Oct 02 2026
Habitat GFW plans to build four homes in Huntington County. They celebrated this alongside community partners, staff, and Future Homeowners.
Over $71,100 Raised at September Golf Outings
Our generous sponsors and teams helped raise over $71,100 to create affordable homeownership opportunities for local families! Thank you all for your generosity and support in making a lasting difference in the lives of local families like Sam, who shared,
“We have been struggling for as long as we can remember, so getting this opportunity quite literally feels like a miracle. We can’t thank everyone enough for helping us achieve our dreams.” – Sam, Future Fort Wayne Homeowner
“Your support means a lot to me and my family. We’ve always lived in apartments, and we’re looking forward to a quieter place to call home. My kids will finally be able to decorate their rooms in our new house and make their spaces their own.” -Rachel, Future Huntington Homeowner
Family Spotlight
We celebrated 3 new Habitat Homeowners in September!
Thank you for helping provide the peace and stability that comes with an affordable home for our newest homeowners: Betty, Melissa, and Amanda & Zach.
What’s New
Bluffton Street Fair Parade
We had a blast participating in the Bluffton Free Street Fair parade. We loved seeing all the friendly faces, spreading the word about Habitat and our mission, and celebrating with everyone in Wells County!
Jack Laurie Golf Outing
The 7th Annual Jack Laurie Golf Outing raised $30,000 this year!
Thank you to everyone involved who made this year a success. We are beyond grateful!
New Recycling Can Shed Locations
Our can recycling program is growing! Huge thank you to our new partners who are hosting sheds and collecting cans to build Habitat homes.
- Votaw Electric
- Leo Legion Post 409
- BAE Systems
Fort Wayne Metals Panel Build
Fort Wayne Metals welcomed us again this year to their parking lot to build two Habitat homes. A huge thank you to their employees for their hard work and for making the day so much fun!
Other News
Jennifer Vanderpool Named Habitat GFW COO 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 more
Renovating? Donate Your Materials to the Restore Home improvement projects tend to leave behind plenty of sawdust, screws, and scraps of wood, not to mention surplus construction materials. Keep functional items out of the landfill by Donating Your Materials to the ReStore
Oct. 31 • Halloween — FW Urban League Trunk or Treat Our Homeownership Services team will be handing out candy at the FW Urban League again this year, stop by and join the fun! 2135 S Hanna St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Tax Credits Available for 2026-27 Fiscal Year Tax credits equal to 50% of your donation to Habitat Indiana to benefit Habitat GFW are again available for this fiscal year. Learn more
Unique Ways to Support Habitat Families Invest in local families in three unique ways: Landscaping Supplies | Literacy Alliance Collaboration | Set up Kroger Community Rewards