Tag: Milwaukee

A Trailblazer: Deana’s Rise from Eviction to Empowerment

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

Fostering Stability: Aja’s Dream for Homeownership

Fostering Stability: Aja’s Dream for Homeownership Working as a support staff at a child advocacy center, Aja witnesses firsthand the profound impact unstable homes have on children. This experience has inspired her to pursue homeownership, with a goal of providing a stable home for foster children in the future. Aja explained: “We mainly see kids… Read more

Ready to Build: Morgan’s Path to Homeownership

Ready to Build: Morgan’s Path to Homeownership Milwaukee Habitat’s Affordable Homeownership Program is unique in the way that those in our program help build their home and the homes of their neighbors. They spend time on site with staff and volunteers building homes. For some, hands-on construction work is a new experience. However, for Morgan,… Read more

Celebrating Milwaukee Habitat Day with Malik

Celebrating Milwaukee Habitat Day with Malik Eight years ago, on Friday, June 17th, 2016, we celebrated a significant milestone as Milwaukee Habitat welcomed its 1,000th family served into their new home in the Washington Park neighborhood. That day, then Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett officially declared June 17th Milwaukee Habitat day. As of this year, we… Read more

Planting Joy: Milwaukee Habitat’s Annual Plant Share

Planting Joy: Milwaukee Habitat’s Annual Plant Share On June 1st, the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity parking lot transformed into a garden full of an array of plants. Dozens of plant and vegetable varieties crowded one side of the parking lot, waiting to be replanted outside a Habitat home. Habitat homeowners lined up around the block… Read more