Tag: Homeownership

Monica’s Piece of the Pie Monica has spent years pouring herself into her children and career. As a mother of three daughters and a long-time employee at an engineering company, she has focused on providing for her family and building a career. Now that her daughters are getting older, Monica has decided it’s time to… Read more

The Peace Zone: Tiffany’s New Home Tiffany has dedicated her life to caring for children. Whether teaching at the YMCA, raising her own children, or nurturing her grandchildren, she has made a positive impact on the lives of many. Tiffany has worked at the YMCA in childcare for over 11 years and currently teaches three… Read more

A Dream Across Borders The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy. Twenty three years ago, Daniel and Brenda got married in Mexico before moving to the United States to build a life together. They came to Wisconsin with the dream of buying a home and raising… Read more

From Setbacks to Success Miranda understands the importance of dedication and determination—qualities she embodies. Before pursuing her dream of homeownership, she made it a priority to establish stability in her work and education. Miranda works for the post office while pursuing her education in early childhood development. She dreams of opening a childcare center and… Read more

“This is Ours”: Shay’s Journey to Homeownership Shay is ready to break free from the cycle of renting and achieve her dream of homeownership. As she puts it, when you rent, “you pay a lot to get a little.”  Shay currently lives in a rental home with her sons and dreams of covering the walls… Read more

Remembering President Carter Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity joins the world in mourning the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whose dedication to Habitat for Humanity created a lasting legacy. President Carter’s efforts shone a spotlight on the global need for affordable housing and brought hope to families around the world. In 1989, he led… Read more

Reflecting on 2024 with Alexis As we wrap up 2024, we are filled with gratitude for those who have helped shape our mission to bring affordable homeownership to local families. Looking back on the year, we are thankful for the impactful moments that define our work – moments like celebrating the transformative journeys of Habitat… Read more

Tomorrow marks a special milestone for Milwaukee Habitat homeowner Erika as she celebrates her first Christmas in her new home. Hear from her as she prepares to enjoy the holiday in the warmth and comfort of a place she can call her own. “I am SO looking forward to the holidays in our new home!… Read more

This holiday season, hear from Milwaukee Habitat homeowners as they share their cherished Christmas traditions and the profound impact of having a home to celebrate in. Sarah, Habitat homeowner since 2021 “The first Christmas in our Habitat home felt magical! We had our first official Christmas tree with the presents under the tree. The boys… Read more

“Mommy, I’m going to get you a house.” “Mommy, I’m going to get you a house one day.” Bernes’s five-year-old son was determined to buy his mom a house someday. Now, thanks to Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership program, that dream is becoming a reality, just in a slightly different way.  Through the program, Bernes is… Read more