A crew of more than 100 volunteers came together in the Washington Park neighborhood this week to launch Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th year of building homes, community and hope at the annual “Blitz Build.” During this May building session, Habitat will add six owner-occupied houses to a block that is already home to seven… Read more
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Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s team up for National Women Build Week
On Saturday, May 3, a group of 12 women including Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers came together to work on a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity construction site in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 3-11. Now in its seventh year, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to help build… Read more
Habitat ReStore celebrates re-use with donation drive at Mayfair
In addition to being one of the largest fundraisers for Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee’s ReStores prevent over one million pounds of usable materials from ending up in local landfills each year. Thanks to generous donations from businesses and individuals, ReStore is helping give new life to furniture, cabinetry, appliances and more. ReStore will be… Read more
Kahler Slater Continues Partnership with Habitat for Humanity for a Second Year
MILWAUKEE, WI – Kahler Slater recently kicked off its second year partnering with Habitat for Humanity. The firm adopted Habitat for Humanity’s Milwaukee and Dane County extensions as its signature nonprofit beneficiaries in 2013 with a goal of focusing the firm’s energies on one organization to maximize its community impact. “Kahler Slater is excited to… Read more
Thrivent Financial reaches $200 million in donations to Habitat for Humanity with new 2014 commitment
Milwaukee benefits from Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity homebuilding efforts MILWAUKEE, WI (Feb.26, 2014) – Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $118,500 from Thrivent Financial to build two homes in the Washington Park neighborhood of Milwaukee. From the national partnership’s inception in 2005, Thrivent Financial and its members have now committed more than… Read more
ReStore selling huge donation of valuable artwork
You never know what you’re going to find at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores, but one thing you can count on is getting a great deal. Typically customers expect furniture, cabinetry, and appliances, but on special occasions like this, shoppers can take home fine art for a fraction of the cost. ReStore just got in a… Read more
Milwaukee Habitat Finalist for 2014 MANDI Awards
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that we are a finalist for the 2014 MANDI awards. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation are “the Oscars of the Community Development World.” The MANDIs recognize efforts to strengthen Milwaukee’s central city neighborhoods. Along with Havenswoods… Read more
Milwaukee Habitat to Begin Complete Rehab Project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed property into a decent home. On Thursday, November 14, at 10:30 am, Mayor Tom Barrett will sign the deed to the home at 1321 North 36th… Read more
Habitat for Humanity to salute Quarles & Brady as Philanthropist of the Year
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will honor Milwaukee-based Quarles & Brady LLP with a Philanthropist of the Year award during its 18th annual “Foundation for Change” Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26. The award recognizes companies and organizations for their involvement with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s mission to create quality affordable housing for area residents… Read more
Broan-NuTone Wins ESPN “Oh the Humanity” Contest
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Broan-NuTone won the ESPN (540AM) “Oh the Humanity” contest, conducted between September 16 and 27. The contest intended to thank local community members and businesses for their charitable contributions to Milwaukee Habitat and to inspire new businesses and individuals to get involved. As a grand prize,… Read more