Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona was started in 1994 and is one of 2,000 affiliates throughout the world. We invite people of all backgrounds, races, and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Through sweat equity, 1% down payment and a 0% interest mortgage, Habitat families receive a hand up, not a hand out. Partnerships with local businesses, service providers, and national retail outlets help us contain costs, encourage community involvement, and … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Habitat for Humanity Seeking Volunteers
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Reclaiming the American Dream
In generations past, home ownership was a goal sought after by most families. Owning your own home with a yard, a picket fence, maybe a front porch is a cornerstone of the American dream. And building equity provided a path to the middle class, a way to finance college for the kids and build a nest egg for retirement. A home would be the single biggest investment we'd probably make in our lifetimes. One mortgage crisis later and many people's dreams lie shuttered in foreclosure or in … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the American Dream