About Us

Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills (HFHDF) was founded as a 501 (c) (3) corporation in February, 2001 by a group of volunteers who saw a need in the community and believed in the Habitat mission:

We work in partnership with people from all walks of life, building and renovating homes for families in need within our community. We believe that simple, decent, affordable homes improve the quality of life for people so they can live and grow into all that God intended.

HFHDF is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a faith-based, global affordable housing builder. Staffed and managed locally, HFHDF serves families in the communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, north Scottsdale, north Phoenix, Anthem, New River and Desert Hills. Our mission is to provide simple, decent affordable homes to selected families in need in the Desert Foothills area.

Since 2001, the organization has successfully built 22 homes in Cave Creek, creating a presence and public awareness greater than other Habitat affiliates of similar age.

History

The 1999 eviction of 12 families from their Cave Creek casitas led to a community-wide assessment which validated the need for affordable housing in the area. Across Arizona, rapid population growth has strained the short supply of affordable housing. Arizona is the 17th most expensive market in the U.S., and an estimated 1.25 million Arizonans need affordable housing.

• Fall 2000 – Executive Committee formed to explore HFH affiliation. Advisory Board comprised of local pastoral leaders also formed
  
  
• February 2001 – Incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit AZ corporation
  
  
• March 2001 – First building site purchased in Cave Creek for a four-unit condominium project
  
  
• July 2001 – Officially became an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International
  
  
• October 2002 – Dedication of four-unit condominium (Cholla) and four families become first-time homeowners
  
  
• November 2003 – Groundbreaking for two duplexes (Saguaro condominiums)
  
  
• November 2004 – Dedication of Saguaro condominiums and four families move into their homes
  
  
• February 2005 – Groundbreaking of two duplexes (Ocotillo condominiums)
  
  
• September 2006 – Dedication of Ocotillo condominiums and four families move into their homes
  
  
• February 2007 – Broke ground on Hidden Valley condominiums Phase One
  
  
• March 2008 – Completed Hidden Valley condominiums Phase One
  
  
• April 2008 – Broke ground on Hidden Valley condominiums Phase Two
  
  
• December 2008 – Completed Hidden Valley condominiums Phase Two
  
  
• April 2009 – Broke ground on Hidden Valley condominiums Phase Three
  
  
• December 2009 – Completed Hidden Valley Condominiums Phase Three
  
  
• April 2010 – Opened ReStore and relocated the affiliate offices in Anthem, AZ
  
  
• May 2010 – Groundbreaking for Twin Peaks house
  
  
• November 2010 – Groundbreaking for 3-12th Street homes
  
  
• December 2010 – Dedication of Twin Peaks house
  
  
• August 2011 – Dedication of first 12th Street home
  
  
• November 2011 – Wall Raising for third 12th Street home