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Together We Build: The Community Behind Alphonso’s New Home As Alphonso’s children explored the place they now call home, a joyful crowd of family, friends, and supporters gathered outside to celebrate a major milestone: the closing of Alphonso’s brand new home.  This moment was made possible by Alphonso’s determination and hard work, along with his… Read more

It Starts with a Yellow Door Janice’s home isn’t built yet, but one thing is for certain: it would have a bright yellow door that makes a statement before you even step inside. “I want a yellow door,” Janice said. “It makes a statement when you come inside.” Alongside Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Janice is… Read more

Brewers Players and Community Leaders Team Up to Build New Homes On May 19th, Brewers players Chad Patrick and Tyler Alexander teamed up with the Famous Racing Sausages, Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, County Executive David Crowley, and Prime Financial Credit Union to kick off construction on a new Milwaukee Habitat home. Watch… Read more

A New Beginning The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy. After eight years of renting a small, aging house in Milwaukee, Lah Ku Htoo and Say Klo Wah are finally building a home of their own. It will be a safe, warm place where their five… Read more

Building a Home for Sunday Dinners Sherry envisions a safe and welcoming home where her children and grandchildren can gather for Sunday dinners. She pictures her grandchildren running around the yard and knows this dream will soon come true. In partnership with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Sherry is investing in a brand-new home. It will… Read more

A Transformation: Dallas’s Journey from Hardship to Homeownership After more than 15 years of hard work and perseverance, Dallas is ready to embrace the life she has built and create a stable foundation for the future. Dallas faced a difficult past, losing her parents at a young age and spending years on the streets. At… Read more

A Pillar of Her Community: Samantha’s Homeownership Journey Samantha considers herself a “behind the scenes” person rather than a leader, but her actions tell a different story. Through her dedication, hard work, and the countless lives she has touched, she has become a pillar of her community and family. Now, as she invests in homeownership,… Read more

Building Stability and Strengthening Community Shanice makes a difference everyday in her community. She works as a community organizer and spends time talking to community members about elections, improvements they’d like to see, and what they want from their elected officials. With dreams to expand her impact, Shanice truly believes in the importance of community… Read more

From Saving to Owning: Akira’s Homeownership Story Akira, a local Accounting Support Specialist, graduated with her associates degree in business management from MATC in December 2024. As a devoted dog mom and passionate foodie, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, trying new recipes, and spending time with her puppies.  Now, Akira is embarking on a new… Read more

A photo of Rasheena’s late son, Delinkko, on her necklace A Legacy of Strength: Rasheena’s Journey from Loss to Homeownership It doesn’t take long to feel Rasheena’s strength and determination. As a mother of three, a grandmother of three, a social club president, an office manager, and a community advocate, she is a rock of… Read more