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This holiday season, hear from Milwaukee Habitat homeowners as they share their cherished Christmas traditions and the profound impact of having a home to celebrate in. Sarah, Habitat homeowner since 2021 “The first Christmas in our Habitat home felt magical! We had our first official Christmas tree with the presents under the tree. The boys… Read more

“Mommy, I’m going to get you a house.” “Mommy, I’m going to get you a house one day.” Bernes’s five-year-old son was determined to buy his mom a house someday. Now, thanks to Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership program, that dream is becoming a reality, just in a slightly different way.  Through the program, Bernes is… Read more

Together, We Build In “Together, We Build,” Habitat homeowners Johanna Jimenez (since 2007), Debra and Johnny Tucker (since 2003), and Cheryl Hayes (since 1989) share how Habitat homeownership has helped them build generational wealth, financial stability, and the security of a place to truly call home. For Johanna, owning a Habitat home was the key… Read more

LaPorche’s Homeownership Journey Begins A simple, yet significant, realization changed the trajectory of LaPorche and her children’s futures. “Honestly, I realized one day that I have been in [this apartment] for eight years, investing in someone else’s dream. And if I can stay here [that long], I can stay at a home and put money… Read more

Story by Wendy Strong, Spectrum News 1 Providing Purpose to Your Purchase Alya Sproehlich and her young daughter recently moved into a new home and have been active customers at ReStore Franklin as they furnish their new space. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently… Read more

Marilyn’s Home Dedication: “Right in Front of a Park” Marilyn recently moved into her brand-new Habitat home, achieving her goal of homeownership. On top of that, she is now living right across the street from a park, which has been a dream of hers.  Every time a Milwaukee Habitat homeowner moves into their home, we… Read more

Refusing to Settle for Less Naidia’s oldest son, Nijel (12), has already created a Christmas list filled with gifts he hopes to get for his new room. Nijel currently shares a room with his younger brother Justin (8), but will soon be getting a room of his own. At the top of all of their… Read more

A Full Circle Moment: From Homelessness to Homeownership Growing up in the projects, Altonetta found strength in her upbringing, shaping a vision for a brighter future for her children. She set out to ensure that they would enjoy opportunities and experiences that would empower them to thrive. Altonetta is now building a brand-new home through… Read more

Homeownership: A New Beginning For the Tillmans, homeownership is about more than just buying a house, it is about bringing their family back together.  Sylvia and Kenneth have been married for 14 years and have a 13-year-old son, Kendall. Kenneth lives with his mother to support her as she adjusts to life after his father’s… Read more