Tag: Milwaukee Habitat

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

When Hard Work Meets Hope Rose is a devoted mother of five, a longtime McDonald’s general manager, and a woman whose life has been defined by perseverance. Recently, she received the Ray Kroc Award, placing her among the top one percent of McDonald’s managers worldwide. For Rose, achievement and responsibility have always gone hand in… Read more

Looking Ahead to 2026 with Tamara While many of us craft our resolutions for the new year, Tamara has her sights set on achieving a huge dream. In 2026, she will buy her first home. Tamara is partnering with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity to build and purchase a brand-new, affordable home for her and her… Read more

Merry Christmas from Milwaukee Habitat! This holiday season, we are reminded of the joy, warmth, and hope that a home brings. From our families’ first Christmas in their Habitat homes to those celebrating year after year, like Destanee’s family below, the smiles and memories made under their own roofs inspire us every day. We are… Read more

The Meaning of Home This Christmas As Erika and Brenton approach their second Christmas in their Habitat home, Erika reflects on what this means to their family: “All the synonyms that surround the words ecstatic, grateful, and blessed don’t even begin to describe the feeling my son and I have about celebrating Christmas for the… Read more

The Block That Changed Everything Quanesha watched Habitat homes rise on her block. From foundation pour to move-in date, she watched the empty lot next to her rental home become a Habitat house. Today, she is surrounded by Habitat homeowners, and soon, she will become one herself. After renting for years in the same neighborhood,… Read more

The First Photo on the Wall Sarah has stared at blank walls for as long as she can remember. Living in rentals her entire life and moving frequently prevented her from decorating the walls or adding much of her own personality to the places she lived. “I’m tired of packing up,” Sarah said. “Anywhere I… Read more

A Home for Pools, Bikes, and Ice Cream “I picture my daughter in the backyard pool or in her room dancing,” Jenniel said. “I see my son on the water slide or inside gaming.” Jenniel has long dreamed of a home where this vision is a reality for her family. However, in their current living… Read more