Years ago, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona’s (HFHNA) Board of Directors realized that inflated home prices and cost of goods would eventually exacerbate the affordable/workforce housing issue in Flagstaff, thus becoming less financially sustainable for HFHNA to build three- or four- bedroom Habitat homes. In response to these economic changes, an idea of creating a forced savings program through homeownership would allow HFHNA to build more, serve more and be the change in housing … [Read more...] about Starter Homes Offering Affordable Housing Solution
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CCC Students Gain Experience Building While Helping Habitat for Humanity
Circular saws whir and cut. Nail guns go “PSHHT!” Sawdust floats in the air. Safety glasses hang firmly in place, and all conversations are yelled. “Nail it there,” bellows Carrie Oakason over the noise. She’s a student in Coconino Community College’s Construction Technology Management program and is a project leader on the construction of panels for a new “Starter Home” for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. “I feel like I’m really lucky to have found CCC,” Oakason said. “The … [Read more...] about CCC Students Gain Experience Building While Helping Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity: Generosity Fueled by Generosity
When public fundraising stopped , one promoter and its sponsors became heroes. With hundreds of non-profits in Flagstaff working together to provide services that enhance every part of our community, it is not always easy to ask community members to write a check to support all of our efforts. This is why there are many non-profit fundraising events. Sure, we love coming up with great ways for you and your neighbors to have fun, recreate, listen to live music and so much more – but we really … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity: Generosity Fueled by Generosity
