Amani Shines: Lighting the Way Home - A Home Lighting Celebration
About this Event
Restoring Homes. Renewing Hope. Strengthening Community.
Join the Amani Homeownership Initiative Partners for Amani Shines: Lighting the Way Home, a special celebration marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood.
Together, we will celebrate the first of 94 new homes coming online through the Amani Tax Incremental District (TID), a significant step toward expanding affordable homeownership opportunities, strengthening neighborhood stability, and creating a brighter future for Amani residents.
This celebration is about more than one home. It represents years of community advocacy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to ensuring Amani residents have opportunities to remain, thrive, and build generational wealth in the neighborhood they call home.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Starting Location:
Ezekiel Hope Training Housing
2927 N 26th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
What to Expect
Opening Remarks | Ezekiel Hope Training Housing
We will begin with brief remarks from members of the Amani Homeownership Initiative Team, highlighting the vision behind the initiative, the partnerships making this work possible, and the importance of expanding homeownership opportunities in Amani.
Ceremonial Home Lighting | 2926 N 26th Street
Following the remarks, attendees will take a short walk across the street to witness the ceremonial lighting of the first of 94 new homes planned through the Amani TID.
This symbolic moment will recognize the progress being made and the opportunities ahead for Amani residents and families.
Why This Celebration Matters
The Amani Homeownership Initiative represents a collective effort to address housing challenges, revitalize vacant lots & properties, and expand pathways to affordable homeownership.
By bringing together residents, community organizations, housing developers, and other partners, this initiative is helping build a future where Amani families have greater opportunities for housing stability and long-term neighborhood investment.
We invite residents, community partners, elected officials, and supporters to join us in celebrating this milestone and the continued transformation of Amani.
Additional Information
- The event will begin at 2927 N 26th Street before transitioning across the street to 2926 N 26th Street.
- A short outdoor walk is part of the celebration. Please dress appropriately for December weather.
- Additional event details will be shared with registered attendees as the celebration approaches.
Parking Information
Parking will be available at the following locations:
- Street Parking: Available surrounding streets near the N. 26th Street.
- Additional Parking: Guests may park in the Dominican Center parking lot at 2470 W Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206.
We encourage attendees to allow extra time for parking and arrival. The celebration will begin at Ezekiel Hope Training Housing (2927 N 26th Street) before transitioning across the street for the ceremonial home lighting.
Questions?
Britney Roberson
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Trenice Ferguson
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We look forward to celebrating with you!
Restoring Homes. Renewing Hope. Strengthening Community.
Where is it happening?
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