home that is safe, and our veterans are no exception[/mk_fancy_title] Tucson is a close community that supports its veterans and Habitat for Humanity Tucson shares these values as well. Habitat for Humanity wants to make it our goal to help deserving veterans and their families with home repairs. …

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