Tag: Homeownership

Elaine and Grant: Building a Future, Rooted in Milwaukee Since before they met, Elaine and Grant have been dedicated to giving back to the community. Eight years ago, they both moved to Milwaukee to serve as AmeriCorps members with an education focused nonprofit. Less than a year later, they were married and Milwaukee has been… Read more

Spiderman, Unicorns, and a Fresh Start for Denisa’s Family Through Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership program, Denisa is building a brand-new four-bedroom home that will give her children the space and stability she didn’t have. “I never had my own room so I get to do something different for my kids,” Denisa said. “I just want… Read more

Sargento and Milwaukee Habitat Celebrate 40th Sponsored Home with a “Family Reunion” On July 23, Sargento and Milwaukee Habitat celebrated a major milestone: the 40th and 41st Sargento-sponsored Habitat homes. In a heartwarming event that felt more like a family reunion, past, present, and future Habitat homeowners gathered in the Harambee neighborhood to celebrate the… Read more

Where Stars Shine: Theresa’s New Home Soon, Theresa’s grandson will walk into a bedroom where planets and stars shine from the ceiling, and he’ll know it’s his. Theresa’s 9-year-old grandson spends a lot of time with her and has a room in her current two-bedroom rental. But that room, like the rest of the apartment,… Read more

A New Home: This Family’s Dream Becomes Reality The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy. Hla Aye & Mee Mee are working hard to build a better life for their family, and that includes becoming homeowners. Through Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Homeownership program, they are… Read more

From Hardship to Home: A New Beginning for May Nay Htoe and Ma Ka Lah The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy. May Nay Htoe & Ma Ka Lah are ready to move out of their current rental and move into a safe, stable home. In… Read more

Laurel’s Hands-On Path to Stability Whether it is construction, hair, sports, decorating, school, or work, Laurel and her three sons are always doing something hands-on. Laurel works as a child care subsidy specialist for the state of Wisconsin and also braids, cuts, and colors hair.   “I’m a lead, so I work with our workers and… Read more

Powered by Positivity: Shannon’s Path to Homeownership Shannon’s positivity radiates through every part of her life. It’s felt by her daycare class, her 11-year-old son, her sister, nieces and nephews, and everyone that surrounds her.  As a single mom who is passionate about working with children, her life is dedicated to uplifting youth and creating… Read more

Video by GE HealthCare Giannis Antetokounmpo and Family Help Build Milwaukee Habitat Home On May 29th, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family, volunteers from the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, and volunteers from GE HealthCare rolled up their sleeves alongside their Milwaukee neighbors to build a stronger, healthier community. Together, they helped build a Milwaukee Habitat home. View Photos: View Facebook… Read more