Alishea's Home Dedication
From a very young age, Alishea aspired to one day become a homeowner. “Growing up we rented from a HUD [Housing & Urban Development] project and I always dreamed of buying my parents a home of their own,” says Alishea, “Unfortunately, both my parents are gone, but I know they’d be proud to see me do this for my kids.”
Read how she and her longtime friend helped eachother achieve the dream of homeownership and became next door neighbors in this week's #GoodNewsTues: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/good-news-tues-may-19th/
Alishea's Home Dedication
From a very young age, Alishea aspired to one day become a homeowner. “Growing up we rented from a HUD [Housing & Urban Development] project and I always dreamed of buying my parents a home of their own,” says Alishea, “Unfortunately, both my parents are gone, but I know they’d be proud to see me do this for my kids.”
Read how she and her longtime friend helped eachother achieve the dream of homeownership and became next door neighbors in this week's #GoodNewsTues: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/good-news-tues-may-19th/
Special Message from our Executive Director
Our neighbors and our communities have been hit hard by the economic shocks of COVID-19. Families need us to help them build back. We are needed now more than ever. And — now more than ever — we need you. Please give today! Any amount will help families build back security and stability and will create the hope we all so desperately need.
Donate today for #GivingTuesdayNow and have your gift MATCHED by Accunet Mortgage: https://www.classy.org/give/280512/#!
Special Message from our Executive Director
Our neighbors and our communities have been hit hard by the economic shocks of COVID-19. Families need us to help them build back. We are needed now more than ever. And — now more than ever — we need you. Please give today! Any amount will help families build back security and stability and will create the hope we all so desperately need.
Donate today for #GivingTuesdayNow and have your gift MATCHED by Accunet Mortgage: https://www.classy.org/give/280512/#!
Welcome Home Lesley
Happy #GoodNewsTues!
Like all too many families in Milwaukee, Lesley had been living paycheck to paycheck due to the high cost of rent. She'd endured mold issues and more...that's until she found hope with Milwaukee Habitat.
Watch the emotional moment when Lesley got the keys to her Habitat home.
Read more about her journey to safe, affordable homeownership here: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/good-news-tues-april-21st/
New Neighbors Move In On Same Day!
It's another edition of #GoodNewsTues!
Talk about being a good neighbor! New next door neighbors Kendell and Zandra helped each other build their safe, affordable Habitat homes in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood. After months of building, they got the keys to their new homes on the exact same day!
Watch as they celebrate the closing of their homes together!
Read more about how Kendell went from not having hot water to providing a safe, stable home for his family: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/good-news-tues-aril-14th/
New Neighbors Move In On Same Day!
It's another edition of #GoodNewsTues!
Talk about being a good neighbor! New next door neighbors Kendell and Zandra helped each other build their safe, affordable Habitat homes in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood. After months of building, they got the keys to their new homes on the exact same day!
Watch as they celebrate the closing of their homes together!
Read more about how Kendell went from not having hot water to providing a safe, stable home for his family: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/good-news-tues-aril-14th/
Sharon's Heart-felt Thank You
Happy #GoodNewsTues! Here's a little good news for your day!
Sharon is a Milwaukeean through-and-through, having lived in our community for more than 30 years. Because of people like you, Sharon has a safe, affordable place to call home during this pandemic. After her kids moved out, she downsized and moved into a low-income housing development. It was what she could afford at the time but, unbeknown to her, it wasn’t safe. Every time it rained, water rushed down into her kitchen. She pleaded with her landlord to fix the issue, but it was no use.
After completing hundreds of hours helping to build her home and the homes of her neighbors, Sharon stood in her living room with the keys for the first time. Sharon realized a dream she’d never thought possible. She had become a homeowner.
If it’s within your capacity, please consider making a gift to help more families like Sharon. With one of our largest fundraisers temporarily closed (Habitat ReStore) our friends at Accunet Mortgage stepped up to help. They’re matching all donations up to $25,000. Double your gift today!
Sharon's Heart-felt Thank You
Happy #GoodNewsTues! Here's a little good news for your day!
Sharon is a Milwaukeean through-and-through, having lived in our community for more than 30 years. Because of people like you, Sharon has a safe, affordable place to call home during this pandemic. After her kids moved out, she downsized and moved into a low-income housing development. It was what she could afford at the time but, unbeknown to her, it wasn’t safe. Every time it rained, water rushed down into her kitchen. She pleaded with her landlord to fix the issue, but it was no use.
After completing hundreds of hours helping to build her home and the homes of her neighbors, Sharon stood in her living room with the keys for the first time. Sharon realized a dream she’d never thought possible. She had become a homeowner.
If it’s within your capacity, please consider making a gift to help more families like Sharon. With one of our largest fundraisers temporarily closed (Habitat ReStore) our friends at Accunet Mortgage stepped up to help. They’re matching all donations up to $25,000. Double your gift today!
ReStore Volunteer Spotlight - Mix Church
Ever wonder what volunteer groups do at Habitat for Humanity ReStore? This group from MIX Church in Milwaukee volunteers monthly helping to beautify the store and assist customers.
Find out more about volunteering with ReStore: https://milwaukeerestore.org/volunteer/
20 Years of Homeownership: Rita's Story
20 years ago, Rita and her family built their Habitat home. Watch the emotional story of how their lives were changed forever. #feelgoodfriday
You can make more moments like this possible! Give today: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/
20 Years of Homeownership: Rita's Story
20 year ago, Rita and her family built their Habitat home. Watch the emotional story of how their lives were changed forever.
