Transforming Lives, One Home at a Time

On Saturday, October 18, Revitalize Milwaukee will mobilize teams of volunteers and skilled tradespeople to complete essential repairs on ten homes in the Burnham Park neighborhood. This one-day initiative is designed to help longtime residents—many of them elderly or low-income—continue living safely and comfortably in the homes they have cherished for decades.

The scope of work includes repairing hazardous steps and porches, installing accessibility upgrades, and addressing other safety and health-related concerns. These critical improvements will not only enhance individual homes but also strengthen the broader community.

“This is about more than fixing houses,” said Melanie Roach, CEO of Revitalize Milwaukee. “It’s about preserving dignity, preventing displacement, and investing in the long-term health of our neighborhoods. This work helps families remain in the places they call home—where they want and deserve to be.”

Located in one of Milwaukee’s historic and diverse neighborhoods, Burnham Park will see lasting benefits from this concentrated day of service. The project aims to spark community pride, inspire neighborly support, and serve as a catalyst for continued revitalization efforts.

Revitalize Milwaukee invites media representatives, community leaders, and supporters to witness the impact of this high-energy day of service—and the power of neighbors helping neighbors.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Time: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Location: Burnham Park neighborhood, Milwaukee, WI

Media Opportunities:

• Interviews with homeowners, volunteers, and organizers
• Before-and-after visuals
• Live coverage options available

To learn more about Revitalize Milwaukee and how to become involved, go to www.revitalizemilwaukee.org.

Members of the media are invited to attend the select service event and interview participants. For scheduling and more information, contact Melanie Roach at 262-424-3469.

Revitalize Milwaukee’s mission is to stabilize neighborhoods by providing free critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to veterans, individuals living with a disability, and low-income seniors who are homeowners. Since 2000, RM has completed home repairs on over 4,000 homes with the help of 36,000 hours of volunteer time and invested over 28.4 million dollars into the Greater Milwaukee-area housing. Join us in changing the lives of countless veterans, individuals living with a disability, and low-income seniors who are homeowners.

For media inquiries only, contact CEO Melanie Roach at 262-424-3469.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Francine Demler-Gimla at 262-899-0864. Visit www.revitalizemilwaukee.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.