Milwaukee Habitat

Milwaukee Habitat Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity transforms lives and our city by providing simple, decent and affordable housing for Milwaukee families in need.
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We build and renovate homes for families and individuals in need of sustainable housing. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH) increases affordable homeownership and decent housing in targeted neighborhods. This contributes, in collaboration with community partners, to transformed neighborhoods as measured by economic and quality of life indicators. In addition to new home construction, MHFH offers repair of existing homes through its A Brush With Kindness program (ABWK). Lastly, MHFH is engaged in the global effort to eliminate poverty housing and sends 10% of all unrestricted gifts to international Habitat affiliates in El Salvador and Kyrgyzstan.

Operating as usual

One of the best pitchers in baseball, Brandon Woodruff, joined Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation and Fairway Indepe...
05/26/2021

One of the best pitchers in baseball, Brandon Woodruff, joined Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation to help build a safe, affordable Habitat home in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood today! 🏠🔨⚾️

05/26/2021

Live in midtown with Milwaukee Brewers and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for a special announcement

The time is always right to do what is right.Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation employees are onsite helping to bu...
05/20/2021

The time is always right to do what is right.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation employees are onsite helping to build a safe, affordable home in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood today. 🏠🏠🏠

The time is always right to do what is right.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation employees are onsite helping to build a safe, affordable home in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood today. 🏠🏠🏠

Thanks Brian!!
05/15/2021

Thanks Brian!!

It’s a beautiful day to film some beautiful work! St. Marcus Lutheran Church volunteers are showing some love to their neighbors by helping build a house with Milwaukee Habitat in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood.

Sun is shining, walls are rising#FeelGoodFriday
05/14/2021

Sun is shining, walls are rising
#FeelGoodFriday

Sun is shining, walls are rising
#FeelGoodFriday

“My mom always told me you can do anything a man can do,” says future homeowner Sherona. “I put that in my head and know...
05/11/2021
Local Mom Leads By Example

“My mom always told me you can do anything a man can do,” says future homeowner Sherona. “I put that in my head and know I can.”

Read her story in this week's #GoodNewsTues

“My mom always told me you can do anything a man can do,” says future homeowner Sherona. “I put that in my head and know I can.”

Linda, a proud grandmother who’s lived in Milwaukee for decades, has had her heat go out on three different occasions wi...
05/04/2021
A Warm Place To Call Home

Linda, a proud grandmother who’s lived in Milwaukee for decades, has had her heat go out on three different occasions within the last four years in her two bedroom apartment. Now, with a little help from Habitat, she's building a safer home for herself and her grandchildren.

Happy #GoodNewsTues

Linda, a proud grandmother who’s lived in Milwaukee for decades, has had her heat go out on three different occasions within the last four years in her two bedroom apartment. With a little help from Habitat for Humanity, Linda is overcoming the barriers that all too many in our community face when...

This week, volunteers from our Legacy Society worked on our first ever Milwaukee Habitat Legacy House. The Legacy Societ...
05/01/2021

This week, volunteers from our Legacy Society worked on our first ever Milwaukee Habitat Legacy House.

The Legacy Society is made up of folks just like you, who love Habitat, and want to see homes built for generations to come. They’ve designated a gift in their will or estate plans.

Are you interested in planned giving, but don’t know where to start?

Visit our website to learn just how easy it is to join the Legacy Society by leaving a gift in your will to Milwaukee Habitat.

https://milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society/

Lakeia was sick of paying tens of thousands of dollars into someone else's mortgage. So, she took matters into her own h...
04/27/2021
"I've paid over $60k in rent"

Lakeia was sick of paying tens of thousands of dollars into someone else's mortgage. So, she took matters into her own hands with a little help from Milwaukee Habitat.

Happy #GoodNewsTues!

Lakeia sees homeownership as a way to build independence for herself and her four children. For the past eight years they’d been renting a small two bedroom home and Lakeia was troubled by the lack of equity she was building by investing in someone else’s property. With help from Milwaukee Habit...

