Rebecca Johnson says she hasn’t always had the best luck. She would enter drawings for raffle prizes and would come away with no prizes. “I don’t win stuff,” she said. […]
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‘Locked Out’ Discussion on Black Homeownership Draws Crowd
On February 26, about sixty people joined ACTS Housing as it hosted its panel discussion “Locked Out: Solutions to the Black Homeownership Decline” at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 […]
Deon Delivers For Families
Deon Price says he plans to stay at ACTS until it no longer exists or he passes away—either way he’s in it for the long haul. Having grown up in […]
Bruce Knows Best
In August 2018, Bruce heard about ACTS Housing and called about next steps. “I decided I would attend orientation and see what happens,” he said. He purchased a four-bedroom, move-in […]
Trudy’s Commitment
Once a homebuyer attends an ACTS orientation and pays for their credit pull; they meet with ACTS’ counseling department to assess heir financial fitness for homeownership.
Leaving a Legacy: The Jacksons
Pictured: Rayford and Monica Jackson with their two children and family members, surrounded by the ACTS team and Mayor Tom Barrett. Featured image courtesy of the Milwaukee Times newspaper. To read […]
ACTS In ACTION (Winter 2018)
This year ACTS Housing and our families reached an incredible milestone: 2,500 families have become homeowners through ACTS programs since 1995!
All Hands on Deck with the Correa Family
2018 ACTS Homeowner of the Year The Correa family took on the rehab of their home on Milwaukee’s South Side with optimism, according to their daughter Mayra. “When we first […]
Winterizing Your Home
Getting Your Home Winter Ready Clean gutters and downspouts – Ensure that the water drains properly. Pooling water can cause damage to foundations, driveways and walkways Drain and shut off […]
