Fort Wayne Habitat

What is Habitat for Humanity?
Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity is one of 2,322 affiliates worldwide working at a grass-roots level to eliminate poverty housing. Contributed funds buy building materials, and donated labor builds new homes or sometimes rehabilitates existing ones. These homes are then sold at no profit and no interest to partner families. Mortgage payments are used to build additional homes.

Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International. For more information on Habitat for Humanity International, visit their official web site.

Events
	Friday July 11 , 2008 Starbucks and P3 Gives Back Concert Event Where: Downtown Allen County Library Plaza When: 7PM-10PM Information:Featuring the music of The Lovers Show (formerly STOMP) Michael Logan (featured on MTV "Real World: Hollywood" also Special Guest: Tym De Santo (from HGTV's "Design Star") Proceeds go to support Habitat, Study Connection and the Gives Back Concert Event. Concert Flyer Tickets:$5.00 Available at all Ft. Wayne area Starbucks and on location July 11th.
	Saturday July 26 , 2008 Construction class: Interior trim with Nelson's chicken and rib sale Where: Lowe's Illinois Road When: 10AM-2PM Saturday July 26 , 2008 Construction class: Ceramic tile with Nelson's Chicken sale Where: Lowe's Lima Road When: 10AM-2PM Contact Laurie Brumbaugh at 422-4828 for information. Or sign up on the web Volunteer Up Ask us about becoming one of Women Builds' "Nifty Fifty".
	...Ongoing... Habitat for Humanity Gift Card Center Where:Online- click on the icon Gift Cards:The MinistryHome Gift Card Center is a simple yet effective way that you can support FW Habitat through your normal buying habits. A portion of each gift card (on average 2%) will be sent to our local HfH.

What has Habitat accomplished in Fort Wayne?
The first Fort Wayne area Habitat house was completed in 1987. By the end of 2007, we had completed 114 homes and 7 rehabs. In its 21st year of building, Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity completed another 11 homes, providing safe, affordable shelter for an additional 16 adults and 27 children. Typical homes have a single floor, 3 bedrooms, and are approximately 1,100 square feet. The cost of the home is approximately $57,000. 20 year mortgages are no-profit, no-interest with monthly payments that are approximately $325. (No two houses are identical, so mortgages do vary).

In 2008, we will build 14 houses as we continue our Christian mission of providing simple, decent housing for people in need.