Happy #EarthDay2021!!! Did you know Milwaukee's ReStores prevent more than 6 million pounds of reusable materials from e...
04/22/2021
Celebrate Earth Day With ReStore

Happy #EarthDay2021!!! Did you know Milwaukee's ReStores prevent more than 6 million pounds of reusable materials from ending up in local landfills each year?

Celebrate Earth Day by donating or shopping for reusable items today!

While ReStore's primary goal is to serve as a crucial fundraising arm for Habitat's mission, parallel to that effort is ReStore's focus on the reuse of home furnishings and building supplies. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than by opening the doors to Habitat's newest ReStore in Frankli...

How are you celebrating #EarthDay2021?
04/20/2021
Celebrate Earth Day With ReStore

How are you celebrating #EarthDay2021?

While ReStore's primary goal is to serve as a crucial fundraising arm for Habitat's mission, parallel to that effort is ReStore's focus on the reuse of home furnishings and building supplies. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than by opening the doors to Habitat's newest ReStore in Frankli...

Photos from Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore's post
04/19/2021

Photos from Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore's post

We’re live now on FOX 6 Wake Up at the new ReStore Franklin! Opening tomorrow at 10am!
04/15/2021

We’re live now on FOX 6 Wake Up at the new ReStore Franklin! Opening tomorrow at 10am!

We’re live now on FOX 6 Wake Up at the new ReStore Franklin! Opening tomorrow at 10am!

The blue mountains are calling as our newest ReStore celebrates their Grand Opening this Friday!Details --->ReStore Fran...
04/14/2021

The blue mountains are calling as our newest ReStore celebrates their Grand Opening this Friday!

Details --->ReStore Franklin Grand Opening

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ReStore Franklin Is Set To Open!!

We Cannot Wait To See Everyone For Our Grand Opening On Friday 4/16 @ 10AM!

6939 S. 27th St. Franklin

We're building more than 80 brand new affordable homes in Harambee over the next four years!Now accepting applications f...
04/10/2021
Wall-raising ceremony kicks off new housing project in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood

We're building more than 80 brand new affordable homes in Harambee over the next four years!

Now accepting applications for first-time homebuyers: https://milwaukeehabitat.org/housing/become-a-habitat-homeowner/

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The construction crew was a little unlikely for a wall-raising ceremony in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood Wednesday, April 7.Mayor Barrett and other leaders did the honors, to mark t

Are you thinking of re-doing your will? Have you considered leaving a charitable gift in your plans?Contemplating your l...
04/09/2021

Are you thinking of re-doing your will? Have you considered leaving a charitable gift in your plans?

Contemplating your legacy may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be complicated.

Visit our website to learn how to build a brighter future by joining Milwaukee Habitat's Legacy Society. It's easy, and there are even great benefits to enjoy during your lifetime.

https://milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society/

Are you thinking of re-doing your will? Have you considered leaving a charitable gift in your plans?

Contemplating your legacy may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be complicated.

Visit our website to learn how to build a brighter future by joining Milwaukee Habitat's Legacy Society. It's easy, and there are even great benefits to enjoy during your lifetime.

https://milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society/

04/07/2021

Live at our Harambee kick off!

The inspirational story of how Milwaukee Habitat's first #WomenBuild homeowner has come full circle.Happy #GoodNewsTues
04/06/2021
Remembering Our First Women Build

The inspirational story of how Milwaukee Habitat's first #WomenBuild homeowner has come full circle.

Happy #GoodNewsTues

Here in Milwaukee, our first ever Women Build was held in 2006. Women from across the area came together to work alongside first-time homebuyer, Johanna, to build her safe, affordable Habitat home. The experience would change her life forever.

