Milwaukee Habitat

In Milwaukee, Milwaukee Habitat is a community and social services nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership and home repairs. It helps qualifying families earning below the area's median income become first-time homebuyers, and makes critical repairs affordable for existing homeowners. The organization has helped more than 1,500 local families build or repair homes since its founding in 1984. Services include homeownership and repair programs. Volunteer opportunities are delivered through construction-site work, ReStore cashiering, deconstruction salvage, committee service, and other roles. The organization also operates ReStores, accepts donations of gently used furniture, decor, tools and other items, and offers two pickup options for donations. Its work includes advocacy on housing affordability and opportunities such as Women Build and housing, race, and equity workshops.