Tag: Homeownership

Rooted in Resilience: Johnnie’s Path to Homeownership Johnnie came to Milwaukee from Mississippi as a single mother of four, determined to create a better future for her family. Starting out on government support, she worked hard to build stability by volunteering at her children’s schools, taking any opportunity she could, and eventually landing a food… Read more

A Grandmother’s Goal of Homeownership As someone who has spent their whole life in rental properties, Angela is now searching for a home she can truly call her own. Angela has worked for Milwaukee Public Schools for nearly 30 years. She began her career in an elementary school before moving to the school board and… Read more

Molding Her Own Piece of Clay: Jitanna’s Dream of Homeownership 2026 is the year that Jitanna invests in herself. After a lifetime of prioritizing the needs of others, Jitanna is choosing to focus on her own future.  “I put everyone in front of me,” Jitanna said. “Now is the time for me to take care… Read more

A Place to Grow and Pray After more than a decade of paying rent to live in the same house, Jalisa is ready to take the next step: investing in a home to call her own. With few homeowners in her family, she’s determined to change that narrative, paving the way forward and setting a… Read more

When Home Becomes Hope: Rachel’s Journey Toward Stability While Rachel has not always known stability herself, she shows up every day determined to create it for people around her. As a children’s long term support and service specialist, Rachel works with children who have autism, helping supplement services that insurance will not cover. She also… Read more

“I want to beat the statistics.” Raven has heard the assumptions people make about young mothers. Instead of letting them define her, she is building a future rooted in stability, growth, and opportunity for herself and her son. “Having my son so young, I’m just staying committed to wanting to give him a better life,”… Read more

Marquette University Habitat for Humanity Club Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Joins Pope Leo Village Initiative Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is proud to join the Pope Leo Village initiative, a multi-city project sponsored and inspired by an anonymous donor committed to Pope Leo’s vision and lifelong call to serve others. Milwaukee Habitat is one of sixteen… Read more

From Donation to Foundation: Habitat ReStores in Franklin and Wauwatosa To Expand Weekend Hours Later This Year At Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores, every donated item and every purchase helps local families invest in the stability and equity of homeownership. Our ReStores in Franklin, Wauwatosa, and Greenfield have long played a vital role in that… Read more

MLK’s Vision for Fair Housing Each year, the third Monday in January invites us to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day is a reminder that Dr. King’s values call for year-round action. Dr. King’s call to justice, service, and collective responsibility continues to challenge us to examine… Read more

A Place to Gather: Sherry’s Home Dedication  Sherry, a mother of six and grandmother of six, is proud to officially call herself a Milwaukee Habitat homeowner.  When a Milwaukee Habitat homeowner like Sherry closes on their home, we gather with family, friends, and supporters for a home dedication celebration. This special moment takes place outside… Read more