Acts Housing in the News and Community
2024
- GE HealthCare, Antetokounmpo foundation to provide $1 million to area nonprofits, BizTimes, October 2024
- Giannis’ foundation, GE HealthCare to give $1 million to 10 Milwaukee nonprofits, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 2024
- Milwaukee family now owns a home because of their work with Acts Housing, TMJ4, September 2024
- Wisconsin Voters Seethe Over Out-of-Control Housing Prices, Wall Street Journal, August 2024
- Kohl’s announces commitment of $2.5M to Milwaukee nonprofits, CBS 58 Newsroom, August 2024
- 10 Most Innovative Low-Income Resources for 2024, badcredit.org, June 2024
- Mike Gosman and Anthony Hudson, 101.7 The Truth, June 2024
- Tuesday Luncheon – 2024 Rotary Person of the Year, Michael Gosman, Rotary Club of Milwaukee, May 2024
- High winds ripped through Beloit Tuesday as ‘microburst’ confirmed by National Weather Service, My Stateline, April 2024
- Roof of Beloit’s historic ‘pump station’ damaged by storm, 23WIFR, April 2024
- Beloit non-profit picks up the pieces after Tuesday’s storm, WCLO 92.7 FM, April 2024
- Historic Beloit building damaged by Tuesday’s storm, Spectrum News 1, April 2024
- This program helps low-income renters become homeowners in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood, WUWM 89.7 FM, February 2024
2023
- Program promotes homeownership for low-income Milwaukee renters, Wisconsin Public Radio, January 2024
- Gorman selling dozens of single-family rental homes in Milwaukee to tenants, BizTimes, December 2023
- Housing options in Beloit aren’t keeping up with economic growth, leaving some in a pinch, WISC-TV News 3 Now and Channel 3000, December 2023
- Greater Milwaukee Urban League and partners celebrate first-time homeowners, CBS 58, September 2023
- Wisconsin homebuyer’s guide: What you need to know about getting a broker, mortgage and financial assistance, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 2023
- Beloit family keeps promise to buy house with help from Acts program, Beloit Daily News, June 2023
- Northwestern Mutual commits $3 million to reduce inequity in homeownership, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 2023
- Northwestern Mutual Invests $3M in Homeownership Affordability, Northwestern Mutual, June 2023
- Northwestern Mutual Takes Action on Wealth Gap in Milwaukee, Shepherd Express, June 2023
- The Truth with Sherwin Hughes and Evette Richardson and Deon Price, 101.7 The Truth, June 2023
- The Truth with Sherwin Hughes and Dee Kemp, 101.7 The Truth, June 2023
- York builds home-buying capacity for Acts Housing, Milwaukee Business Journal, May 2023
- Dorothy York of Acts Housing, Shepherd Express, June 2023
- Community Voice with Host Keith Parris and Dee Kemp, WNOV, April 2023
- Investment Firms Have a New Bidding Opponent: Activist Home Flippers, The Wall Street Journal, March 2023
- Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project, Urban Milwaukee, January 2023
- Milwaukee County invests $2.5M in affordable housing, TMJ Milwaukee, January 2023
- County Exec awards the Acts Housing acquisition fund $2.5 million, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 2023
2022
- Activist House Flippers Take On Wall Street to Keep Homes From Investors, The Wall Street Journal, November 2022
- In the competition for Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, out-of-state landlords remain a concern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 2022
- Neighborhoods are being bought up by out-of-state investors with little to no interest beyond making money, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 2022
- Milwaukee Non-Profit Competes With Private Equity Firms For Properties, Matter Of Fact With Soledad O’Brien, November 2022
- Acts Housing launches homeowner acquisition fund to help low-income residents buy houses, WUWM, September 2022
- Acts Housing has launched program to buy homes to be resold to residents at affordable prices, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, September 2022
- Acts Housing has Launched Program to Buy Homes to be Resold to Residents at Affordable Prices, Milwaukee Courier Online, September 2022
- Here’s how a $7.5M Wells Fargo grant will help families of color find affordable homes in Milwaukee Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 2022
- Acts Housing is launching an acquisition fund to combat investor landlord purchases in Milwaukee Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 2022
