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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.
Mission: Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit home ownership ministry building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need in the greater Milwaukee area.
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A true #FeelGoodFriday moment...we kicked off an exciting new project this week by partnering with our friends at Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore. As our President and owner Louis Weiher shares, we do our best to make sure we reuse and recycle as much as possible from each job site. It not only keeps more debris out of landfills but as Jake Brandt from Habitat explains, it can help change lives.
Thank you to our generous customer and all the hard working volunteers who helped make a big difference this week!
Deborah remembers the Midtown neighborhood fondly. She grew up just off of 29th street and North Avenue. Decades later and Deborah is embarking on something she didn’t know if she’d ever do: become a homeowner.
Read her story in this week's #GoodNewsTues
With help from Komatsu Mining, we're transforming this previously empty block in Midtown with brand new, affordable Habitat homes. Komatsu employees are giving their time all week long to help make access to safe, affordable homeownership possible for local families.
Komatsu Mining is building their 24th and 25th sponsored Habitat homes in the Midtown neighborhood this week! Thanks for 10 years of building homes, communities and hope in partnership with local families.
Escaping atrocities that’ve been described as ethnic cleansing in their home country, this day in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood was the culmination of years of hope, determination and strong will. A celebration of a new generation in their family: one of safety, stability and peace. #GoodNewsTues
While the majority of our work is done here at home, 10% of our unrestricted funds are making projects like this possible for our partners in Habitat for Humanity Zambia! #tithe #cleanwater
As COVID-19 grew into a pandemic, community members of Lusaka, Zambia, like Morrix stepped up to ensure their neighborhood water kiosks continued to be a safe and sanitary resource.
Home ownership rates are moving in the wrong direction for Black people, showing little improvement in present-day Milwaukee compared to the 1960's.
Hosts Tarik Moody and Reggie Jackson show how the government intentionally kept Black people from buying homes and building generational wealth. Then, Tarik learns about an undercover testing program designed to sniff out housing discrimination.
Listen to this episode of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee's new podcast By Every Measure.
Homeownership rates are moving in the wrong direction for Black people, showing little improvement in present-day Milwaukee compared to the 1960s. Hosts Tarik Moody and Reggie Jackson show how the government intentionally kept Black people from buying homes and building generational wealth. Then, Ta...
In addition to being integral to our mission, donations to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore come with the added bonus of creating a more environmentally sustainable Milwaukee.
We kept the equivalent weight of 16 Statues of Liberty out of the landfill last year! Read about it in this week's #GoodNewsTues!
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
👀 Look at this transformation! 👀
See how we're helping seniors stay safe in their homes in this week's #GoodNewsTues!
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
7 findings on COVID-19’s impact on housing
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the U.S. was facing extreme housing challenges. Now, with hours, wages and jobs cut as a result of the coronavirus, even more individuals are facing housing instability.
"This was my first car in life! This Car has kept me safe traveling through many states in the USA through many years! I even named the car as Maya, which means magical/blessed which is what I always felt owning this car." - Archana, Cars for Homes donor.
Learn more about car donation:
When you donate a car, truck, boat or RV through Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ program, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity receives 100% of the net proceeds of your vehicle donation to help families build and renovate decent, affordable homes right here in our local community. The process is quick and e...
When it comes to her family’s safety and stability, Precious sees Habitat homeownership as an opportunity to build a foundation for a brighter future.
Read how she's raising her walls and building hope in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood in this week's #GoodNewsTues!
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
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.
By owning her home, Krysten says she’s able to invest in herself and set an example for her six year old son, Ty.
“I want to show him that there are options other than renting,” says Krysten. “Show him that there’s a whole community beyond our door.”
Read more and watch how she's making the place her own in this week's #GoodNewsTues
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
#FridayGiving with We Energies
On a warm summer day in Milwaukee, volunteers from We Energies strapped on tool belts, helmets and masks and went to work building a house for Milwaukee Habitat #FridayGiving
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‘I’m just trying to really build my roots’:
At 21, Shema Mosely is one of the youngest people to qualify for a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity home
Read more in this week's #GoodNewsTues!
