May 06 2026
Habitat GFW celebrates 40 years by announcing historic 34 affordable homes to be built in their 2026-27 season.
4 Homes Funded at ReStore Your Passion
ReStore Your Passion 2026 was a night to remember! With record attendance, incredible repurposed furniture creations, and powerful homeowner stories, our annual fundraiser brought the community together to support affordable housing, and we’re so thankful for your help in subsidizing four Habitat homes and making affordable homeownership possible for four local families.
Check out all of the repurposed furniture pieces from our “GC teams”, who won ‘most repurposed’, and more through the link below.
You’re Invited
Celebrating 40 Years of Habitat Homes
You’re invited to coffee, donuts, and celebration as we kick off the first home build of our 40th season at Habitat GFW with a press conference and wall raising.
May 6 at 7:30 a.m.
2326 Lillie Street, Fort Wayne
Park at the old Link’s Wonderland parking lot by Creighton/Anthony.
What’s New
Congratulations, India!
India’s goal was to own her own home by age 40, and we’re so proud of her hard work to make that dream a reality. “No matter what happens in life, my kids now have a place to come home to.”
Thank you to Lancia Homes for building and donating India’s home. We’re beyond grateful for their partnership.
Bluffton Donation Pickup: May 4
The ReStore truck will be in Bluffton at the city lot across from the post office on Monday, May 4, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., collecting gently used donations, including furniture, housewares, appliances, cabinets, tools and hardware, and building materials.
Board Member Spotlight
Thank you to David Faust for eight years of dedicated service on our Board of Directors (2017–2025). As Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Strategic Planning Committee leader, David’s leadership and commitment to affordable homeownership have made a lasting impact. We are deeply grateful for his service to Habitat GFW!
Spring into Hope Donation Drive: May 30th, 9 a.m. - Noon
Support four local non-profits in one day! The ReStore is joining forces with Mustard Seed Furniture, The Lighthouse Family Thrift Store, and Franciscan Center Family Thrift to collect gently used items to support each of our missions. Simply drive to the back of Mustard Seed (3636 Illinois Road) to donate your items.
CLOSED for Memorial Day May 25, 2026 | The Habitat office and ReStore will be closed.
We’re Hiring Our Construction Team is currently hiring for Construction Site Managers.
