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the City’s efforts to make San Antonio healthier
and environmentally friendly since being elected About Habitat:
in 2017. What has made her efforts so effective is Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an
that she has approached issues like these from ecumenical, Christian organization working with
a very reasonable, practical, and collaborative families in need to build decent and affordable
perspective. Like Habitat, she believes more homes without interest or profit. Habitat plans
can be accomplished if we all work together. to build 53 homes in 2019. The organization was
This makes her efforts in increasing the City’s founded in 1976 as the first U.S. affiliate of Habitat
collaboration and meaningful communication for Humanity International. Habitat has built
amongst residents become unprecedented. 1,092 homes since 1976 in San Antonio.
“What makes air pollution such a concern is that it
can inhibit children’s lungs from fully developing and
can trigger asthma attacks,” says Councilwoman
Sandoval. “I’m thrilled to see Habitat for Humanity
of San Antonio taking a lead in securing clean,
healthy air for San Antonio residents.”
For more information contact:
This new roofing is yet another step in Habitat’s
Tracy Velasquez
constant mission to build the highest quality
Marketing@HabitatSA.org
homes possible, in the most cost-effective way. All
210-223-5203
while making them affordable for the amazing
families we serve.

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