A Place for Family to Just Be
Comfortable wasn’t enough anymore. After getting married, Daniha and her husband knew they wanted something that felt more like them — a place they could change, host people in, and actually call home. They had been renting a two-bedroom apartment that Daniha called a 1.5 bedroom, because one room was so small they used it […]
“It Was Time for a Change”: Amorsteen’s Journey to Homeownership
For Amorsteen, the decision to become a homeowner came after years of renting, raising her three grandchildren, and dealing with problems that never seemed to get fixed. “My rent would go up, and I had things break… and landlords not doing what they were supposed to do,” she said. “I was tired of asking for […]
Building Momentum, One Family at a Time
Japri’s journey to homeownership started the same way many great journeys do: with family. Living in Beloit, Japri first heard about Acts Housing through her cousin, Victoria—an Acts family who was also working with our team on the path to homeownership. Seeing Victoria stay committed to the process helped reinforce for Japri that homeownership was […]
Maybe I Can Do This: Irene’s Journey to Homeownership
Meet Irene, a proud Acts Housing graduate whose path to homeownership started with a simple invitation from a community partner—and turned into a clear, confident “yes.” Irene was renting through Strong Blocks (a rent-to-own program) when someone from Strong Blocks encouraged her to attend Acts Housing’s homebuyer education workshops. That connection opened the door to […]
Acts Homes: Strengthening Milwaukee Through Homeownership
In a year where homeownership became even more challenging: Acts Homes is focused on the work that truly moves the needle:strengthening blocks, and expanding access to homeownership for families who are ready to take this step. So far this year, over 50 families have already purchased Acts Homes, with a median sale price of $155,000. […]
Building Hope: How Calvin Martin Went from Acts Homebuyer to Trusted Contractor
A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything Calvin Martin wasn’t looking to start a company the day he knocked on the door of an old visitor center in Beloit. He just wanted a map. But when he learned that the building now housed Acts Housing, something sparked. “I’d never bought a home before,” Calvin said. “I […]
From Homeownership to Entrepreneurship: Tiffany Miller’s Investment in Community
Believing in What’s Possible In January 2016, Tiffany Miller’s home fell into tax foreclosure. When asked if she wanted to purchase it, her first reaction was hesitation. “I didn’t know—I wanted to be married first, and have all the fairytale things before owning a home,” Tiffany recalled. That perspective shifted when she connected with Acts […]
Lesli’s Journey: From Longtime Renter to Proud Homeowner in Beloit
After renting for nearly two decades, Lesli knew it was time to make a change. She was ready to invest in something of her own—and in September 2024, she officially became a homeowner in Beloit. With the help of Acts Housing’s homebuyer coaching and financial guidance, Lesli closed on her home on September 5th, 2024. […]
Victoria McAlister’s Path to Homeownership: Powered by Acts Housing and Rooted in Community
Legacy Meets Opportunity in Beloit When Victoria McAlister began her path to homeownership, she wasn’t starting from scratch—she was building on generations of perseverance. Her mother has lived in the same Beloit home since 1956. Her grandfather, Walter R. Knight, was not only a civic leader but also Beloit’s first African American city councilor, a […]
Generational Impact, One Home at a Time
In 2023, Acts Housing commissioned Big Lake Data to evaluate the long-term impact of our homeownership programs in Milwaukee. After expanding the study in 2024 to include financial outcomes and two more years of data, the results are in—and they show just how powerful ownership can be. Since 1991, more than 4,000 families have become […]