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The skyrocketing costs of lumber and building materials is having a serious effect on affordable housing in our community and around the country.

“We built this family, me and my wife,” Jacques says. “Anything I do, all my plans, are based on their lives and their futures.”

“That’s why we came here to the United States,” Jesus says. “To fight for a better life. Something that we deserve to have for our family—where we can be happy and together in the same place.”

Let’s celebrate Earth Day 2021 with some great tips and tricks for keeping it fresh while keeping it out of the landfill!

Since she joined the program, Felicia immediately felt part of a bigger community.

This past year, more than 155 individuals in Tucson benefited from the kindness of Habitat Tucson supporters, volunteers — and you.

Madison Owen partnered with Habitat through Beloved in the Desert, Episcopal Service Corps. The Episcopal Service Corps is a network of young adults passionate about serving others, promoting social justice, deepening spiritual awareness, discerning vocation, and living in community.

Family partners mentor Habitat families on their journey towards homeownership. They provide consistent, frequent contact with the home buyer family to prepare families to become strong, stable, and self-reliant homeowners.

They guide families in maintaining current and future financial obligations, support them in achieving sweat equity hours, provide their family with other community resources as needed, and present the keys to the partner family during their home dedication.

“These families have had struggles, but they are able to get themselves back on their feet and move forward. That is truly motivational.”

Mariah is a third-grade teacher in Tucson. After completing sweat equity and taking financial classes she purchased her home with Habitat Tucson this year.

Every dollar you spend at the store helps Habitat Tucson build affordable homes in Southern Arizona.

When I began my internship search this previous summer, the only thing I knew about Habitat for Humanity was that they build houses. While doing further research through the University […]

Along with the technical skills I gained, I had the wonderful opportunity of seeing more of what Habitat Tucson does for the community. I was aware that this organization helps make affordable housing possible, but I was moved by how much they do to help better people’s lives.

Sheltering in place means the front line of the COVID-19 crisis is at our own front doors, those very walls we shelter within.

“Home is more than just a place to put up pictures or rest your head at night,” says Rhyana. “For my daughters, it will always be the place mom is at.