Our church members put a lot of time and effort into building affordable homes for people in the community.

Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry using volunteer labor to build simple, affordable homes through partnerships with qualified families living in Allen County. Established locally in 1986, Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity completed its first home in 1987. The affiliate has since completed more than 160 decent, affordable homes for families in need throughout Allen County.

Completed homes are sold to Habitat Homeowners with a $500 down payment and an interest-free mortgage. Because of volunteer involvement, the cost of a standard three-bedroom home is kept affordable at approximately $60,000, with monthly mortgage payments ranging from $375 to $400 including taxes and insurance. The revolving fund created by mortgage payments received allows Habitat to commit 100 percent of individual donations to additional housing opportunities in the community.