who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Campus Chapter dues and DVCR room rentals Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceOffers Campus Chapter membership for $15 per semester or $25 annually with a discount for fall payments, and rents DVCR rooms to non-profits for $50/day and for-profits for $75/day, limited to 3 consecutive days.
- Community and faith-based engagement programs Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceHosts the annual Faith Breakfast, monthly Faith Committee meetings, and monthly Adopt-A-Lot neighborhood revitalization programs to engage religious communities in housing and neighborhood improvement efforts.
- Construction of new homes for low-income families Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceHabitat for Humanity Tucson constructs safe and stable homes in partnership with low-income families, having built over 500 homes in Southern Arizona. Families participate in "sweat equity" by contributing 250 hours per adult, and homes are sold with affordable mortgage terms.
- Critical home repair and maintenance services Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceThe organization provides home repair services including roofing, electrical and plumbing fixes, AC repair, mobility modifications, and mold remediation for qualifying homeowners, with a dedicated program for veterans. The Home Repair program focuses on safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility.
- HabiStore retail operations Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceOperates the HabiStore, which sells donated and new building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public, with proceeds funding Habitat Tucson’s housing programs.
- Homebuyer family mentorship and support Habitat for Humanity Tucson Inccapacity buildingProvides mentorship through Homebuyer Family Partners who assist prospective homeowners with budgeting, financial planning, and fulfilling sweat equity requirements to prepare for homeownership.
- Modular wall construction at the CHUCK Center Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceHabitat Tucson produces exterior load-bearing walls and zip system sheathing for homes through volunteer-supported modular construction at its CHUCK Center, supporting efficient and eco-friendly homebuilding.
- Specialized homeownership and build programs Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceHabitat Tucson runs targeted programs including Women Build, Veterans Build, and Rainbow Builders, which fund homes and organize build days for single mothers, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, respectively, along with annual celebration events for each group.
- Volunteer engagement and construction shifts Habitat for Humanity Tucson Incdirect serviceEngages thousands of volunteers annually through regular construction shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to build and preserve homes in Tucson and surrounding areas.