ReStores (Updated 5/22/20): Wauwatosa Location Opens: Milwaukee Habitat has partially reopened our Wauwatosa ReStore. For the safety of our customers, volunteers, staff and donors we are requiring all patrons wear a mask. Free disposable masks will be available for those in need at the entrance. As a home improvement store, we are included as an… Read more
Equity For All
Our nation and city are in a desperate place today as we join our Twin Cities neighbors in mourning George Floyd. We have witnessed yet another person of color die senselessly at the hands of the very people entrusted to serve and protect. Above all, we have allowed distrust and prejudice to win out over… Read more
Good News Tues. – May 26th
We’re back with another edition of Good News Tues to spread a little joy from our Habitat family to yours. We’re all in this together. Here’s hoping this brings a little light to your day. Salvaging for GoodOver the last week the Deconstruction team from Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has been salvaging rare architectural… Read more
Good News Tues. – May 19th
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Here’s hoping this brings a little light to your day. AlisheaFrom a very young age, Alishea aspired to one… Read more
Volunteer Update
After much preparation, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that we will begin a phased approach to allowing interested volunteers to return to service. Our number one priority is the safety of all those involved, so we are implementing strict safety measures and an incremental approach to bringing our dedicated volunteers back on… Read more
Good News Tues. – May 12th
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you’re doing the impossible.”– St. Francis of Assisi This pandemic has forced all of us to adapt, collaborate and resolve in ways we never have before. In response to the suffering and struggle, our community is stepping up to support one-another. From small gestures… Read more
Understanding Your Property Assessment
Recently you may have received a letter from the city that shows your newly assessed property value. It can bring you joy, confusion or even worry, depending on how that assessment has changed. Here are some answers to questions you may have: What are property assessments? Property assessments are conducted by the city to establish a value for your… Read more
Good News Tues. – May 5th
Watch this special message from Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, Brian Sonderman. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global movement to support organizations affected by the pandemic. Thank you to everyone who has already given and had their donation doubled by Accunet Mortgage. Thanks to your generosity we’re over half way to our goal of $25,000! If you’ve… Read more
Good News Tues. – April 28th
We’re back with another edition of Good News Tues to spread a little joy from our Habitat family to yours. We’re all in this together. Here’s hoping this brings a little light to your day. Pa & PawPa and Paw’s courageous journey to become Habitat homeowners began in their home country of Myanmar. Like more… Read more
#MaskUPMKE
In this moment of unprecedented need, our community has set a goal: Create 3.5 million no-sew masks for local healthcare providers and other essential service workers. And to achieve this goal, we need YOU. Volunteers are invited to pick up a mask kit from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, take the kit home to assemble the no-sew… Read more