Are you a young professional interested in making a difference and building your professional network through serivce an...
03/31/2021
HYP Board Application

Are you a young professional interested in making a difference and building your professional network through serivce and social activities? If so, then joining the Milwaukee Habitat Young Professionals board might be perfect for you! Most HYP members are between 21-35 years old.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a board member with the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals (HYP). Our group seeks to engage socially conscious young professionals in greater Milwaukee to support Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity's mission: to transform lives and communities by p...

Bob and Evie Klug were the embodiment of happiness through service. Their retirement life was enriched as active volunte...
03/25/2021

Bob and Evie Klug were the embodiment of happiness through service. Their retirement life was enriched as active volunteers for many civic and charitable causes, including Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity since 1995. Their legacy lives on through a gift in their will to Milwaukee Habitat. You can learn more about their story, as well as how to make a gift in your will or estate plans by visiting milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society

Bob and Evie Klug were the embodiment of happiness through service. Their retirement life was enriched as active volunteers for many civic and charitable causes, including Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity since 1995. Their legacy lives on through a gift in their will to Milwaukee Habitat. You can learn more about their story, as well as how to make a gift in your will or estate plans by visiting milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society

“{Homeownership} was part of my American Dream,” says Wendy. “The comfort, the stability, my daughter growing up in one ...
03/23/2021
Wendy's American Dream

“{Homeownership} was part of my American Dream,” says Wendy. “The comfort, the stability, my daughter growing up in one location.”

Wendy looked on the open market for a three bedroom rental and was having a difficult time finding anything decent below $1000 per month. That’s when Wendy came to Habitat.

Three years ago, Wendy got the news none of us ever want to hear. Her mother had been diagnosed with cancer. At the time, Wendy was renting a two bedroom apartment where she had just begun a new chapter with her infant daughter, Joy. The second bedroom would have served well as a nursery, but with h...

Habitat CEO: Stop AAPI hate
03/19/2021
Habitat CEO: Stop AAPI hate

Habitat CEO: Stop AAPI hate

Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement regarding the killings of eight people in the Atlanta area, which included six members of the Asian community.

Led by center Brook Lopez, the Milwaukee Bucks have won the opening tip in 26 games so far this season, resulting in a $...
03/17/2021
Sargento Foods Announces Five-Year Extension as Official Cheese of the Milwaukee Bucks | Milwaukee Bucks

Led by center Brook Lopez, the Milwaukee Bucks have won the opening tip in 26 games so far this season, resulting in a $13,000 donation. Last year, in the program’s inaugural season, Sargento Cheese and the Bucks raised $33,500 for Milwaukee Habitat.

Sargento Foods is proud to announce a five-year extension as the Official Cheese of the Milwaukee Bucks, which includes a joint commitment from Sargento and the Bucks for the Tipoff for Homes initiative. For every tipoff the Bucks win throughout the NBA regular season, Sargento donates $500 to Milwa...

While the majority of our work is done here in Milwaukee, we also partner with Habitat affiliates, like Zambia's, as we ...
03/16/2021
Providing Clean Water In Zambia

While the majority of our work is done here in Milwaukee, we also partner with Habitat affiliates, like Zambia's, as we work towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Happy #GoodNewsTues!

A home cannot be considered decent or complete if there is no clean water, and that is even more true during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, water can save lives. Read how we're building clean water stations in Zambia.

You may have been greeted with a cheery hello from Lois Bernard when entering the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore...
03/11/2021

You may have been greeted with a cheery hello from Lois Bernard when entering the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The dedicated volunteer says working as a cashier brings her joy and fulfillment. “We have many interesting items to sell and I love the socialization,” she says. Lois is one of the founding members of the Milwaukee Habitat Legacy Society. You can learn more about her story, as well as how to make a gift in your will or estate plans by visiting milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society

You may have been greeted with a cheery hello from Lois Bernard when entering the Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The dedicated volunteer says working as a cashier brings her joy and fulfillment. “We have many interesting items to sell and I love the socialization,” she says. Lois is one of the founding members of the Milwaukee Habitat Legacy Society. You can learn more about her story, as well as how to make a gift in your will or estate plans by visiting milwaukeehabitat.org/donate/legacy-society

03/10/2021
Amerithanks!

