Tag: Homeownership

Milwaukee Habitat launches Pope Leo Village Project The Pope Leo Village Project will help build seven new homes in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood. The project is part of a national initiative sponsored by an anonymous donor, supporting the construction of 250 new homes across 21 cities nationwide. The initiative aims to expand access to affordable homeownership… Read more

Building a Home, One Room at a Time  When Jonia thinks about her new home, she already knows how she wants two of the bedrooms to look. Her three-year-old son loves Spider-Man and dinosaurs, so his room will have plenty of room for two of his favorite things. Another room will have a safari theme,… Read more

A Surprise to Call Home  The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy.  Soon, Valentina will lead her two children to the front door of a home they’ve never seen before. As she unlocks the door, she’ll say, “Surprise, this is our home.” Valentina and her two… Read more

The Habitat Story: Together, We Build Homeownership From the first day of construction to the moment a family cuts the ribbon on their new home, every step is made possible by people working together. And when a family holds the key and says, “I’m home,” we’re reminded of what we can accomplish when we build… Read more

Sargento Volunteers Build More Than Homes  Last week, Sargento employees, including Jasmine Schmitz, spent two days on a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity build site, helping raise the walls of two brand-new homes. For Jasmine, volunteering with Milwaukee Habitat is a chance to help other people experience something she knows firsthand. As a homeowner herself, she… Read more

Breaking the Cycle, Building a Home Yamaris has always believed her future could look different from her past. After watching her family navigate years of renting, she set out to create a life of stability and choice. Now, as she builds her first home with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, she’s doing more than becoming a… Read more

More than a Concept Since the age of 17, Maikayla has been on her own. Today, she’s building something entirely new for her family. She is building a future where her three-year-old daughter will grow up knowing the safety, stability, and opportunity of homeownership. “My family is from Puerto Rico,” Maikayla said. “They came here… Read more

Built on a Promise Sharisse has always been someone who takes care of others. She volunteers with children and people experiencing homelessness. She promised her father she would always take care of her mom. And when life suddenly turned uncertain, she was determined to protect her family. Today, she and her mom, Lenora, are building… Read more

A Head Start on Homeownership  At just 24 years old, Magic is setting his sights on a major life goal: homeownership. As an EMT who also studied computer engineering, Magic has worked hard to get where he is today. He now wants to start the next chapter of his life and create something he can… Read more

A Red Door and a Place to Call Home  Right now, Jasmine and her three daughters live with her mother in an apartment that is far too small, especially as her daughters continue to grow. Her 10-year-old and twin 4-year-olds share one bedroom, and Jasmine dreams of giving them a home with the space they… Read more