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ReStore donations help single mom find safe, affordable housing

ReStore donations help single mom find safe, affordable housing Habitat’s ReStore in Franklin will celebrate their 1 year anniversary later this month. To commemorate the anniversary they’re trying to reach $1 million in donations by Saturday, April 23rd. The proceeds from donations of gently used items are invested right into our community, helping families like… Read more

Help ReStore Franklin reach $1 million in donated items to celebrate their 1 year anniversary!

Help ReStore Franklin reach $1 million in donated items to celebrate their 1 year anniversary This month, Habitat’s ReStore in Franklin will celebrate their 1 year anniversary. To mark the anniversary they’re trying to reach $1 million in donations by Saturday, April 23rd. Milwaukee ReStore sells donated household items to the public at their three… Read more

ReStore Donations Help Couple Remake their Home

ReStore Donations Help Couple Remake their Home This month, Habitat’s ReStore in Franklin will celebrate their 1 year anniversary. To mark the anniversary they’re trying to reach $1 million in donations by Saturday, April 23rd. The proceeds from donations of gently used items are invested right into our community, helping families like Wellington and Denise…. Read more

Milwaukee Habitat receives transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott

Milwaukee Habitat gifted $5.75M to address affordable housing shortage in the city. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, along with Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations, recently received $436 million in unrestricted giving from American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Milwaukee Habitat received $5.75M. This transformational donation will substantially help further… Read more

Happy 2022 Build Season!

Watch the video above to see part of the celebration! Happy 2022 Build Season! Last week, we officially kicked off our 37th year building in Milwaukee! Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Dan Bader, CEO of Bader Philanthropies, Inc., State Representative Kalan Haywood, Alderwoman Milele Coggs, future Habitat homeowner Channel, and volunteers from Milwaukee Tool and MGIC were… Read more

Thank you AmeriCorps members!

Thank you AmeriCorps members! This week we are celebrating our AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with educational awards and living expenses in exchange for a year or two of community service. AmeriCorps members help meet the nation’s critical needs in areas of… Read more

“I love my home”

“I love my home” This special edition of Good News Tues. features an article published last week by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service about Milwaukee Habitat Homeowner Wendy Winston. Wendy Winston has known about Habitat for Humanity for the last 15 years, but it wasn’t until she had her daughter that she decided to become a homeowner. And… Read more

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

ReStores: All Milwaukee County ReStores Are Open: Per CDC guidelines, we are not requiring those who are fully vaccinated to wear masks. We strongly encourage those who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing masks in our stores and when interacting with ReStore staff/volunteers. Shopping hours for all locations are Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 10am-4pm. Donation… Read more