A crew of more than 150 volunteers will come together in the Washington Park neighborhood this week to launch Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 31st year of building homes, community and hope at the annual “Blitz Build.” During this May Build, Habitat will focus on the 2100 block of North 38th Street—adding three owner-occupied houses to […]
Associated Bank builds partnership with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
Associated Bank has purchased approximately $2 million in residential loan mortgages from Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. It is the largest one-time sale of mortgages in the affiliate’s history, and the funds will support the organization’s five-year revitalization initiative in Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood. “The success of our neighborhood revitalization efforts relies on partnerships with businesses […]
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity recognized as an “Affiliate Of Distinction”
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been named one of 14 “Affiliates of Distinction” by Habitat for Humanity International for its achievements and innovation in serving Milwaukee. This is the first year Milwaukee Habitat has been selected into this award program. “To be recognized as amongst the ‘best of the best’ affiliates by Habitat International is […]
Habitat For Humanity Restore celebrates Earth Day with donation drive at Mayfair
In addition to being one of the largest fundraisers for Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee’s ReStores prevent over one million pounds of usable materials from ending up in local landfills each year. Thanks to generous donations from businesses and individuals, ReStore is helping give new life to furniture, cabinetry, appliances and more. ReStore will be […]
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity homeowners rebuild after fire
In October of 2014, a house that was to become home to a Habitat family was critically damaged by fire. The house, located on the 2100 block of North 38th Street, was one of five complete rehab projects that Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity had been working on last year. Yer Her and his family of […]
Three employment opportunities at Habitat for Humanity
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. As such, Milwaukee Habitat does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status with regard […]
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th build season now in full swing
A crew of more than 100 volunteers came together in the Washington Park neighborhood this week to launch Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th year of building homes, community and hope at the annual “Blitz Build.” During this May building session, Habitat will add six owner-occupied houses to a block that is already home to seven […]
Habitat For Humanity to begin first complete rehab project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed property into a decent home. Mayor Tom Barrett has signed the deed to the home at 1321 North 36th Street over to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, and the organization […]