UNCOVERED: Carter Work Project, 32 Years Later 32 years ago, in June of 1989, President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter teamed up with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity to host one of the most ambitious builds in our organization’s history: the Carter Work Project. With the help of 1,000 volunteers and partners from Associated General Contractors of… Read more
Act Now! Take the Survey
The City of Milwaukee will receive $394 million from the federal government to help our community recover from COVID-19. The plan is called the American Rescue Plan (ARP), and a portion of the funds could be directed towards stable and affordable housing. The city has released a community survey to gain input on how these… Read more
ReStore Volunteer Spotlight – Lynn
ReStore Volunteer Spotlight – Lynn ReStore is driven by volunteer power: every day, our volunteers turn every donated couch, cushion, and cabinet into an opportunity for local families to become first-time home buyers. In today’s Good News Tues we’re shining a spotlight on one of our talented ReStore volunteers, Lynn. Lynn volunteers at our Greenfield… Read more
Brewers, Fairway Team Up To Build Safe, Affordable Habitat for Humanity Home
Brewers, Fairway Team Up To Build Safe, Affordable Habitat for Humanity Home Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, Brewers Community Foundation (BCF), the charitable arm of the Milwaukee Brewers, and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation teamed up with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity to begin building a safe, affordable home in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood last week. Brewers all-star pitcher,… Read more
A Path To Equity
A Path To Equity Gina sees the responsibility of homeownership as something of a family tradition. She grew up in a home that her parents owned. From an early age she began to realize the value of having a place they could always come home to. Now, Gina intends to pass that tradition along to… Read more
Local Mom Leads By Example
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. Local Mom Leads By Example “My mom always told me you can do anything a man can do,” says future… Read more
A Warm Place To Call Home
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. A Warm Place To Call Home During our harsh Wisconsin winters, one thing that’s absolutely critical is a warm place… Read more
“I’ve Paid Over $60k In Rent”
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. “I’ve paid over $60k in rent” Lakeia sees homeownership as a way to build independence for herself and her four… Read more
Celebrate Earth Day With ReStore
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. Celebrate Earth Day With ReStore 51 years ago, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson sparked a bi-partisan movement to address the environmental… Read more
Walls Are Raised On Affordable Homeownership Initiative In Harambee
Walls Are Raised On Affordable Homeownership Initiative In Harambee The first walls were raised on an affordable homeownership initiative in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity plans to build more than 80 brand new, affordable homes in the area over the next four years. These homes are part of our Cost of Home campaign… Read more