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A Boss Move Amanda is ready to stop paying for someone else’s dream and start paying for her own. She has wanted to become a homeowner for some time, but she was unable to find an affordable, move-in ready home.  “The [houses] I did see needed all types of work, and rent prices keep increasing,… Read more

The Perfect Opportunity Brad didn’t hesitate when he realized he was eligible to become a Habitat homeowner. After he heard a coworker advocate for Habitat homeownership, he looked into it and applied. He had been saving up to look on the open market to buy a home, but realized Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership program was… Read more

Open Doors and a Big Heart LaShonda is the kind of neighbor everyone hopes to have. For years, she opened her doors to her children’s friends and cousins to make sure they had a good meal. She would write out dinner menus for the week so people would know what she was serving each day. … Read more

A Mother’s Determination: Rene’s Fight for Her Daughter Rene is a mother of two daughters, one of whom has cerebral palsy. This is her story: “My water broke at 5 months, 21 weeks pregnant. It was too early. If I was to have her, she wouldn’t survive.  I didn’t go into labor. Breaking early, it… Read more

Fostering Stability: Aja’s Dream for Homeownership Working as a support staff at a child advocacy center, Aja witnesses firsthand the profound impact unstable homes have on children. This experience has inspired her to pursue homeownership, with a goal of providing a stable home for foster children in the future. Aja explained: “We mainly see kids… Read more

Ready to Build: Morgan’s Path to Homeownership Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership Program is unique in the way that those in our program help build their home and the homes of their neighbors. They spend time on site with staff and volunteers building homes. For some, hands-on construction work is a new experience. However, for Morgan,… Read more

Celebrating Milwaukee Habitat Day with Malik Eight years ago, on Friday, June 17th, 2016, we celebrated a significant milestone as Milwaukee Habitat welcomed its 1,000th family served into their new home in the Washington Park neighborhood. That day, then Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett officially declared June 17th Milwaukee Habitat day. As of this year, we… Read more

Planting Joy: Milwaukee Habitat’s Annual Plant Share On June 1st, the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity parking lot transformed into a garden full of an array of plants. Dozens of plant and vegetable varieties crowded one side of the parking lot, waiting to be replanted outside a Habitat home. Habitat homeowners lined up around the block… Read more

Shirron’s Home Dedication: “This is Where I’m Supposed To Be” Earlier this year, Shirron became a first-time homebuyer and moved into her brand-new Habitat home in the Harambee neighborhood.  We celebrated with Shirron outside her new home surrounded by family, friends, staff, volunteers, and sponsors.  During the dedication celebration, she reflected on what this journey… Read more

Manifesting Homeownership Ashley has been manifesting homeownership for years. She believes in the power of positivity and has used it to fulfill her dream of becoming a homeowner.  “When you speak positive, positive will come,” Ashley said. “I always manifested [homeownership]. Then it happens. You have to be positive.”  Ashley is now building a brand… Read more