Becoming a Home Again When Ronnie’s two dogs started catching mice and rats as they came up through the foundation of his home, he knew it was time for a repair. Not only this, but his home needed major electrical work. “I plugged in my air fryer and everything blew out,” Ronnie said. “None of…
Tag: Affordable Housing
Local Students Illuminate Habitat Homes
Local Students Illuminate Habitat Homes One of the beautiful things about Habitat’s work in Milwaukee is the myriad of ways individuals get involved. From swinging hammers on the build site, to shopping at our ReStores, to making a gift, and the list goes on. “Bringing people together” is so core to the work that we… Read more
National AmeriCorps Week: “This Work Means Everything”
National AmeriCorps Week: “This Work Means Everything” This week is national AmeriCorps week. It is a week where we recognize and celebrate the commitment of those who chose to serve their community through AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that bring people together through service and volunteering to address…
A Critical Kitchen Repair
A Critical Kitchen Repair Rashonda’s favorite meals to cook include shrimp alfredo, chicken, greens, and holiday meals such as turkey. However, since buying and moving into her home over a year ago, she has not been able to cook these meals or anything else. Rashonda’s kitchen is currently unusable. The sink doesn’t work and the… Read more
“I’ve always wanted to own my home.”
“I’ve always wanted to own my home.” For the past 17 years, Persephone (pronounced: per-SEF-a-nee) has raised her daughter in a two bedroom townhouse on Center Street in Milwaukee. She’s never missed a rent payment and always maintained the property. However, a few years ago, Persephone became determined to stop paying into someone else’s future… Read more
Keeping the Block Clean
Keeping the Block Clean Since moving into her home, Margie has not felt comfortable to sit on her porch. It is not currently in a safe condition for her to use. “I’m not comfortable on my porch. It’s rubber. It has dips in it. I don’t go out there. That’s why I chose Habitat for… Read more
Danielle Takes Pride In Homeownership
Danielle Takes Pride In Homeownership For years, Danielle has wanted to become a homeowner. She’s worked hard to get her finances in order to buy her very first home. However, she’d been having a hard time finding the right fit. “I’ve went through many houses,” says Danielle. “But nothing I liked fit in my budget.”… Read more
From Crumbling to Comfort
From Crumbling to Comfort Twenty four years ago, Mariasha and Yona left Israel and bought their first home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They raised their 13 children in their home. Four of their children are now married and their youngest is almost two years old. Their children love to play in their basement, however it is… Read more
More than an Internship
More than an Internship Zorris went to Riverside High School where he was part of the Robotics team. Through this, he had an opportunity to intern at Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and work to bring safe, affordable housing to Milwaukee families. Milwaukee Habitat partners with the Argosy Foundation to connect FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition… Read more
More than a Fresh Coat of Paint
More than a Fresh Coat of Paint It’s a beautiful fall day and you walk into an old Habitat home and smell fresh paint, hear a lot of laughter and chatter, and see nine hardworking painting trainees at work to make the home ready for a new family. These trainees are from the Local 781… Read more