This is both an exciting and important time for our community as the Milwaukee Common Council considers how to allocate the first tranche of $200 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan Act. There is a real opportunity to implement transformative change in Milwaukee with this funding, and we believe that… Read more
Building Pride In Homeownership
Building Pride In Homeownership “I want to be an example for my kids and my family,” says Toni about why she wants to become a homeowner. Coming from a family where all her siblings rent, Toni wants to show her family that homeownership isn’t out of reach. Unfortunately, all too many families in our community… Read more
ReStore Volunteers Turn Tables and Chairs into Affordable Homes
ReStore Volunteers Turn Tables and Chairs into Affordable Homes Each year, Milwaukee’s ReStores raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to build safe, affordable homes in our community through the resale of donated items. After shopping at the ReStores for years and learning about the mission, Nancy decided she wanted to become more involved. Now she… 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