Happy #AmeriCorpsWeek! AmeriCorps members commit to a term of service, like a domestic Peace Corps, providing crucial support on our build sites and throughout the organization. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Milwaukee Habitat partnering with the AmeriCorps program to help local families in need of safe, affordable housing. Read their story:
https://milwaukeehabitat.org/20-years-of-service/

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3726 N Booth St
Milwaukee, WI
53212

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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

(414) 562-6100

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new home construction, affordable home purchase, zero-interest mortgage, existing home repair and renovation

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Videos

A special message to the future homeowner
A special message to the future homeowner

Twas The Night Before Christmas
Twas The Night Before Christmas

LaQueena's First Christmas At Home
LaQueena's First Christmas At Home

Haynie's Story
Haynie's Story

Sharon's Heart-felt Thank You
Sharon's Heart-felt Thank You

Welcome Home Krysten
Welcome Home Krysten

Making dreams come true - Tonardo's House Dedication
Making dreams come true - Tonardo's House Dedication

Welcome Home Lesley
Welcome Home Lesley

A message from new Habitat homeowner, Crystal
A message from new Habitat homeowner, Crystal

Welcome Home Krysten
Welcome Home Krysten

Haynie's Story
Haynie's Story

20 Years of Homeownership: Rita's Story
20 Years of Homeownership: Rita's Story

Haynie's Story
Haynie's Story

DaVontae's Home Dedication
DaVontae's Home Dedication

Komatsu raises the wall of 25th home in 10 years!
Komatsu raises the wall of 25th home in 10 years!

Welcome Home Krysten
Welcome Home Krysten

Krysten is one of the latest Milwaukee families to realize their dream of safe, affordable homeownership with help from Milwaukee Habitat. She and her son, Ty, shared this message from their new Midtown home shortly after moving in.

Welcome Home Dedra!
Welcome Home Dedra!

There was quite a crowd on hand to welcome Milwaukee Habitat's latest homeowner, Dedra, into her new home. A huge thank you everyone from Family of Four Parishes whose volunteer and financial support made it possible for Dedra to build a safe, affordable home for her family. Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish | Three Holy Women Catholic Parish | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church | Old St. Mary Catholic Church Milwaukee - Official

Congratulations Ashley on becoming a first-time homeowner! Tune in to her virtual home dedication as she becomes the latest Habitat family to move into Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood. 🏠🏠🏠

Dominque's Virtual Home Dedication
Dominque's Virtual Home Dedication

#feelgoodfriday - Today, we congratulate Dominque on becoming a first-time homeowner! In this (first ever) virtual dedication her 8 year old son Christopher said about the home, "It's like a mansion!"

Alishea's Home Dedication
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
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
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!

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Helping families in need of safe, affordable housing

People in our community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

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Great place to volunteer and give back to the community.
For anyone who might be interested Marquette University’s Habitat for Humanity is holding a fundraiser at Build-a-Burger at 633 W. Wisconsin on October 14th starting at 10:30am. Just mention Marquette Habitat when ordering and they will donate a percentage of the proceeds back to this incredible student organization so that they can give back to the community.
On behalf of the Defebaugh family, I would like to thank Habitat Milwaukee for inviting us to have my sister, Bonnie Defebaugh's, Celebration Of Life there today. I am sitting here in tears, thinking about the wonderful work my sister did there. It was her passion in life. Thank you. Thank you for making her life complete❣
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L & M AFH currently have vacancies. If you or a loved one requires long-term placement with 24-hour quality care please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact us today! We Are Here to Serve You...
ACE at ManpowerGroup had a build yesterday, it was a great day, thank you for all you do Habitat!
The weather cut us a little short today, but we still managed to get a lot done! #habitat #buildlouder