Madison Thomas joined KGUN 9 in 2023. She graduated from ASU with a degree in journalism and mass communication, a minor in political science and certificate in cross-sector leadership.
Today on the Southside, Habitat for Humanity Tucson honored former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter , who spent decades of their lives working with the nonprofit.According to Habitat for Humanity, they first volunteered with the organization in 1984 and continued working with it every year until 2019.
“The fact that he was leader of the free world and post-presidency he chose to stand alongside individual homebuyers and build homes, community and hope with Habitat; I think that message resonated throughout the globe and inspired millions,” Buchanan said.Following the ceremony, the approximately 50 volunteers wrote messages on the walls of the homes they are building. In the messages, they sent their well wishes to the new homeowners and paid remembrance to the Carters.
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