- Milwaukee Nonprofit Housing Crisis Acts Housing Fortune, August 2022
- ACTS Housing fund looks to grow affordable homes, reduce landlord purchases, Spectrum, August 2022
- ACTS Housing launches fund to combat out-of-state investors buying homes in Milwaukee, TMJ4 Milwaukee, August 2022
- Acts Housing launches fund to help low-income home buyers compete with out-of-state investors, BizTimes Milwaukee, August 2022
- Milwaukee nonprofit raising $11M for fund to boost low-income homeownership, Milwaukee Business Journal, August 2022
- Acts Housing and U.S. Bank team up to help create access to homeownership US Bank, May 2022
- From dreams to deeds, how a nonprofit helps working class families own homes | CivicCon, Pensacola News Journal, April 2022
- Here’s how Acts Housing is stepping up to help Milwaukee’s Black homeowners, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 2022
- Wisconsin Nonprofit sets homeownership record, sees spike in Black families becoming homeowners, Spectrum News 1, February 2022
- How Local Beer Sales Could Help Solve Milwaukee’s Affordable Housing Problem, WTMJ4, February 2022
- Acts Housing reports record number of home purchases, gains in Black homeownership, BizTimes Milwaukee, February 2022
- Acts Housing helps make homeownership possible for many in Beloit and beyond, Beloit Daily News, February 2022
- Alliance seeks $7 million for fund to keep hundreds of Milwaukee homes out of investors’ hands, Milwaukee Business Journal, February 2022
- Acts Housing reports record number of home purchases, gains in Black homeownership, BizTimes Milwaukee, February 2022
- 25 Milwaukee-area nonprofits awarded $1 million grants through States Equitable Recovery grant program, Milwaukee Business Journal, February 2022
2021
- Is Homeownership the answer to Milwaukee’s affordable housing crisis? It’s complicated. Belt Magazine, Septebmer 2021
- How two Milwaukee-area real estate agents formed an unlikely bond, Milwaukee Business Journal, September, 2021
- Statewide network ‘Take Root Wisconsin’ launches to reverse declining homeownership rate, WTMJ-TV, June, 2021
- The Antidote to Evicted: How a Milwaukee idea can bring housing stability to cities throughout the country, Housing Solution Summit, May 2021
- Growing ‘land grab’ by out-of-state investment landlords raises questions for Milwaukee homeowners and neighbors, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 2021
- Light the Hoan: Shine a Light Campaign helps Acts Housing, WISN12 News, April 2021
- Wisconsin Sees Affordable Housing Shortage in Pandemic, Spectrum News 1, February 2021
- Panel Discussion on Affordable Housing Symposium, UW-Milwaukee, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, February 2021
- Kids Impact Community Volunteer and Activism Series in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Shepherd Express, January 2021
2020
- Home for the Holidays: Non-Profit Helps Wisconsin Families Become Homeowners in the Pandemic, Spectrum News 1, December 2020
- Non-Profit Helps Families Overcome Barriers to Homeownership, WKOW 27 News Madison, December 2020
- Biz Times Milwaukee Giving Guide, December 2020
- Dozens of families will celebrate Thanksgiving in new homes thanks to Acts Housing, FOX6 News Milwaukee, November 2020
- Acts Housing fundraising event to help make home ownership possible for many, CBS 58 News, September 2020
- Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in Milwaukee. 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, July 2020
- Why You Should Always get Professional Advice when Buying a Home with Dee Kemp. The First Time Home Buyer Podcast, July 2020
- From Homeless to Homeowner with a $6K Fixer Upper, Freethink and Stand Together, June 2020
- That’s $o Money Podcast with Jeff McCarthy & Kelly Andrew, Bank Five Nine, June 2020
- Acts Housing Rehab Counselor, Ramon Guadarrama MKE Lifestyle, June 2020
- Urban Spelunking: Acts Housing / Former St. Michael’s Convent OnMilwaukee, June 2020
- Non-profit helping people become homeowners sees spike in interest amid pandemic, NBC15 WMVT News, May 2020
- Natalie’s Everyday Heroes: Ramon Guadarrama helps over 100 families become first-time homeowners CBS58 News, May 2020
- How one housing agency is helping renters with multiple roadblocks break through to home ownership Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 2020
