Tag: Affordable Housing

A Repair That Brings Back Confidence Vanissa has owned her home for 25 years and currently lives there with her grandkids. After a recent accident, she realized that she needs to make changes to her bathroom for herself and her family.  Vanissa’s shower and bathtub were not accessible for her and because of the structure… Read more

A Safer Porch, a Stronger Sense of Home  A few years ago, Angela received a flyer in the mail about Milwaukee Habitat’s Critical Home Repair Program. Through the program, homeowners can receive 0% interest loans and up to 80% of project costs could be covered based on income.  At the time, her front porch needed… Read more

Milwaukee Habitat launches Pope Leo Village Project The Pope Leo Village Project will help build seven new homes in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. The project is part of a national initiative sponsored by an anonymous donor, supporting the construction of 250 new homes across 21 cities nationwide. The initiative aims to expand access to affordable homeownership… Read more

Building a Home, One Room at a Time  When Jonia thinks about her new home, she already knows how she wants two of the bedrooms to look. Her three-year-old son loves Spider-Man and dinosaurs, so his room will have plenty of room for two of his favorite things. Another room will have a safari theme,… Read more

A Surprise to Call Home  The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy.  Soon, Valentina will lead her two children to the front door of a home they’ve never seen before. As she unlocks the door, she’ll say, “Surprise, this is our home.” Valentina and her two… Read more

The Habitat Story: Together, We Build Homeownership From the first day of construction to the moment a family cuts the ribbon on their new home, every step is made possible by people working together. And when a family holds the key and says, “I’m home,” we’re reminded of what we can accomplish when we build… Read more

Sargento Volunteers Build More Than Homes  Last week, Sargento employees, including Jasmine Schmitz, spent two days on a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity build site, helping raise the walls of two brand-new homes. For Jasmine, volunteering with Milwaukee Habitat is a chance to help other people experience something she knows firsthand. As a homeowner herself, she… Read more

Breaking the Cycle, Building a Home Yamaris has always believed her future could look different from her past. After watching her family navigate years of renting, she set out to create a life of stability and choice. Now, as she builds her first home with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, she’s doing more than becoming a… Read more

More than a Concept Since the age of 17, Maikayla has been on her own. Today, she’s building something entirely new for her family. She is building a future where her three-year-old daughter will grow up knowing the safety, stability, and opportunity of homeownership. “My family is from Puerto Rico,” Maikayla said. “They came here… Read more

Built on a Promise Sharisse has always been someone who takes care of others. She volunteers with children and people experiencing homelessness. She promised her father she would always take care of her mom. And when life suddenly turned uncertain, she was determined to protect her family. Today, she and her mom, Lenora, are building… Read more