Photos: Habitat for Humanity Tucson helps 12 local families become homeowners
Habitat for Humanity Tucson celebrated a major milestone on Friday morning with the dedication of the first 12 homes at Angels Crossing.
The new community at Angels Crossing was made possible by a grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, Pima County and several corporations, foundations and individuals. This is the first Habitat for Humanity Tucson neighborhood to include the use of solar panels donated by TEP and supported by Solar Gain.
Each new homeowner completed over 250 sweat equity hours, attended financial literacy classes, and saved for a downpayment.
Celene Mares gets emotional while holding the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity home in Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026. Habitat for Humanity Tucson celebrated a major milestone on Friday morning with the dedication of the first 12 homes at Angels Crossing. The new community at Angels Crossing was made possible by a grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, Pima County and several corporations, foundations and individuals. This is the first Habitat for Humanity Tucson neighborhood to include the use of solar panels donated by TEP and supported by Solar Gain. Each new homeowner completed over 250 sweat equity hours, attended financial literacy classes, and saved for a downpayment.
Pablo and Lucero Cornejo’s daughter Esther dances in excitement upon entering her families new Habitat for Humanity home in Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026.
Jen Allen, District 3 Supervisor speaks during a dedication ceremony in Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026.
Habitat for Humanity Tucson holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026.
New Habitat for Humanity home in Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026.
Lola Rainey holds up her new house keys during a dedication ceremony in Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026.
Karla Maldonado, left, Josue Maldonado, and their two daughters give gratitude to Habitat for Humanity before receiving the keys to their new home in Angels Crossing, 4440 West Mars Street, Tucson, Ariz., June 26, 2026.
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