Jose Carrasco Rojas, a devoted single dad to four children aged five and under, works as a security guard, keeping his customers safe during the day. After work, he remains committed to creating a nurturing environment for his kids to thrive. Recently divorced, Jose cherishes outdoor adventures with his children, often expressing how they have
In a cramped one-bedroom apartment where Adria LeBlanc and her daughter Alyssa share a space without even a couch to cozy into, mornings begin at the crack of dawn—an intricate routine of stretching exercises and moving medical equipment. As a dedicated mother navigating the challenges of Alyssa’s complex medical needs, Adria is no stranger to
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
Jackie is a single mom of four. Along with her mother, Christina, she also raises her niece. Together, they are a family of 7, surviving on one income. Jackie has always worked and she’s proud of raising her kids as a single mom. “The only help I get is from my mom, who watches the
Edith is a single mom with 2 children living in a one-bedroom apartment. She has been raising her children, Kiara and Kamil, by herself. “I didn’t choose to be a single mom. That just happened. I’ve been trying my best with my whole heart to give my kids everything that they need.” The apartment is
Lilybeth and Hiram met at church when they were 19 and 21, and Hiram now plays guitar in a worship band with his father and brother three times a week. When we asked them how they’d describe their family, the first thing that they said was, “We’re Christian.” Hiram and Lilybeth have lots of family
Claudia, a lifelong Tucsonan, is a single mother of 4 and a grandmother of 7. She’s from a big family and loves to cook for her children and grandchildren. At every party, everyone is always asking about her specialty dishes. Now that she’s doing sweat equity to buy a home from Habitat Tucson, she often
“My kids have been my greatest accomplishment, and now I can finally give them a home.” – Adina Adina is a single mom who has been living in the same three-bedroom with her five children for over 15 years. She’s applied to Habitat Tucson’s homeownership program five times in the hopes of buying her very
Renee is a single mom of two sons, Manny and Sebastian. She’s worked in the medical field for years, but her dream is to become a nurse. “The current living situation… I try to make it as best as I can, but there are some issues,” she says. The swamp cooler is out of repair
“I was made to be your mom. I was made to do this. And each of you is meant to be here.” Cassandra often tells her kids this, and she means it. It’s clear that her two daughters, Bryseida and Maya, and one son, CJ, love and trust her from the way they speak respectfully
