Glendale renovates foreclosed houses and sells them to low-income families

Glendale renovates foreclosed houses and sells them to low-income families (Alberta Times) The city of Glendale and Habitat for Humanity (Habitat for Humani...

(Alberta Times)

The city of Glendale has struck a deal with a branch of Habitat for Humanity to buy and renovate foreclosed homes in suburban Phoenix and then sell them at low prices. Group pushes to make Northern Grand Canyon national monument A group is proposing a new national monument in northern Arizona. They want President Obama to set aside 17,000 acres in the Grand Canyon watershed to establish a national monument. This area is vast and sparsely populated, dominated by cliffs and canyons, rich in grasslands, forests and deserts. It is a good place for hunters to hunt and tourists to hike. The group believes that enclosing the land into a garden will play a good role in protecting wild animals, ancient trees and water resources. They also want to use the opportunity to ban uranium mining and free grazing. The Arizona Cattlemen's Association says if the national landmark is built, it will cause harm to nearby ranchers for generations. lower home. City officials say the goal of renovating foreclosed homes is to stabilize and improve residents' quality of life. The agreement will allow Habitat for Humanity to use $1.3 million in federal Department of Housing and Urban Development funds to renovate 12 foreclosed single-family homes. Applicants to purchase these homes must have at least 100 hours of work in a home rehabilitation program.