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A Surprise to Call Home  The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy.  Soon, Valentina will lead her two children to the front door of a home they’ve never seen before. As she unlocks the door, she’ll say, “Surprise, this is our home.” Valentina and her two… Read more

The Habitat Story: Together, We Build Homeownership From the first day of construction to the moment a family cuts the ribbon on their new home, every step is made possible by people working together. And when a family holds the key and says, “I’m home,” we’re reminded of what we can accomplish when we build… Read more

Sargento Volunteers Build More Than Homes  Last week, Sargento employees, including Jasmine Schmitz, spent two days on a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity build site, helping raise the walls of two brand-new homes. For Jasmine, volunteering with Milwaukee Habitat is a chance to help other people experience something she knows firsthand. As a homeowner herself, she… Read more

Breaking the Cycle, Building a Home Yamaris has always believed her future could look different from her past. After watching her family navigate years of renting, she set out to create a life of stability and choice. Now, as she builds her first home with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, she’s doing more than becoming a… Read more

More than a Concept Since the age of 17, Maikayla has been on her own. Today, she’s building something entirely new for her family. She is building a future where her three-year-old daughter will grow up knowing the safety, stability, and opportunity of homeownership. “My family is from Puerto Rico,” Maikayla said. “They came here… Read more

Built on a Promise Sharisse has always been someone who takes care of others. She volunteers with children and people experiencing homelessness. She promised her father she would always take care of her mom. And when life suddenly turned uncertain, she was determined to protect her family. Today, she and her mom, Lenora, are building… Read more

A Head Start on Homeownership  At just 24 years old, Magic is setting his sights on a major life goal: homeownership. As an EMT who also studied computer engineering, Magic has worked hard to get where he is today. He now wants to start the next chapter of his life and create something he can… Read more

A Red Door and a Place to Call Home  Right now, Jasmine and her three daughters live with her mother in an apartment that is far too small, especially as her daughters continue to grow. Her 10-year-old and twin 4-year-olds share one bedroom, and Jasmine dreams of giving them a home with the space they… Read more

Community Gathers for Annual Plant Share Event On June 6th, Milwaukee Habitat’s parking lot became a garden. Hundreds of plants filled the space and Habitat homeowners waited in line until the doors opened at 9am for the 21st annual Plant Share. The annual Plant Share is a time for Habitat homeowners to gather and pick… Read more

Wendy and Joy at Home Wendy is a single mom who works for Milwaukee County, and her Habitat home is filled with sunlight, music, and a real sense of peace. She talks about opening the blinds every morning to let the light in and turning on music so they can dance while they cook or… Read more