Tag: Milwaukee

Breaking Down Barriers: Erika’s Journey to Homeownership Erika understands that Black prospective homebuyers face barriers that their white counterparts do not.  “It can be challenging for minorities to own a home and achieve homeownership,” Erika said.  Nationwide, only 35% of Black applicants are approved for a mortgage, compared to nearly 56% of white applicants, in… Read more

Clicking into Place: Derrick’s Homeownership Journey  Last year, Derrick experienced a turning point where his life began to click into place. After spending time and energy learning about himself, he began to understand what was truly important to him.  Derrick became interested in homeownership when he moved back to Milwaukee after briefly living in Madison,… Read more

From Rental Homes to Her Own Front Door Although Rhonda grew up in houses, they were always rentals, and homeownership was rarely discussed in her family. It was not until a series of life events, some joyful and others challenging, opened her eyes to the value of having a home to truly call her own. … Read more

Monica’s Piece of the Pie Monica has spent years pouring herself into her children and career. As a mother of three daughters and a long-time employee at an engineering company, she has focused on providing for her family and building a career. Now that her daughters are getting older, Monica has decided it’s time to… Read more

The Peace Zone: Tiffany’s New Home Tiffany has dedicated her life to caring for children. Whether teaching at the YMCA, raising her own children, or nurturing her grandchildren, she has made a positive impact on the lives of many. Tiffany has worked at the YMCA in childcare for over 11 years and currently teaches three… Read more

A Dream Across Borders The following quotes were conveyed through a translator and have been edited for clarity and accuracy. Twenty three years ago, Daniel and Brenda got married in Mexico before moving to the United States to build a life together. They came to Wisconsin with the dream of buying a home and raising… Read more

From Setbacks to Success Miranda understands the importance of dedication and determination—qualities she embodies. Before pursuing her dream of homeownership, she made it a priority to establish stability in her work and education. Miranda works for the post office while pursuing her education in early childhood development. She dreams of opening a childcare center and… Read more

“This is Ours”: Shay’s Journey to Homeownership Shay is ready to break free from the cycle of renting and achieve her dream of homeownership. As she puts it, when you rent, “you pay a lot to get a little.”  Shay currently lives in a rental home with her sons and dreams of covering the walls… Read more

Remembering President Carter Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity joins the world in mourning the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whose dedication to Habitat for Humanity created a lasting legacy. President Carter’s efforts shone a spotlight on the global need for affordable housing and brought hope to families around the world. In 1989, he led… Read more

Reflecting on 2024 with Alexis As we wrap up 2024, we are filled with gratitude for those who have helped shape our mission to bring affordable homeownership to local families. Looking back on the year, we are thankful for the impactful moments that define our work – moments like celebrating the transformative journeys of Habitat… Read more