Tag: Homeownership

Full Circle: From Mom’s Habitat Home to His Own “I wanted one because I grew up in one.” When Alphonso was thirteen years old, his mom became a Habitat homeowner and he spent his teenage years living in that house. Now, Alphonso is working to give his kids the same stability.  “I saw her do… Read more

Hsa Yu’s Milestone Moment As summer comes to a close, we reflect on the highlights of this warm season with Milwaukee Habitat.  One of our most cherished moments was Hsa Yu’s home dedication. We gathered with Hsa Yu outside her new home, joined by staff, family, friends, supporters, and many others. During the dedication she… Read more

Celebrating Angela’s Accomplishments Soon after a Milwaukee Habitat homeowner moves into their new home, we hold a special home dedication ceremony. This event brings together supporters, volunteers, donors, and staff to celebrate the homeowner’s new beginning. During the ceremony, the homeowner is invited to share their homeownership journey from renting to the tremendous milestone of… Read more

From Refugee Camp to Dream Home: The Journey of Moo Kaw Baw and Hser Eh Paw Moo Kaw Baw and Hser Eh Paw’s journey is one of resilience and hope. From the bamboo and wood structure in a refugee camp in Thailand to the unfamiliar streets of Milwaukee, they have faced countless challenges. Yet, they’ve… Read more

Judy helping a Habitat homeowner during our 2022 Plant Share The Judy Newman Building Beauty Awards If someone were to drive down a street full of Milwaukee Habitat homes, they would likely see many of them adorned with flowers, plants, and other decorations. If they walk to the backyard, they might just see a garden… Read more

A Trailblazer: Deana’s Rise from Eviction to Empowerment One doesn’t need to be around Deana for long to know that she is a strong, positive, and proud presence. Her energy screams determination and anyone that meets her instantly knows that if Deana sets her mind to something, she will accomplish it. Deana has set goals… Read more

A Boss Move Amanda is ready to stop paying for someone else’s dream and start paying for her own. She has wanted to become a homeowner for some time, but she was unable to find an affordable, move-in ready home.  “The [houses] I did see needed all types of work, and rent prices keep increasing,… Read more

The Perfect Opportunity Brad didn’t hesitate when he realized he was eligible to become a Habitat homeowner. After he heard a coworker advocate for Habitat homeownership, he looked into it and applied. He had been saving up to look on the open market to buy a home, but realized Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership program was… Read more

Open Doors and a Big Heart LaShonda is the kind of neighbor everyone hopes to have. For years, she opened her doors to her children’s friends and cousins to make sure they had a good meal. She would write out dinner menus for the week so people would know what she was serving each day. … Read more

A Mother’s Determination: Rene’s Fight for Her Daughter Rene is a mother of two daughters, one of whom has cerebral palsy. This is her story: “My water broke at 5 months, 21 weeks pregnant. It was too early. If I was to have her, she wouldn’t survive.  I didn’t go into labor. Breaking early, it… Read more