- Nonprofit Acts Housing sees increased interest in Homeownership during COVID-19 Crisis Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, April 2020
- Non-Profit Acts Housing Sees Increased Interest in Homeownership during COVID-19 Crisis Urban Milwaukee, April 2020
- Wisconsin Nonprofit Sees Interest in Home Ownership Spike During Pandemic Spectrum News 1, April 2020
- Thousands of Milwaukee homes are no longer owned by city residents in massive transfer of wealth since the Great Recession, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 2020
- Cities and Nonprofits Rescue Abandoned Properties to Reduce Housing Shortage, Nonprofit Quarterly, January, 2020
2019
- “If I can do it anyone can:” program helps those with financial barriers own a home, NBC15 WMVT News, Beloit, November 14, 2019
- Beloit Program Aims to Grow Home ownership, Beloit Daily News, Milwaukee, September 19, 2019
- Acts Housing’s 2019 Longest Table Event, BizTimes, August 2, 2019
- SLIDESHOW: Acts Housing campaign celebration, BizTimes Milwaukee, May 15, 2019
- More Housing Options for Critical for Growth, Beloit Daily News, May 14, 2019
- 5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: May 13 to May 18, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, May 13, 2019
- Acts Housing raises $2.1 million for homeownership program, headquarters revamp, BizTimes Milwaukee, May 10, 2019
- Acts Housing investing $1.3M to grow Milwaukee homeownership, Milwaukee Business Journal, May 10, 2019
- How the Unbankable Are Restoring the Blighted Blocks of Milwaukee, StandTogether, May 6. 2019
- Betting on Strong Families to Rebuild Milwaukee, How’d it Happen Podcast, April 15, 2019
- Acts Housing to launch $2.9 million expansion in Beloit, BizTimes Milwaukee, April 9, 2019
- Helping Milwaukee Families Achieve Homeownership, WTMJ Morning Blend, April 2, 2019
- Black Homeownership Levels Continue at Historic Low, Wisconsin Public Radio, March 12, 2019
- Acts Housing Host Panel To Discuss Closing The Black-White Homeownership Gap, Milwaukee Courier, March 2, 2019
- Racism’s ‘polite face’? How we can reverse the decline in black homeownership, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, February 25, 2019
2018
- Acts Housing helps 2, 500th homeowner, TMJ4, December 14, 2018
- Acts Housing celebrates assisting 2,500th homeowner, BizTimes Milwaukee, December 14, 2018
- Family receives the best holiday gift early: A new home, The Milwaukee Times, November 22, 2018
- Lease-to-own home awarded to couple in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood,CBS58, October 31, 2018
- Acts Housing and Metcalfe Park Bridges Partner for neighborhood success, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, September 18, 2018
- Guests dine at 400-foot table to raise money for Acts Housing: Slideshow,Milwaukee Business Journal, August 5, 2018
- Milwaukee man recognized for becoming homeowner at 72-years-old, TMJ4, August 2, 2018
- Acts Professional Women’s Tour demonstrates ’empowerment through homeownership’, Milwaukee Business Journal, July 10, 2018
- Impact100 awards $100,000 to Acts Housing, IMPACT and Down Syndrome Association, BizTimes, June 8, 2018
- More Than 100 People Convened At Acts Housing For First-Ever Open House, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, May 3, 2018
- The Racial Gap in Homeownership, Urban Milwaukee, May 1, 2018
- Mayor’s Housing Plan Could Help Integrate Milwaukee, Advocates Say,Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, March 2, 2018
- Acts Housing To Engage Homeowners, Homebuyers with First-Ever Open House, Milwaukee Community Journal, April 25, 2018
- Barrett Announces Campaign for Affordable Housing, CBS 58/Telemundo WI, February 26, 2018
- From Blight to Bought: Battling Crime and Poverty via Homeownership, Philanthropy Roundtable, Jan. 2018
2017
- City’s Fair and Affordable Housing Crisis in the Spotlight, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Nov. 2017
- Experts Share Ideas About Solving Milwaukee’s Affordable Housing Crisis, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Nov. 2017
- Ocwen CEO Hosts Eighth Annual Advocacy and Policy Forum, Business Insider, Oct. 2017
- Housing Social Enterprise Raises $170,000 to support homeownership programs, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Oct. 2017
- Social Enterprise Event Raises $170k for Milwaukee Homeownership, Milwaukee Independent, Oct. 2017
- (Photos) Acts Housing’s Longest Neighborhood Table Fundraiser, BizTimes, Oct. 2017.
