Local Mom Begins Construction of Habitat Home with Brewers Pitcher Brandon Woodruff Brewers Community Foundation (BCF), the charitable arm of the Milwaukee Brewers, and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation teamed up with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity to help a local mom, Hsa Yu (pronounced SAH YOU), become a first-time home buyer. Brewers All Star pitcher, Brandon… Read more
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Finding Security
Finding Security “[My neighborhood] is pretty rough,” Sheila said. “It’s outside things that happen when people come into our neighborhood. There once was a shootout with one person in the yard [next to my house].” Sheila now has bullet holes in the side of her house due to this incident and others. She was not… Read more
Shirley’s “New Lease On Life”
Shirley’s “New Lease On Life” Prior to five years ago, Shirley had never lived in an apartment. She had always rented homes as she was raising her family. But, she needed to downsize and found a rental that seemed to suit her needs. “At first when I moved in it was good,” she says. “But… Read more
More Space For A Growing Family
More Space For A Growing Family With a growing family, Malik was ready to make the move out of his two bedroom apartment to something with more space. In the past couple of years, Malik has become the proud father of two boys: Malik Jr. and Isiah. As you can imagine, Malik says his young… Read more
Gusty Windows Cause High Utility Bills for Milwaukee Homeowner
Gusty Windows Cause High Utility Bills for Milwaukee Homeowner Olivia needed a window repair, and was familiar with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. When she saw Milwaukee Habitat working in her neighborhood, she went to talk to the workers on site. “I’m miss nosy,” Olivia said. “I befriended the guys on [a Habitat] site and they… Read more
Need Help With Your Spring Cleaning?
Need Help With Your Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning season is upon us – whether we’re ready or not. But don’t fret, Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Habitat’s resale stores and donation centers – are here to help you clear out the clutter. Whether it’s to make room for a new chair or a brand new…
Becoming a Home Again
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…
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