Sep 01 2026

August 2026 Newsletter

Newsletter

Homes = Hope

Celebrating 4 New Homeowners

Wow, what an amazing month it has been! Thanks to your support, we celebrated four new Habitat homeowners.

“Habitat has not just given me a home; they’ve given me my hope back.” – Fay, Habitat Homeowner

Kaliyah
Fay
Lashanda

“I wouldn’t be standing here without God. He is first in my life, forever. I want to thank Habitat and the community. All of the resources provided to me throughout this process have given me a path to this home. This foundation is about love, peace, joy, strength, and growth, and I am so very thankful for everyone who made this possible.”

Lashanda
Habitat Homeowner

Do You Remember?

Holiday Houses for Habitat

In 2008, a new tradition began with the Holiday Houses for Habitat attraction and fundraiser. Hundreds of snow village homes donated by Dave Ridderheim were showcased for the public to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Original layout design by Dale Strebig and concept by Dan O’Connell.

What’s New

Introducing our new COO: Jennifer Vanderpool

We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer back to Habitat GFW! Jenn brings a strong connection to our mission and extensive experience in collaborative leadership, operations, and organizational growth.

Read the full announcement on our website
Fort Wayne Nonprofit Thrift Trail Raises Over $150,000!

The ReStore had an incredible weekend collaborating with local nonprofit thrift stores this month! Thank you to the hundreds of shoppers who joined us for our 2nd annual Fort Wayne Nonprofit Thrift Trail.

Save the Date for 2027:
August 13 + 14
$10,000 and Counting!

Thank you to everyone who has dropped off their empty aluminum cans so far this year! Together, we’ve raised $10,000 through our Can Recycling Program and counting…

Find a can shed location near you
Bendix Panel Build

Thank you to Bendix for sponsoring another panel build this year! We had a wonderful day building all the interior and exterior walls of a Habitat home inside their facilities in Huntington.

See the photos on Facebook
Save the Date: Huntington County Kickoff
Join us Thursday, October 1 at 8:30 in Huntington to celebrate the first of four homes this build season in Huntington County!

We’ll have donuts and coffee and some 40th anniversary swag.
Join the Habitat Builder's Club

Your financial gift can go further when you choose to donate monthly! Whether you choose $5 a month or more, your recurring gift helps us plan and create sustainable support for local families.

Builder’s Club Information

Future Happenings

We’re Hiring: Full-Time ReStore Associate + Construction Coordinator | Learn More + Apply

Save the Date: Bluffton Street Fair | Sept. 22-26, Bluffton Street Fair Details

Closed for Labor Day Our offices and the ReStore will be closed Monday, September 7.

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Habitat GFW Welcomes New COO Jennifer Vanderpool

Aug 25 2026

Habitat GFW announces Jennifer Vanderpool as its new Chief Operating Officer. Vanderpool will oversee Habitat GFW’s operational functions and work closely with staff and leadership.

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August 2026 Newsletter

Homes = Hope

Celebrating 4 New Homeowners

Kaliyah

Fay

Lashanda

Do You Remember?

Holiday Houses for Habitat

What’s New

Introducing our new COO: Jennifer Vanderpool

Fort Wayne Nonprofit Thrift Trail Raises Over $150,000!

$10,000 and Counting!

Bendix Panel Build

Save the Date: Huntington County Kickoff

Join the Habitat Builder's Club

Future Happenings

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Habitat GFW Welcomes New COO Jennifer Vanderpool