We're a community development organization giving people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community. Community members are active participants in development—not passive recipients.

We do community development because poverty affects all aspects of people’s lives. Any isolated attempt to fight poverty—even something as crucial as providing safe, secure housing—would be like putting a band-aid on a broken arm. Our model catalyzes long-term development by inviting community members to be active participants, not passive recipients.

We are committed to using locally available materials, so houses look different in each community we serve. Some places are prone to earthquakes and landslides, while others experience severe heat and wind. We rely on local knowledge and expertise to construct houses that make sense in each specific place.

A typical house costs between $8,000 and $9,500. This range accounts for the fact that each community is different, with each requiring its own design and building process.

Of course! To make a donation in this way, please mail the check to our office at 1 N. 1st Street, Suite 612 Phoenix, AZ 85004. Please indicate in the memo line where you would like the funds designated, ie, General Operations, Housing Projects, Community Development, etc.

Our offices are at 1 N. 1 st Street, Suite #612, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Feel free to send us a friendly card or stop in and say hi!

A great place to start is right here at 1MISSION.org. If you are still looking for more, we encourage you to check out our social media channels or contact us at any time.

Head to the 1MISSION store to see all the T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more that we have in stock.