Milwaukee benefits from Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity homebuilding efforts MILWAUKEE, WI (Feb.26, 2014) – Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $118,500 from Thrivent Financial to build two homes in the Washington Park neighborhood of Milwaukee. From the national partnership’s inception in 2005, Thrivent Financial and its members have now committed more than… Read more
ReStore selling huge donation of valuable artwork
You never know what you’re going to find at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores, but one thing you can count on is getting a great deal. Typically customers expect furniture, cabinetry, and appliances, but on special occasions like this, shoppers can take home fine art for a fraction of the cost. ReStore just got in a… Read more
Milwaukee Habitat Finalist for 2014 MANDI Awards
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that we are a finalist for the 2014 MANDI awards. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation are “the Oscars of the Community Development World.” The MANDIs recognize efforts to strengthen Milwaukee’s central city neighborhoods. Along with Havenswoods… Read more
Milwaukee Habitat to Begin Complete Rehab Project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed property into a decent home. On Thursday, November 14, at 10:30 am, Mayor Tom Barrett will sign the deed to the home at 1321 North 36th… Read more
Habitat for Humanity to salute Quarles & Brady as Philanthropist of the Year
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will honor Milwaukee-based Quarles & Brady LLP with a Philanthropist of the Year award during its 18th annual “Foundation for Change” Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 26. The award recognizes companies and organizations for their involvement with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s mission to create quality affordable housing for area residents… Read more
Broan-NuTone Wins ESPN “Oh the Humanity” Contest
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that Broan-NuTone won the ESPN (540AM) “Oh the Humanity” contest, conducted between September 16 and 27. The contest intended to thank local community members and businesses for their charitable contributions to Milwaukee Habitat and to inspire new businesses and individuals to get involved. As a grand prize,… Read more
Milwaukee Habitat reaches $2 million in Global Giving
Tithe Celebration set for World Habitat Day Across the U.S., all Habitat for Humanity affiliates work not only to eliminating poverty housing and strengthen neighborhoods in their own communities, but also to eliminating poverty housing in communities around the world. Through an international tithing program, local chapters, including Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, donate 10 percent… Read more
Kahler Slater Continues Partnership with Habitat for Humanity for Firm Retreat Day
Kahler Slater to work on various projects with Habitat for Humanity next week Tuesday, September 10 in continuation of the two organizations’ partnership. MILWAUKEE, WI and MADISON, WI – Kahler Slater is continuing to celebrate its year-long partnership with Habitat for Humanity by teaming up with the organization in a day-long retreat on September 10…. Read more