Passing the Torch
How Vanessa Guster led her family towards homeownership in the Rufus King neighborhood. pass the torch (idiom): to hand over a responsibility, duty or knowledge to a successor When Vanessa first started her home buying journey she sought out the advisory of Acts Housing. Acts introduced her to a City of Milwaukee program that offered […]
The Johnson Family: North of North Avenue
Sleepovers; it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about homeownership, but it’s one of the things that Rae Johnson and their son are most excited about in their new home. Growing up on Milwaukee’s Northside, but attending school in Menomonee Falls, Rae realized that school friends never came over […]
Leading by Example: The Alexander Family
What Happens When The Home You Rent Goes Into Foreclosure? At the core of everything Acts does are the families we serve. Each family’s story is different, and all month long as we celebrate Longest Neighborhood Table 2021, we’re sharing some inspiring, true stories of homeownership! Allow us to introduce you to the 2020 Acts […]
Reviving Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Reclaiming Neighborhoods One House at a Time At the core of the work are the families we serve. Each family’s story is different, and all month long as we celebrate Longest Neighborhood Table 2021, we’re sharing stories of strong, resilient, empowered families. How do you reclaim a property that’s become a burden for an entire […]
The Trinidad Family’s Pre-Christmas Miracle
Building Their Own Space At the core of the work are the families we serve. Each family’s story is different, and all month long as we celebrate Longest Neighborhood Table 2021, we’re sharing stories of strong, resilient, empowered families. For many new homeowners, any work that’s done to restore or update their home is left […]
Generational Impact – The Ferguson Family Story
Generational Impact At the core of everything, Acts is all about the families we serve. Each family’s story is different, and all month long as we celebrate Longest Neighborhood Table 2021, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories of strength and empowerment. The Ferguson family isn’t just one of our oldest success stories. (They purchased […]
An overheard conversation led Margarita Chavez to Acts Housing
Margarita Chavez and her family made their dream a reality At the core of everything Acts does are the families we serve. Each family’s story is different, and all month long as we celebrate Longest Neighborhood Table – Impact Edition, we’ll share the inspiring homeownership stories of Acts Alumni families like the Chavez’s 5 People […]
Teamwork made the Dream Work for the Dismukes Family
Teamwork made the Dream Work for the Dismukes Family When Yuselff and Nakeita Dismukes decided they needed to find a home for their growing family, they turned to Acts Housing. And like so many Acts families, the Dismukes were more than willing to do the hard work that the homebuying process requires. Step 1: Meet […]
Bank Five Nine- Serving the needs of the Unbanked and Underbanked
We are a proud partner of Bank On of Greater Milwaukee. The goal of Bank On is to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable financial products and services, and bank accounts that allow them to build savings and access credit over time. Did you know that 22% of American adults (63 million) […]
Antonia’s Journey, A Place to Call her Own
Antonia had always wanted her own place to call home. When her daughter told her about a new non-profit in Beloit that helped people become homeowners, she knew this was her chance! She called the same day! Antonia is a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Family means everything to her. She has spent the […]