Tag: Affordable Housing

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

A Head Start on Homeownership  At just 24 years old, Magic is setting his sights on a major life goal: homeownership. As an EMT who also studied computer engineering, Magic has worked hard to get where he is today. He now wants to start the next chapter of his life and create something he can… Read more

A Red Door and a Place to Call Home  Right now, Jasmine and her three daughters live with her mother in an apartment that is far too small, especially as her daughters continue to grow. Her 10-year-old and twin 4-year-olds share one bedroom, and Jasmine dreams of giving them a home with the space they… Read more

Community Gathers for Annual Plant Share Event On June 6th, Milwaukee Habitat’s parking lot became a garden. Hundreds of plants filled the space and Habitat homeowners waited in line until the doors opened at 9am for the 21st annual Plant Share. The annual Plant Share is a time for Habitat homeowners to gather and pick… Read more

Wendy and Joy at Home Wendy is a single mom who works for Milwaukee County, and her Habitat home is filled with sunlight, music, and a real sense of peace. She talks about opening the blinds every morning to let the light in and turning on music so they can dance while they cook or… Read more

Milwaukee Brewers Team Up with Local and State Leaders to Build First Wallof Habitat Home On May 26th, Brewers players Brandon Woodruff, DL Hall, and Andrew Vaughn teamed up with the Famous Racing Sausages, Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Prime Financial Credit Union to kick off construction on… Read more

Milwaukee Habitat Intern and County Executive Build Brand-New Home On Thursday, County Executive David Crowley joined Milwaukee County employees and Habitat staff to help build a brand-new home. Working alongside the County Executive was Jay, a Habitat intern participating in the WRTP | BIG STEP program, a workforce development organization that connects people to jobs… Read more

Writing on the Walls Every time a Milwaukee Habitat homeowner moves into their home, we host a home dedication celebration. Together with family, friends, coworkers, Habitat staff, volunteers, and sponsors, we celebrate the tremendous milestone of becoming a first-time homebuyer.   At the end of the celebration, homeowners cut the ribbon in front of their new… Read more

Writing on the Walls Every year, Mark’s family hosts a meeting. During the last family meeting, Mark’s sister told him: ‘We all own our homes. It’s your turn.’ And that was the beginning of Mark’s homeownership journey. The next step brought him to Milwaukee Habitat. “She introduced me to Milwaukee Habitat,” Mark said. “She told… Read more

Deeper Than Just a Home: Crystal’s Habitat Journey Crystal is purchasing a brand-new home through Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership program. After applying and being accepted, Crystal came to the Milwaukee Habitat office to sign paperwork and officially start her journey. The night before she came in, the anticipation kept Crystal awake. “I couldn’t sleep last… Read more