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
Sweat Equity Brings Confidence to Homeowners
Sweat Equity Brings Confidence to Homeowners As part of our build it and buy it model, Habitat homeowners like Angela, help build their own homes during sweat equity hours. Sweat equity is an opportunity for families to have hands-on experience helping build their safe, affordable home alongside Habitat staff and volunteers. Sweat equity is also… Read more
Brittney’s Key To Housing Longevity
Brittney’s Key To Housing Longevity The longevity of homeownership is a key factor to why Brittney wants to move on from being a renter. From a young age, Brittney realized the benefits of having a stable place to call home. “My mom owned our home for the last 20 years,” she says. It’s that type… Read more
“Habitat Set Me Up For Success”
“Habitat Set Me Up For Success” Whether you’re renting or trying to buy in Milwaukee, the rising cost of housing is making it harder and harder for families to find a home that’s affordable. Hardworking families are being priced out of the market as rent continues to outpace wages. Sarah was looking to become a… Read more
A Home For Grandma’s Rose Bushes
A Home For Grandma’s Rose Bushes When Angela was just five years old her family home caught fire. The damage forced them to move out and stay with Angela’s grandmother. It’s at that time when Angela recalls beginning to learn the joys, comfort and responsibilities of home. “She showed me how to cook and clean,”… Read more
Women Build Turns Dreams Into Reality
Women Build Turns Dreams Into Reality For Tanika, the mother of two says her new affordable Habitat home will give her a chance to better her life for herself and her kids. “I’ll be able to go back to school, and take out less loans,” said Tanika. She says she wouldn’t have been able to… Read more
Happy Women Build Week!
Happy Women Build Week! After months of anticipation, Women Build Week is finally upon us! The goal: recruit, educate and nurture women to build – and advocate for – safe and affordable housing in our community. More than 10 teams of women from across our community will be doing everything from installing drywall to putting up… Read more
Habitat Goes Solar
Habitat Goes Solar Part of a years-long effort to offset energy costs is beginning to payoff in a big way at Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Over the past two years, Construction Director Chris Garrison has led a side project to decrease our organization’s overhead, while creating a self-sustaining source of energy. Solar panels were installed… Read more
Bucks & Sargento Tipoff for Homes Build Begins
Bucks & Sargento Tipoff for Homes Build Begins All week long, Sargento employees are in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood to raise the walls of a safe, affordable Habitat for Humanity home. Sargento sponsored this home in part through their Tipoff for Homes partnership with the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. Sargento donated $500 for every tipoff won… Read more
Hanging Memories On A New Wall
Hanging Memories On A New Wall Sasha’s mother loved photography. Growing up in Chicago, Sasha says her mom was always capturing moments on film. Framed family photos lined the walls of stairwells. It’s a memory that reminds Sasha of home. “That’s always symbolized happiness, the American Dream,” she says. “I’ve always wanted to read the… Read more
Building Stability In Midtown
Building Stability In Midtown Like many of us, Shaquita values stability for her family. It’s something that was instilled in her at an early age by her mother. “My mom always made sure we had a stable place to live,” she says. “When the family would outgrow it, then we’d move.” But, Shaquita says, one… Read more