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Charlicia, or Char, Brown lived in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood with her three boys for 12 years. Char rented her home since 2011, until she realized, through a unique partnership between the City …
Continue Reading about Renting to Owning: 12 years in Metcalfe Park →
Milwaukee, like many communities across the country, is experiencing a shortage of affordable housing. Out of state predatory investors are taking over entire neighborhoods of Milwaukee. They are …
Continue Reading about Renting to Home Rehab: Idella Samuels Journey →
Since 1995, over 3,500 families have successfully become homeowners after using some or all of Acts Housing’s programs and services. According to a 2023 study* of property record data, Acts families …
Continue Reading about Sustainable Homeownership: Is the Acts model really working? →
Cassandra Torres's leaves renting behind, and becomes the first homeowner in her family. Cassandra Torres, and her family were renters on Milwaukee’s North and South side for 17 years. “I …
Kayra Jimenez is a great example of how stable housing has an immensely positive impact on individuals and families. Everyone deserves safe, stable, and affordable housing As a young adult …
Sean and Veronica Chisholm's unwavering commitment to achieving homeownership. In 1998, Sean Chisholm and his wife Veronica moved from Chicago, IL to Beloit, WI. Tired of the hustle and bustle …
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
