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ReStore donations help single mom find safe, affordable housing Habitat’s ReStore in Franklin will celebrate their 1 year anniversary later this month. To commemorate the anniversary they’re trying to reach $1 million in donations by Saturday, April 23rd. The proceeds from donations of gently used items are invested right into our community, helping families like… Read more

Help ReStore Franklin reach $1 million in donated items to celebrate their 1 year anniversary This month, Habitat’s ReStore in Franklin will celebrate their 1 year anniversary. To mark the anniversary they’re trying to reach $1 million in donations by Saturday, April 23rd. Milwaukee ReStore sells donated household items to the public at their three… Read more

ReStore Donations Help Couple Remake their Home This month, Habitat’s ReStore in Franklin will celebrate their 1 year anniversary. To mark the anniversary they’re trying to reach $1 million in donations by Saturday, April 23rd. The proceeds from donations of gently used items are invested right into our community, helping families like Wellington and Denise…. Read more

A Neighborhood of Support Michael Lewis has lived in his home for 40 years and some of his neighbors have lived there just as long. They created a community of support and work together to look out for each other, prevent crime, and create a positive neighborhood.  Michael is currently dealing with numerous critical issues… Read more

Watch the video above to see part of the celebration! Happy 2022 Build Season! Last week, we officially kicked off our 37th year building in Milwaukee! Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Dan Bader, CEO of Bader Philanthropies, Inc., State Representative Kalan Haywood, Alderwoman Milele Coggs, future Habitat homeowner Channel, and volunteers from Milwaukee Tool and MGIC were… Read more

Thank you AmeriCorps members! This week we are celebrating our AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with educational awards and living expenses in exchange for a year or two of community service. AmeriCorps members help meet the nation’s critical needs in areas of… Read more

“I love my home” This special edition of Good News Tues. features an article published last week by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service about Milwaukee Habitat Homeowner Wendy Winston. Wendy Winston has known about Habitat for Humanity for the last 15 years, but it wasn’t until she had her daughter that she decided to become a homeowner. And… Read more

“My Yard is a Ministry” Josephine Morris moved into her home in 1996 and has been there since. As a fixture on her block, Josephine advocates for a nice environment in their neighborhood. So, when it came time to fix the broken paving slab behind her house, she knew something had to be done.  “My… Read more