May 01 2025
In the past 8 years, this fundraiser has funded 11 Habitat homes, changing the lives of 11 families in our community!
Meet the Madison Family
Adam and Trisha’s story is one of strength in the face of adversity. Adam is legally blind, and Trisha has been managing nervous system issues throughout her adult life. Despite these challenges, they continue to be an incredible force for good in their community, giving back wherever they can. They are loving parents to three children and provide unwavering support to Trisha’s brother, who has Down Syndrome and autism.
For the Madison family, owning a Habitat home means more than just having a place to live. Their new home will be ADA-compliant, with wider hallways and doorways to accommodate Trisha’s brother’s wheelchair, as well as grab bars in each bathroom. The single-story layout will eliminate the need for stairs, offering a newfound freedom and ease of living.
“We’ve had a lot of barriers in life, but we never gave up on our hopes and dreams. As a family, we always strive for better,” shared Trisha. Thanks to you, their dream of homeownership will soon become a reality!
Volunteer Spotlight
Huge shoutout to our friends at 3Rivers FCU, Duke Energy, and all of our incredible volunteers for spending time with us on the job site this winter! Your hard work helped us put the finishing touches on homes that are about to welcome their new homeowners.
We’re pumped to kick off the new build season in May and start construction on 20 new homes for 20 more local families — and we couldn’t do it without amazing volunteers like you!
Big thanks as well to our Future Homeowners who have each been putting in their 200 hours of sweat equity on the job site, at the Fort Wayne ReStore, and with other local non-profits. Your hard work is inspiring and we’re grateful to work alongside you.
Thank you to everyone who’s been cheering these families on. You’re truly making a difference!
What’s New
Huntington Homeownership Application Event
Join us April 7 at Central Christian Church from 9am – 3pm to learn more about the Habitat Homeownership Program. Our staff will be onsite to answer any questions you may have and even get you started with your pre-qualification!
The application process for Huntington County will be open April 7 – 28, 20205.
Women Build 2025 Registration is SOLD OUT!
Wow — we are blown away with your support for this years’ Women Build fundraiser and volunteer event. Thank you!
Stay tuned for more ways to get involved this year.
#HomeIsTheKey at the ReStore
We’re celebrating homeownership and the opportunity, stability, and well-being it creates for our neighbors and communities.
Stop by the ReStore all month long to donate and/or “round-up” your puchases to contribute to this fundraiser!
Our ReStore Your Passion fundraiser is almost here!
Our “Goddess Contractor” teams are working hard to finish up their restored furniture pieces to auction off next month. Our goal for the night is to fundraise enough to build one Habitat home.
You can get involved by donating to your favorite team — all proceeds help us fundraise to build a home for one local family.
New Recycling Sheds in Southwest Fort Wayne
Two new recycling sheds have been added along Illinois Road so you have more opportunities to recycle aluminum cans. Thank you to our amazing supporters Don Ayres Acura and Sonrise Church for making this possible!
Needed! Tool Boxes + Tools for New Homeowner Toolkits
We need your help gathering new and gently used tool boxes, tools, hoses, and hose reels to gift to our new Habitat homeowners.
Want to donate? Email our team at info@habitatgfw.com for more information.
Future Happenings
Good Friday — Office + ReStore CLOSED
Our offices and the ReStore will be closed Friday, April 18th.
We’re Hiring at the ReStore Help us spread the word — we’re currently hiring for full-time Associates and Donation Ambassadors (Light Truck Driver). Join a great team in a fun, community-focused retail environment. View Open Positions
2025-26 Habitat Build Season Kickoff We’ll kick off our new build season with a press conference in Southeast Fort Wayne on Wednesday, May 7.
