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As a 7th grade teacher at Mansfield Middle School for the past thirteen years, Elizabeth is no stranger to hard work, patience, and resilience. But Elizabeth, Cesar, and their four teenaged [...]

Both originally from Sinaloa in Mexico, they’re looking forward to a better life for their family. “We experienced violence in Culiacán and we didn’t want that for our children,” says Ana Karina. [...]

“It’s hard for our parents. They do so much,” says Carlos. But when he thinks of what home means to him, he calls it, “A place where our parents keep us safe. Home means that when it’s raining, [...]

Fatu came from Liberia to Tucson as a refugee eleven years ago.Everything she does is to provide her children with a better life.

“Before the war, life in the Congo was easy. We worked. It was good. But then we couldn’t stay,” said Singaye, who after a long journey moved to Tucson with his wife Esperance and their five [...]

Growing up Richard moved over 20 times with his family. But he wanted something else for his children. Richard had known about Habitat for Humanity a long time and had even volunteered for [...]

Currently, Adriana and her two sons, RJ and Gabriel, share one room in her parents' home. The boys sleep in bunk beds one side of the room and Adriana crams her bed on the other side.“I had [...]

Serving in the army can mean moving often and after ten years of service, Richard, Jennifer and their two sons, Brayden and Landon are ready to settle down in Tucson.