Mirella is a single mom with two sons and a daughter. Family is everything to Mirella. [mk_blockquote style="line-style" font_family="none"]She says, “I’ve been wanting to buy a house for a while now. But I couldn’t afford the conventional mortgage or home loan. So that’s why I decided to apply to Habitat Tucson’s homebuyer program."[/mk_blockquote] Mirella and …
“I’ll be happy just to know that I’m giving them something”: Mirella’s Story Read More »
[mk_ornamental_title text_color="#000000" font_family="none" font_size="20"]They’ve been volunteering for almost 20 years. How many homes have they worked on? Bob says, “I stopped counting at 100.”[/mk_ornamental_title] Bob is a retired electrician and a lifelong mentor. He’s the reason why Habitat Tucson homes have reliable, quality electrical work at only the cost of supplies. Ginny is a retired …
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[mk_padding_divider] Habitat Tucson started the year unsure if we could safely shed the social distancing that defined years past. We yearned to recapture the connections and gatherings that bring us together, united in the shared belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live. Priorities have been reshaped, reminding us of the importance of …
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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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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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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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