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
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. 🏠🏠🏠
At a time when a safe, affordable home is more important than ever before, we’re working hard to help local families, like Dominque, become first-time homeowners.
After living in a low-income housing development for 13 years, Milwaukee Habitat made it affordable for Dominque to build a brand new home for her three children.
She moved in last week! In this week's #GoodNewsTues you can watch the virtual home dedication and hear what her 8 year old son, Christopher, thinks of his new home.
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
Each year, Donna Kummer rides the #Hab500 to raise much-needed funds to build safe, affordable homes in Milwaukee. Over the course of 16 rides, she's raised an amazing $90k for Habitat for Humanity! This year she's just shy of beating her total raised from last year (last year raised $13,300)!
Can you help her cross the finish line?
So much is different this year. One of the greatest annual joys of my life - participating in the week-long Habitat 500 ride - will be virtual this summer. I don't know yet how, when, or where I will log my miles. But I WILL log them. Some things are NOT different this year. Everyone should be able....
#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!"
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Habitat for Humanity strongly opposes the recent rescission of the 2015 Affirmatively Further Fair Housing rule. Read the full statement from Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford: http://habitat.ngo/AFFH
Milwaukee Habitat Homeowner and leader of the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance MKE , Haynie Smith, is helping organize upcoming drive-in movie events.
Parking Lot Theatre, the community-based group bringing pop-up drive-in events to neighborhoods, is planning two drive-in events for Milwaukee's north side.
Just a few days away from the season restart the Milwaukee Bucks and Sargento Cheese raise much needed funds for more safe, affordable housing in our community! 🏀🏠
The Milwaukee Bucks and Sargento Foods raised $33,500 through the “Tipoff for Homes” initiative during the 2019-20 season to support Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.
Out of 65 tipoffs this season, how many did Milwaukee Bucks win? For every tipoff won, Sargento Cheese made a donation of $500 to build safe, affordable homes in our community.
A - 28
B - 35
C - 43
D - 50
Find out the answer in this week's #Goodnewstues
There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks and Sargento Cheese "Tipoff for Homes" initiative raises $33,500 for Milwaukee Habitat in first season!!
“Being able to have a home they can grow up in, where they know they can come home to after school, it’s going to be a dream come true,” says Ieasha.
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There’s a lot of bad news going around these days. It can feel overwhelming at times. So, we wanted to take a moment to share a little joy and hope from our Habitat family to yours. Each Tuesday in April, we’ll be delivering good news right to your inbox in a series we call “Good News Tues.”
#Flashbackfriday to 2018 when former league MVP's Ryan Braun & Christian Yelich joined us in Midtown to help build safe, affordable homes. Milwaukee Brewers open up their season tonight against the rival Cubbies. Go crew!!!
“My mom always rented when we were growing up,” says Jasmine. “We would jump from house to house.”
With support from Sargento Cheese, Jasmine is building a stable home where her two-year-old daughter will be able to call home for years to come.
#FeelGoodFriday #CostofHome
Things may look a little different on our build site nowadays, but one thing that's remained constant has been the support of Sargento Cheese. As our first corporate sponsor, they've been lending their financial and volunteer support for 28 years to build safe, affordable homes in our community!
This is how the walls go up in COVID-times with limited group sizes! Thanks to Sargento Cheese volunteers for coming out to help make the #costofhome something we all can afford.
"Residents in the lowest-income, mostly African-American neighborhoods face some of the highest relative rent costs in the city..."
Together, let's make the #Costofhome something we all can afford.
There is a mismatch between Wisconsin residents' wages and the price of affordable rental housing, a report by a national advocacy group says.
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Komatsu Mining is building their 24th and 25th sponsored Habitat homes in the Midtown neighborhood this week! Thanks for 10 years of building homes, communities and hope in partnership with local families.
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.
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. 🏠🏠🏠
#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!"
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/
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/
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/#!
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/#!
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/
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/
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/
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!
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!
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 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 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/
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.
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/
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/
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/
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
Only one more day until #GivingTuesday....now is your chance to change a family's life forever. Please make your gift today.
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.
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!
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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