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 …
“Don’t ever doubt yourself and think that you can’t do it. WE CAN. All the women who came before me did it. I did it. You can do it.” Crystal is a single mother who has gone through several hardships. She is moving forward confidently with her life as an independent woman. She won’t allow …
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 …
Cheryl grew up in the foster care system and now works as a case manager for homeless youth. She says, “When I was a teenager, I went through a lot of difficulties. I can relate to them on a different level than anybody else that works with me. When I get back to work after …
“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 …
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Frank loves to share his financial skills with Habitat homeowners. Teaching is his passion: he has always held mentoring roles throughout his career in engineering and research. When an opportunity arose to become a family partner, he thought, “Now, THIS is me, one hundred percent! This is something I can do.” A family partner volunteer …
And just like that, Fall is upon us. What an incredible year 2023 is shaping up to be. We welcomed 17 new families into the homeownership program at the end of June. It’s been a privilege to learn of their journeys, share in their ambitions, and see hope spring to life! They have fully embraced …
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. …
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