- Low Income Households in Milwaukee Squeezed by Rents, Journal Sentinel, Sept. 2017.
- The Joys of Homeownership, Stand Together, May 2017
- Rescuing Neighborhoods from Foreclosure, Shepherd Express, May 2017
- Steinhafel’s Goes Behind the Scenes, OnMilwaukee, April 2017
- ‘Force of nature’ Blia Cha retires from ACTS Housing, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, March 2017
- From Refugee to Real Estate Dynamo, Journal Sentinel, March 2017
- How to buy government-owned housing, TMJ4, January 2017
- Programa Ayuda a Personas en Convertirse en Dueños de Casa, Telemundo Wisconsin, January 2017
- $500 Steinhafels gift cards go a long way for contest winners, OnMilwaukee, January 2017
2016
- Esperanza’s Story: from tax-foreclosed house to well-loved home, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, December 2016
- Gosman: Homeownership is one solution to housing crisis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 2016
- Steinhafel’s & Acts Housing Instagram Contest, OnMilwaukee, October 2016
- Rejuvinating Milwaukee Neighborhoods one Family at a Time thanks to CBS 58, August 2016
- Check Out our recent Catalyst Feature thanks to Stand Together
- Acts recognized as effective in combating economic inequality by the Philanthropy Roundtable, Summer 2016
- Associated Bank partners with Acts Housing Milwaukee Courier, July 2016
- Associated Bank Contribution helps 6 Acts Families Milwaukee Business Journal, July 2016
- Northwestern Mutual supports Milwaukee Community Journal Sentinel, June, 2016
- One Home at a Time, State Farm features Acts Homeowner Madee, May, 2016
- Organization Recognized for helping renters become first time homeowners TMJ4 April, 2016
- MANDI Awards Announced, Onmilwaukee, March 2016
- Acts wins a MANDI in the PNC Trailblazer category, Milwaukee Community Journal, March 2016
- Acts announced as a MANDI Finalist, BizTimes, February 2016
- On the Move – Milennials are buying homes – Milwaukee Magazine features Acts Homeowner Madee, February, 2016
- Acts Housing stabilizes homeownership – a feature from the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, February, 2016
- The Morning Blend – Delivers coffee and learns about Acts Housing, February, 2016
2014
- Frank talk about Milwaukee’s foreclosure crisis – Urban Milwaukee, November 13, 2014
- Some Hopeful Perspective on Foreclosures and Abandoned Homes– Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog, November 12, 2014
- City program could sell homes for $1 – Urban Milwaukee, October 28, 2014
- RICH program supports home ownership as city expands revitalization efforts – Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, October 27, 2014
- Foreclosure raffle finds eager buyers – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 23, 2014
- Sen. Ron Johnson applauds sweat equity program for distressed homes – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 4, 2014
- A Different American dream for many millennials (but not all) – Business Journal, July 3, 2014
- Northwestern Mutual gives $2 million in nonprofit grants – BizTimes, June 25, 2014
- In Defense of Milwaukee – Urban Milwaukee, June 10, 2014
- Zombie homes plague Milwaukee neighborhoods – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 25, 2014
- Acts Housing receives a $50,000 grant – BizTimes, May 2, 2014
- Milwaukee gets help dealing with ongoing foreclosure crisis – Fox6, May 1, 2014
- Acts Housing gets another $50,000 for foreclosures – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 1, 2014
- City and Acts Join Forces to Address the Foreclosure Crisis – Milwaukee Times,April 24, 2014
- Milwaukee, Acts seal deal to sell 156 foreclosed houses – Business Journal, April 18, 2014
- The Vivas family has a new home – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 11, 2014
