Justino has lived a life defined by quiet strength, hard work, and devotion to the people he loves most. 

 For Justino, the most important part of life has always been simple: family. He and his wife have built a life together filled with care, resilience, and commitment. Like many families, their journey hasn’t been without hardship. When asked to describe his life, Justino reflects honestly: “My family has been okay… a few challenges in life.” 

In early November, Cedric received a visit that would set an important process in motion. His home, already bearing the wear of time, had suffered from a history of leak problems made significantly worse by the heavy flooding that swept through the area in August. Because of the urgency of his situation, he was added to the queue late in the cycle and designated as a Priority 1 case.

Stephanie has lived in her Milwaukee home for decades. Every wall holds memories; every creak of the floor tells a story. It’s where she healed, where she waited, and where she still hopes.

In the heart of the Burnham Park Neighborhood, where modest homes stand as quiet witnesses to decades of family memories, Señora Ma Socorro has long been a steady presence. A proud MKE BB homeowner, her house has sheltered years of laughter, resilience, and perseverance. But by late 2025, it was clear the home that had protected her for so long needed protection of its own.

Letha is a single mom living in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee. Her home is a place of both comfort and ongoing improvement. Recently, she has been having some essential work done around the house to make it safer and more functional.

At 68 years old, Deborah has built a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet generosity. For 45 years, she and her husband created a loving home in Milwaukee, raising three daughters and now delighting in two granddaughters.

When asked to describe her life, she simply says, “Good.” It’s a humble word for a life filled with devotion, resilience, and service to others.

At 76 years old, Mavis has spent a lifetime building memories inside her home in Milwaukee.

The house has always been more than walls and a roof- it is where laughter once echoed, where quiet mornings became sacred, and where resilience learned to live. But as the years passed, everyday tasks began to feel heavier. Each step at the front of the house carried a quiet fear. Each worn surface was a reminder that time changes more than just people.

In the heart of Milwaukee, Susan Miller has built a life defined by resilience. 

At 63, Susan is a widow. She lost her husband in 2021, and as she puts it, life has been “a little hard” ever since. The house they once shared filled with ordinary laughter, everyday routines, and quiet companionship grew quieter. But it did not lose its meaning. 

Estella describes her life in one word: “Blessed.” It’s a simple word that carries the weight of everything she has endured. 

Years ago, Estella faced one of the greatest challenges imaginable—a quadruple open-heart surgery. Surviving such an operation changes a person. It slows the body, tests the spirit, and makes everyday things like climbing stairs, stepping into a bathtub, or bending down much harder than they once were. Yet through it all, Estella kept her focus on what mattered most to her: family. 

Three generations share one home: a mother, her daughter, and her granddaughter. It is a place filled with love, routines, and the quiet responsibility of caring for one another across ages. Like many families, they didn’t always see the hidden risks around them but those risks were there. 

This fall, the Revitalize Milwaukee team completed a critical roof replacement on a Zilber neighborhood home that had been pushed to the brink. The roof was severely compromised, riddled with leaks that worsened dramatically after the August storm and subsequent flooding.

Rosa had spent her whole life taking care of others. 
Rosa has always been a hardworking mom and a devoted grandmother, the kind of woman who never asked for anything, even when life pushed hard against her. Her home, once full of laughter and the thundering footsteps of children, had slowly begun to show its age just as she had. But unlike her, the house couldn’t hold itself together out of pure determination.