Contact Info
Habitat for HumanityCentral Arizona
Corporate Office-Peoria
(623) 583-2417
Phoenix Office
(602) 268-9022
News and Events
For a complete list of upcoming events, please visit our calendar.
Welcome Back, Volunteers!
posted October 2009
On August 29th, we kicked off our 2009-10 build season. Even with temperatures over 100 degrees, we had dedicated volunteers out on site helping us make dreams come true for families.
This year we are building in Phoenix, Avondale, Surprise and Glendale. We are continuing our work at Oro Vista, our subdivision near 16th Street and Baseline and Johnson Townhomes, our two-story townhome subdivision in Surprise. After moving dirt in Avondale all summer, we have officially started three homes to kick off our newest subdivision, Hillcrest Village, which will house 37 total families when complete. Three more homes are scheduled to start in January along with another new subdivision, Palmaire Courts in the heart of Glendale.
In an effort to grow our leadership team, we held two separate trainings in Peoria and Phoenix. There were over 45 new and veteran volunteers who attended the trainings. All of the trainees have been assigned to a house this fall. We also held a Site Host training, in which we continue to look for volunteers to greet and sign in volunteers in the morning.
The ReStores kept busy all summer with volunteers, including many students using their extra time to sort, organize and work in one of the three locations in Phoenix, Mesa or Peoria. We continue to recruit volunteers to work in the ReStores. With the busy season starting again, the office volunteers are returning and gearing up for more data entry and other projects the administrative staff can use help with.
We thank all of our volunteers for their continued support and commitment to Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona. We’re excited for another amazing season of constructing brighter futures, one family at a time!
Habitat is looking for Veterans
posted October 2009
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona has an opportunity to partner with United State Military personnel seeking homeownership. The potential homeowners must meet all of the qualifications for the Habitat for Humanity program and meet the income guidelines, as well as be currently active or honorably discharged from the United States Military. The families will be required to partner with Habitat donors, volunteers and staff in building their home, including sweat equity hours.
If you are iinterested in applying please contact Maribel Saucedo at msaucedo@habitatcaz.org or call (602) 262-8652 ext.120
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the New Johnson Townhome Model in Surprise
posted October 2009
Habitat has a new model home that you can view from the comfort of your own home. This beautiful Southwestern style 3 bedroom model home has a spacious backyard and a detached 2 car garage. All the 3 & 4 bedroom townhomes come with an appliance package, which consists of a range, refrigerator and a washer. Johnson Townhomes also comes with front yard landscaping, a HOA and a community park. The 0% interest loans make your payments affordable. The model home is open every Saturday during the month of October from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.
If you are interested in Homeownership please contact
Rosie Hernandez at (623) 583-2417 ext. 104
Follow Habitat On Facebook
posted October 2009
Did you know you can follow Habitat on Facebook? HFHCAZ is on Facebook and very active. Going to the Habitat page will keep you informed about current and upcoming events! It is also a great way to network and chat with other fans of Habitat. Currently Habitat has almost 300 fans. You can also check out some great pictures from our most recent completed houses; who knows you might find yourself in one of the many pictures posted.
If you don’t have a Facebook page you can still view ours by
clicking here
Carpenter’s Circle Annual Appeal
posted October 2009
At the Heart of the Mission
Home construction and renovation is the core of the Habitat mission. Since 1986, Habitat for Humanity has partnered with donors, corporations, volunteers and faith partners in the Metro Phoenix area to fund and build simple, decent and affordable housing for families with low to moderate incomes. Today, the dream of home ownership has become a reality for 739 Habitat families.
The Problem
Even with the market slow-down, homeownership is still far out of reach for Habitat families. The median price of a Phoenix area existing single-family home at the end of 2008 was $191,300. Habitat families cannot qualify for a mortgage that requires a
10-20% payment, a 6.4% interest rate and a monthly payment of more than $1,200. They would have to earn close to $60,000 a year in order to purchase a home in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The majority of Habitat families earn less than $30,000.Funding the Dream
“Gifts received from the Annual Campaign are critical to the mission because they work hand-in-hand with our home sponsorship program,” says Board Chair Frederick Lake. “While support of the home sponsorship program pays for the ‘sticks and bricks’ of construction, Campaign gifts help support land and land development related costs.
“For example, the costs for purchasing and developing land continue to be comparable to the costs of actual home construction. Carpenter Circle gifts help pay for building permits, roads and utilities. In years past, Habitat could expect costs for land and infrastructure to be a minimal portion of the total cost of building. Today, and even in this economy, costs average close to $85,000 on a build.
“The gifts from this appeal will help us fund these necessary expenses, which are now about half the cost of a Habitat build but are not included in the home sponsorship program,” says Lake.
Community Partners
“Habitat for Humanity has an outstanding group of dedicated and generous supporters,” says Lee Mashburn, Annual Campaign Chair. “During the month of October, team members will contact many of Habitat’s existing donors to thank them for their ongoing friendship, support and generosity. They will also ask them to pledge their continuing support.
“This is a great opportunity for members of the Board of Directors,” says Mashburn. “We’ve asked the board and several key volunteer leaders to help with the Carpenter’s Circle Campaign. They will have the opportunity to speak with donors and say thank you. But, before making calls to raise money, each of them will lead the way by making their personal gift to the campaign.”
Every Gift Matters
Thousands of Arizona families are struggling to transition from overcrowded, substandard and sometimes unsafe shelter to simple, decent and affordable homes. As Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona moves forward, it will continue to provide solutions to the affordable housing crisis in the Metro Phoenix area.
There has never been a greater need for support. And, every gift is important, regardless of size. Carpenter’s Circle gifts provide the steady financial support that keeps Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona moving forward every day of the year.
Please consider this sincere invitation to pledge your Carpenter’s Circle support today.
Help Habitat And Get A Charitable Tax Credit
posted October 2009
The end of the year is just around the corner, take advantage of our 2009 charitable tax credit for the working poor. Arizona income tax payers can get a dollar for dollar tax credit of up to $400 on a joint return, $200 on a single return for a charitable contribution made to a qualifying charitable organization. Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona is one of the few organizations that qualify for this credit. Please contact your tax advisor for qualification requirements.
For more information click here
Give At The Office
posted October 2009
Designate Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona in the United Way Campaign to help build affordable housing for families in need.
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona affiliate number is 0095
ReStore Donations Needed
posted October 2009
Habitat ReStore’s needs the communities help acquiring donations. With the struggling economy we are in desperate need of donations from both the public and corporate sectors. We would like everyone to spread the word that we are accepting usable donations of building materials (lumber, doors, duel pain windows, lighting, ceiling fans, electrical items, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and sinks.). We need appliances 10 years or newer in good working order. We also would love furniture. Donations help further the Habitat mission.
Make sure to spread the word that we have three locations in the Valley:
Peoria: 9133 N.W. Grand Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: (623) 776-2287Phoenix: 115. E Watkins St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 258-4196Mesa: 1135 S. Dobson Rd. Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: (480) 969-2143
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