You can make more moments like this possible! Give today: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/
Bob Patton - 30 Years of Building Homes, Communities & Hope
After retiring from teaching, Bob saw an opportunity to further his impact on the lives of children in our city. Bob put his faith into action, assembling a team of Presbyterian Churches to support Habitat’s work on and off the build site. Later, Bob would become chair of Milwaukee Habitat's board of directors, guiding us as we adopted the strategy of neighborhood revitalization.
At last week's Framing the Future Gala we honored Bob for his decades of service.
ReStore Volunteer Spotlight - Frederick
Ever wonder what a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore volunteer does? Frederick volunteers regularly at our Walker's Point ReStore! Thanks to volunteers like Frederick, we raise hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to help build safe, affordable homes in Milwaukee. #givingback
We need more volunteers like Frederick! Find out how to get involved here: https://milwaukeerestore.org/volunteer/
ReStore Volunteer Spotlight - Julie
Ever wonder what a ReStore volunteer does? Julie volunteers regularly as a cashier at our Greenfield ReStore! Thanks to volunteers like Julie, we raise hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to help build safe, affordable homes in Milwaukee.
We need more volunteers like Julie! Find out how to get involved: https://milwaukeerestore.org/volunteer/
Habitat Deconstruction - St. Camillus
We're so thankful to have partners like St. Camillus, who allowed our Deconstruction Services team to salvage usable items from a few of their soon-to-be replaced buildings!
Habitat Deconstruction is a win-win-win: usable items stay out of local landfills | donations are tax-deductible | and proceeds from items sold benefit local families in need of safe, affordable housing!
Do you know of a residential or commercial remodel or demolition? Find out how Deconstruction can save money, time and waste: https://milwaukeerestore.org/deconstruction/
Welcome Home
At Milwaukee Habitat we celebrate the closing of each home with a special house dedication. Families get the keys to their home, children see their rooms for the first time, and after months of hard work the dream of home ownership becomes a reality. Experience the emotion of these special moments with Zandra, Kendell and Brown in this video of their house dedications.
Thanks to support from Komatsu Mining Corp. , both families were able to afford to build safe, stable homes to raise their families.These were the 20th and 21st homes Komatsu has sponsored in partnership with local families in need of safe, affordable housing.
ReStore Volunteer Spotlight - Andy
Ever wonder what a ReStore volunteer does? Follow ReStore Wauwatosa volunteer, Andy, for a brief look into what he does and why he dedicates his time.
We're in need of more volunteers like Andy at all three of our ReStore locations! Visit https://milwaukeerestore.org/volunteer/ to find out more!
Housing as a Prescription for Children's Health - Dr. Megan Sandel
Adequate housing provides more than just shelter; it supports a safe and stable environment in which children can live and play. Families are healthier when they live in decent, affordable homes without having to double-up, move frequently or be exposed to mold, lead or pests. In this talk, hosted by Milwaukee Habitat and @Medical Society of Milwaukee County, Dr. Megan Sandel speaks on the concept of a stable and affordable home as a “prescription” to keep kids healthy.
Megan Sandel, MD, is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Boston University School of Medicine as well as an associate professor of environmental health at the Boston University School of Public Health.
Wall Raising with Family of Four Parishes
1 out of 3 families in Milwaukee can't afford the average rent for a two bedroom apartment. Together with partners like Family of Four Parishes, we're working to make safe, stable housing affordable for everyone. Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish Three Holy Women Catholic Parisht Old St. Mary Catholic Church Milwaukee - Official Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Crystal & Accunet Raising the Wall
A little rain won't stop future homeowner Crystal and the Accunet Mortgage team! Crystal is working side-by-side with Accunet employees to raise the walls of her future home.
Thanks to support from Accunet Mortgage, Crystal is able to afford to build a brand new home where she hopes to become a foster parent.
Repurposing Lockers with the Property Brothers
The Property Brothers share ideas on how to repurporse lockers our Deconstruction Services team recently salvaged from the Milwaukee Athletic Club!
These lockers are available now at all three of our Milwaukee County ReStores!
Video from the Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Conference in Atlanta.
100 Ways You Can Make A Difference
Only one more day until #GivingTuesday....now is your chance to change a family's life forever.
Please make your gift today.
Welcome Home
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Milwaukee Habitat! We're thankful for all of you who've supported us this year, helping to make moments like this possible.
20 Years In Midtown
Relive Habitat Homeowner, Gail’s, touching account of 20 years in the Midtown neighborhood in this video from our annual Framing the Future Gala presented by BMO Harris Bank!
Thanks also to Digicorp, Kelly Seaman & Associates of First Weber Inc, Northwestern Mutual & We Energies for sponsoring the event!
Making dreams come true - Tonardo's House Dedication
Two years ago, doctors found four aneurysms in Tonardo's brain. She considers herself blessed to still be alive. Following her recovery however, she wanted to provide her children with a home they could call their own, God forbid anything ever happen again. Your support made that possible!
Watch her touching speech during her house dedication!
Alishea's House Dedication
Watch as Alishea says a few heartfelt words during her emotional house dedication today!
Congratulations Alishea on building a safe, stable home for your family!
Sept 17' Komatsu Wall Raising
Team work makes the dream work as Komatsu Mining Corp. employees help Lavitta raise the wall of her future home!
September 17' Build Week Day 1 Time Lapse
Check out this time lapse from Day 1 of our Build Week! The walls are going up on two #Habitat homes right next door to each other!
Both homes are sponsored by Komatsu Mining Corp.! The company has donated $1.3 million since 2011 to help families in need of safe, affordable housing!
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity transforms lives and our city by providing simple, decent and affordable housing for Milwaukee families in need. We build and renovate homes for families and individuals in need of sustainable housing. 
