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the HabiStore was able to divert 1,040 tons of building materials, appliances, new and gently used furniture, and home accessories from the local landfill. That’s more than double the tonnage the HabiStore saved from the landfill in previous years!

The HabiStore serves as a recycling hub that helps keep usable household items out of landfills. All sales generated by the HabiStore directly support the building of additional energy-efficient, affordable homes in the Tucson community.

During this coronavirus outbreak, Meghan represents so many in our community–a hardworking parent who just wants a safe, healthy future for her family.

“Habitat gives us the opportunity to achieve the things we want to do when it comes to raising our children. And the opportunity to have a better life. We’re just so grateful.”

“Without Habitat I would never, ever have a home.”

“There’s always been this landlord who tells you what to do, what not to do,” adds Jacob. “And I’m excited to finally be that person, you know. To have a castle.”

“It’s just profound the strength of what women really have,” she says. “Like, you think that men build houses, you know. And really it’s amazing—I thought how privileged I am to have all these amazing women build on one home. It just shows what women can do.”

Be the first to experience Rose Minton’s gorgeous handcrafted quilts and have a chance to purchase your favorite.

Learn about the Minton family’s unique legacy and how you’ve changed lives!

And get an update of Habitat Tucson’s 40th Anniversary, the Minton Court subdivision, and beyond!

What kind of community do you want to live in? Because every time you raise a hammer at Habitat, you’re not just building and improving places to call home, but you’re building strength and self-reliance in a myriad of ways!

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Daniel has lived in rental homes his whole life. But that’s all about to change.

Mary Catherine’s life changed forever after a rare flesh-eating bacteria infected her nearly 20 years ago. She had 24 surgeries in a matter of weeks, and both legs had to be amputated to ensure she survived. Afterwards, she wasn’t sure she would ever live in an accessible home–until Habitat came along.

“I have learned what community can do,” Mary Catherine says. “When community works together, I am blown away. Whether it’s just two people or all of Habitat, it’s really nice when people willingly help each other in a little community.”

When Mark Thorsrud and Melissa Oliver signed up for their Residential Architecture courses at Pima Community College, they didn’t know they’d be designing a home for Habitat for Humanity. But that’s exactly what happened.

When asked what strength means to Mena, she said, “Strength comes from the union of the family. From being together and relying on each other. We’ve come a long way together. That’s where our strength comes from. Helping each other no matter what.”

Home means everything to Lidya. Owning one has been the goal for her for as long as she can remember. She says that her heart skips a beat just thinking about it.