- City gives $200k to local organization to fight foreclosure crisis – CBS 58, April 11, 2014
- Milwaukee struggles to get ahead on foreclosures – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 5, 2014
- Milwaukee OKs plan to sell foreclosures – Business Journal, April 2, 2014
- Milwaukee may tap Acts to sell 156 foreclosures in three years – Business Journal, March 26, 2014
- Panel backs plan to expand partnership with Acts Housing – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 25, 2014
- Milwaukee pilot home sale project gets initial OK – Daily Reporter, March 25, 2014
- Mayor Barrett delivers State of the City Address – BizTimes, February 24, 2014
- Acts Housing awarded contract with City of Milwaukee to provide home ownership counseling – Milwaukee Courier, February 23, 2014
- 40 Under 40 winners give advice on recruiting, retaining young professionals – Business Journal, February 21, 2014
- Carl Quindel: 40 Under 40 – Business Journal, February 21, 2014
- Wells Fargo donates $150,000 toward neighborhood revitalization – BizTimes, February 21, 2014
- Acts’ Quindel dealing with foreclosures – Business Journal, February 20, 2014
- Grant to help rehab foreclosed properties – BizTimes, February 14, 2014
- Greater Milwaukee Foundation gives Acts $100,000 to fight foreclosures – Business Journal, February 10, 2014
2013
- Shocked raffle winner gets first chance to buy house for $3,500 – Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, October 15, 2013
- A raffle and a chance to own the home at 1212 S. 26th St. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 11, 2013
- A good story about foreclosures in the city – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 7, 2013
- September, 2013: Organization makes the dream of home ownership a reality for local families on Today’s TMJ 4.
- New duplex is owner’s second blessing – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 13, 2013
- Milwaukee’s foreclosure effort needs private help – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 20, 2013
- May, 2013: Acts Housing Helps First Time Home Buyers radio interview on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee.
- March, 2013: MANDI Cornerstone Award Finalist sponsored by BMO Harris Bank and LISC – Milwaukee.
- February, 2013: Acts’ Quindel dealing with foreclosures: CRE Guide – Take 5 in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
2012
- Acts helps build ownership, rebuild homes – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 30, 2012
- Acts Housing perennial leader in homeownership – Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, December 23, 2012
- December, 2012: Acts Housing ‘perennial leader’ in homeownership in the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
- December, 2012: Acts helps build ownership, rebuild homes in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- December, 2012: Finalists announced for 14th annual MANDIs in the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
- August, 2011: For an interview with Acts St. Rafael Neighborhood Program staff and a recent ACTS homeowner in a special edition of Buscando Soluciones by Telemundo Wisconsin click here.
- March, 2012: For a recent article on Acts’ Washington Park collaborative work in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel click here.
- January, 2012: For an announcement on Telemundo Wisconsin of a $7,000 City-tax foreclosed property sale click here.
2010
- December, 2010: For a recent article in the Faces of Hope section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel click here.
- December, 2010: To read a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article about our Wells Fargo-funded, collaborative work in the Walnut Way and Lindsay Heights neighborhoods click here.
- November, 2010: To listen to the 88.9 Radio Milwaukee interview with Acts click here.