Thanks to all of our dedicated donors, staff, and friends, our Longest Neighborhood Table event on September 22nd was a huge success.
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ACTS In Action (Summer 2016)
From vacant house, to warm, comfortable home, the stories below and the work we do brings hospitality to the forefront of our minds.
Meet The Fergusons
Once you meet Nellie Ferguson you won’t easily forget her or her family. Through the sounds of laughter when talking to her, comes the love she has for her late-husband […]
‘Tis the Season: Taxes with Mary Leach-Sumlin
Tis the season: Tax season. For some of us it can mean a welcome relief, a little extra money in our pockets. For others it is added stress and work on already over loaded plates. ACTS Housing Specialist Mary Leach-Sumlin gives some great advice on what to do – and what not to do – this tax season, when it comes to tax preparation and tax refunds. Here’s what she had to say:
ACTS In Action (Winter 2016)
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Barbara: Four Generations, One Family Home
Barbara Hudson wanted to own a home; not just any home, though: her home. Nineteen years ago, Barbara’s brother and the owner of a stately home on west Galena Street […]
To Buy or not To Buy – Winter Deals
Winter is not a popular time to purchase a home. But why? ACTS Housing Specialist Blia Cha took some time to explain to me the advantages and disadvantages of buying a […]
Rehab with Ramon: Keeping the Cold Outside
We don’t have to tell you how cold it is in Milwaukee in January, but lets keep the cold where it belongs: outside! ACTS rehab specialist Ramon has a few tips for how to keep your home warm in the winter. The best news? These weatherization tips all cost less than $20.
ACTS in Action (Fall 2015)
As always it is an exciting time at ACTS. Wrapping up our summer season with 98 sales for the year, hiring three new talented team members and working as hard as ever for our families has kept us busy this quarter. we could not do it without you – supporting ACTS means supporting dedicated, talented families such as Patryce – see her story below. Thank you for your support thus far. We hope we can count on you to help us continue this important work.