Habitat Gala Raises $472,000 for Affordable Homeownership On Thursday evening, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Framing the Future Gala inside the organization’s historic early 20th century woodshop. We were honored to welcome more than 300 guests, whose generosity helped raise $472,000 to build affordable homeownership across Milwaukee. Presented by BMO Harris Bank, the… Read more
Continuing the Tradition
Continuing the Tradition Raised by female homeowners, Aundrea is determined to be part of that legacy. Her mother has owned her home for almost 20 years and her grandmother owned multiple properties. “I always wanted to own a piece of something,” Aundrea said. “I wanted to have something that was mine. That was a really… Read more
The First in the Family
The First in the Family Celeste is beginning her journey to homeownership, becoming the first in her family to do so. This isn’t the first time Celeste has been a trailblazer. As the seventh of ten children, Celeste was also the first to graduate high school, attend college, and graduate from college. That same energy… Read more
Changing the Trajectory: LaDonna’s Homeownership Journey
Changing the Trajectory: LaDonna’s Homeownership Journey Because of her determination and sacrifice, LaDonna is finally creating the life she has long worked toward. As a mother of three girls, she is driven to give them the best and to show them that they are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to. “I’m obsessed… Read more
Following Her Mother’s Footsteps, Janae Builds a Future for Her Family
Following Her Mother’s Footsteps, Janae Builds a Future for Her Family “Stability is so important to me,” Janae said. “I grew up that way” When Janae was nine years old, her mother purchased a Habitat home. That house became the foundation for the stability that Janae wants to pass on to her children. “My mom… Read more
Building Skills, Building Community: Student Leaders at Habitat
Building Skills, Building Community: Student Leaders at Habitat This summer, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity welcomed two high school interns, Vaidehi Ramachandrula and Jake Zheng, through the Bank of America Student Leaders program. They spent the summer contributing to important projects while bringing new ideas to our organization. Vaidehi, a senior at Brookfield Central High School,… Read more
A First-Time Homeowner’s Story of Resilience
A First-Time Homeowner’s Story of Resilience Aubrianna brings determination and strength to every aspect of her life. She works in the ICU as a CNA, is preparing for nursing school, raises her three children, cares for her five-year-old autistic son, and on top of it all, is becoming a first-time homeowner. Through Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable… Read more
For Her Children: Yuki Builds a Home with Habitat
For Her Children: Yuki Builds a Home with Habitat Yuki has been dreaming of becoming a homeowner for more than 10 years. Growing up, she lived in Japan in a house with her family. She moved to Milwaukee 20 years ago and has been renting since. When she began exploring the idea of buying a… Read more
Storm Recovery Fund
Standing Together After the Storm: Launching Milwaukee Habitat’s Storm Recovery Fund The August 9–10 storms brought intense rainfall to Milwaukee County, leaving their mark on both our Greenfield ReStore and the homes of some Habitat homeowners. Our Greenfield ReStore sustained significant water damage and is currently closed while we assess the full extent of the… Read more
Elaine and Grant: Building a Future, Rooted in Milwaukee
Elaine and Grant: Building a Future, Rooted in Milwaukee Since before they met, Elaine and Grant have been dedicated to giving back to the community. Eight years ago, they both moved to Milwaukee to serve as AmeriCorps members with an education focused nonprofit. Less than a year later, they were married and Milwaukee has been… Read more