On this national day of mourning, community members in Milwaukee are paying their respects to Jimmy Carter. The former president spent several decades impacting this city.
TMJ4’s Sydni Eure spoke with the CEO of Milwaukee’s Habitat for Humanity , who believes the Carter legacy will live on for generations.
“It’s inspired literally thousands of individuals in Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin, and obviously millions of people throughout the country to serve their neighbor,” said Brian Sonderman.
When considering that legacy, you’ll find many stories of Carter’s willingness to serve others that can be traced right back to Milwaukee communities.
Once you see the history, you’ll quickly find that the list goes on and on with several ways Carter was able to serve others. Even today, many families are still benefiting from the homes in Milwaukee’s Walnut Hill neighborhood. When Jimmy Carter and his wife came to the city in 1989, they began a project that transformed Milwaukee’s Habitat for Humanity along with the lives of homeowners near 23rd and Walnut Street.