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Milwaukee, WI – May 12, 2015 – A crew of more than 150 volunteers will come together in the Washington Park neighborhood this week to launch Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 31st year of building homes, community and hope at the annual “Blitz Build.” During this May Build, Habitat will focus on the 2100 block of… Read more

We are pleased to recognize support from MilwaukeeJobs.com for their financial contribution and volunteer efforts.  As part of the company’s Corporate Giving Campaign, Milwaukee Habitat was chosen as the company’s “office choice” organization of the year.  Nearly 30 of their dedicated and talented employees, along with their families, volunteered. They assembled window frames in preparation for… Read more

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity wishes to thank the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation for a grant to rehab one of the properties in our upcoming build season. This year alone we will serve nearly 40 families; building 13 new homes, rehabbing 5 properties, and helping more than 20 homeowners with needed repairs in the Washington Park… Read more

The Inaugural Blueprint Breakfast is an event that celebrates with pride the accomplishments and support of the many individuals who choose to support the mission we lead. Humanitarian of the Year Presented to an individual for either their personal contribution, advocacy through their church and/or civic organization and for their great synergy in support of… Read more

Save the Date! Join Habitat for Humanity and donate your home furnishings, appliances and building supplies at one of our many DONATION DRIVES this month! Get a start on your spring cleaning and support a great cause: Mayfair Donation Drive (4th Annual) April 18th (10am-2pm) Click Here for More – Macy’s Northeast Lot Cardinal Stritch… Read more

All month long, Milwaukee’s Habitat for Humanity ReStores are celebrating reuse and repurposing. Now a pinnacle of ReStore’s April celebrations, the 6th Annual Recycled Art Contest exhibit opened Tuesday at ReStore East (420 S. 1st, Milwaukee). The contest challenges ReStore shoppers to create works of art or repurpose items using primarily ReStore product. The result… Read more

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been named one of 14 “Affiliates of Distinction” by Habitat for Humanity International for its achievements and innovation in serving Milwaukee. This is the first year Milwaukee Habitat has been selected into this award program. “To be recognized as amongst the ‘best of the best’ affiliates by Habitat International is… Read more

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is excited to share that Fox 6 Real Milwaukee is running an ongoing series following the construction of one of our houses in Washington Park neighborhood, from start to finish.  Focusing on the 25th Habitat house sponsored by Sargento Foods, Inc., the series began on June 10 and will continue until our partner family moves… Read more

From Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service By Matt Wisla Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, in collaboration with the Diederich College of Communication senior journalism capstone course, tells the story of how five central city communities are working to overcome sometimes-daunting obstacles to stabilize their neighborhoods after the foreclosure crisis. This special report delves into five Milwaukee neighborhoods:… Read more

On Thursday, December 18, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity staff, board members, volunteers and sponsors helped to dedicate and bless the houses of Pat Washington and Amy North. Amy’s house is the first full-gut rehab project that Milwaukee Habitat has conducted in over a decade. Thanks to the sponsorship of The Harley-Davidson Foundation and our partnership… Read more