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Madeleine Erasto, who's family are refugees from the Congo, dances to the live music at the family fun fest of the World Refugee Day celebration at Catalina High School on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Tucson.

World Refugee Day in Tucson

Jun 26, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The youth photography program "Parks in Focus" in action, and The Southwest Fair Housing Council observes the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

Filling the gap for Tucson's homeless students

Jun 24, 2019 As housing affordability continues to drop in Arizona, charitable organizations stretch to address the steep disadvantages facing young people experiencing homelessness.

Barcelona Manor, a northwest Tucson condominium built in 1972. A one bedroom unit in this development that sold for $36,400 in 2013 was advertised for $78,000 in 2019 — a 114% increase over six years. Buyers are finding similar changes across the low-cost Tucson real estate market.

Affordable Tucson homes in short supply

Jun 24, 2019 Condo and townhome buyers have seen prices spike.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson builds houses and provides home repair, among other services.

Building more than houses in one Tucson neighborhood

Jun 24, 2019 Habitat for Humanity Tucson and a coalition of partners are working to improve and track quality of life in the Amphi neighborhood.

Tables at an event organized by the Southwest Fair Housing Council, October 2018.

Roots of housing discrimination in Tucson

Jun 20, 2019 In the first of three shows on housing, we look at the origin of discriminatory practices and the Fair Housing Act.

Archie is a big brown bat, and has been taken care of by Bob & Debbie Beucher since being rescued more than sixteen years ago.

Bat night at the Mission Garden

Jun 19, 2019 Also: A new facility in Nogales, Sonora to help migrants following the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy; and strangers find common ground with "One Small Step".

Arizona drops one spot to 46th in report on children's well-being

Jun 17, 2019 The annual National Kids Count grades Arizona poorly on children's health, education and security.

County 'Housing First' Project Aims to Get Tucsonans Into Homes

May 3, 2019 The project will provide 150 housing vouchers and 15 temporary homes to qualified participants experiencing homelessness.

Nonprofit Receives $425K to Continue Fair Housing Work

Apr 24, 2019 The Southwest Fair Housing Council says funds will be used to combat housing discrimination and educate the public about fair housing.

Tucson Student Apartment Complex Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Case

Apr 18, 2019 The lease agreement states that any resident who becomes pregnant must vacate the building before or upon the birth of her child.

Low-Priced Housing Drying up in Tucson

Mar 26, 2019 Small, affordable homes are getting hard to find.

University of Arizona students Nathon Smith and Estelle Brugere in front of a wall they constructed at a Habitat for Humanity site in Tucson over spring break

Students Opt to Care, Not Carouse, Over Spring Break

Mar 14, 2019 Honors Alternative Spring Break chooses community service over partying.

A group hangs out in the shade in Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

Street Count Aims to Gain Insight Into Homelessness in Tucson

Jan 24, 2019 The annual, one-day street count surveys those who slept outside the night before.

State Funding Aims to Reduce Evictions in Pima County

Dec 21, 2018 A Department of Housing grant targets the county's "hardest hit" areas to help people stay in their houses when facing financial distress.

Economic Upturn Spurs New Housing in Sahuarita

Oct 1, 2018 The town has seen a 40 percent increase in residential construction permits over last year.

Arizona Hops and Vines sits along State Route 82 east of Sonoita.

Cochise County Supervisors Pass Incentives for Vineyards, Solar and Housing

Sep 17, 2018 Trio of economic incentives aimed at growing industries in the area.

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