Tag: Milwaukee Habitat

Thank You

Habitat Gala Raises $465,000 for Affordable Homeownership On Thursday evening, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity hosted the annual Framing the Future Gala from inside their early 20th century woodshop. The event, which welcomed over 325 attendees, raised $465,000 to build safe, affordable housing in our city. Framing the Future Gala, presented by BMO Harris Bank, is Milwaukee Habitat for… Read more

Celebrating World Habitat Day

More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day. Every year Habitat for Humanity joins our partners around the world to rededicate ourselves to recognizing the… Read more

Opening a Business

Opening a Business As the cost of living increases, Princena wanted to invest in something that she could rely on and leave behind for her children. She applied to become a Milwaukee Habitat homeowner, and after working with our family services team, she was accepted into the program.  Princena is the first person in her… Read more

Chelmicia Is Owning Her Future

Chelmicia Is Owning Her Future Chelmicia sees Habitat as an opportunity to take control of her housing situation. Right now, she’s bound to responsiveness and integrity of her landlord – something she’s been unhappy with for years. “I’m tired of renting,” says Chelmicia. “I’ve been living in houses where landlords don’t want to fix anything…. Read more