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.

Milestones:
· 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).  Four families become first-time homeowners.
· November, 2003 – Groundbreaking for two duplexes (Saguaro condominiums).  
· November, 2004 – Dedication of Saguaro condominiums.  Four families move into their homes.
· February, 2005- Groundbreaking of two duplexes (Ocotillo condominiums.)
· September, 2006-Dedication of Ocotillo condominiums.  Four families move into their homes.
· We break ground on Hidden Valley condominimums in February 2007!