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ID102668
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates two home closings in one week
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarmen Calderon; Caitlin Drake
DateNov 22, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart County, Housing


ID102615
Title of Article‘Floor blitz’ accelerates home construction
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers install sill plates; Volunteer crews from Lippert and Forest River; Habitat for Humanity; Volunteers
DateNov 07, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work


ID102534
Title of ArticleLippert volunteers join Habitat to build walls for Thompson home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers; Thompsons
DateOct 23, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Lippert Components Inc.


ID102506
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates record-breaking year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionShandi Vitali (left) holds up the keys to her new home given to her by Jennifer King, family services director for Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County, during the home dedication at 54415 Hastings St. in Elkhart; Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County dedicated its seventh home of the year on Tuesday at 54415 Hastings St. in Elkhart
DateOct 16, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Elkhart County


ID102486
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on three more homes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe Macedo family; Smothers family; The Macedo family
DateOct 11, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID102286
Title of ArticleHabitat dedicates two homes in a week
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlexis Pellot holds key
DateSep 09, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID102048
Title of ArticleNice to know community has your back
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarmen Calderon, Steve Eriksen
DateJul 16, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsWinnebago Industries, Habitat for Humanity, Middlebury, IN, Volunteer Work


ID101981
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on 9th home
Notes9th home for 2025
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlex Otto, Brandy Droptiny, Anita Kelly, Erin Griffin, Lindsey Bradley, Carmen Calderon, Thyri Calderon, Greg Conrad, Karuu Njogu, Julie Poertner break ground; Carmen Calderon, Thyri Calderon
DateJun 19, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Winnebago Industries


ID101833
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity to dedicate new home for Rudov family
Notes216 S. 27th St., Goshen.; Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRudov family; new home at 216 S. 27th St., Goshen, IN
DateMay 08, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, City of Goshen


ID101603
Title of ArticleHabitat starts work on 15-unit neighborhood
NotesHomer Ave, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionsign at build site; Greg Conrad, Jason Lippert, Rod Roberson, Lippert executive team at groundbreaking
DateApr 17, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, City of Elkhart, Lippert Components Inc., Affordable Housing


ID99620
Title of ArticleRenovation a first for Habitat
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNyesha Coleman; Nyesha Coleman, Amir Coleman; Volunteers
DateDec 05, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Renovation


ID99097
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity celebrates 9th new home of the year
Notes2642 Morton Ave. Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTelia Hazwood receives keys
DateOct 26, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID98891
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on Gates family’s home
Notes833 Hubbard Ave., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIndika Gates, Sonique Gates
DateOct 04, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID98185
Title of ArticleTen-lot housing development to be built by Habitat
NotesHomer Avenue, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption3115 Homer Ave.
DateAug 10, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Affordable Housing


ID98165
Title of Article‘Hard-working people we love to help’
Notes27th Street in East Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRudov family, volunteers break ground; Greg Conrad speaks
DateAug 09, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID98117
Title of ArticleFull week for Habitat volunteers, families
Notes216 S. 127th St., Goshen; 2526 Hope Court, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRudov family; Newmar volunteers; Smith family home
DateAug 06, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Winnebago Industries, Elkhart County


ID97211
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity and Winnebago team up on home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA start-of-construction ceremony at 1114 Middlebury St.
DateJul 19, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Winnebago Industries, Housing


ID97091
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity dedicates new home to Parra family
Notes2501 Hope Court, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionErica Parra accepts keys; three-bedroom home
DateJun 29, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID96913
Title of ArticleHabitat home dedicated at south edge of city
NotesKelsey Avenue Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJackie Cervantes, Ilean Cervantes, Dalary Cervantes
DateMay 23, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Dunlap


ID96373
Title of ArticleBusy week for Habitat for Humanity families, volunteers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApr 10, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID96076
Title of ArticleRiege family celebrates new Habitat for Humanity home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption2501 Hope Court
DateMar 22, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID95243
Title of ArticleForest River employees complete panel build for mom of three
NotesCervantes Family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThree photos of Forest River employees
DateFeb 03, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsForest River Inc., Habitat for Humanity


ID94983
Title of ArticleNEW HOME, FRESH START
NotesParra Family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionErica Parra and sons Dominic, and David
DateJan 10, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID94543
Title of ArticleHabitat celebrates completion of three homes
NotesCara Stoner; Montasia Cole-Chilton; Julie Morris
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMorris home; Cole-Chilton home; Storer home
DateDec 16, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Thor Industries Inc., Winnebago Industries, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart


ID94310
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground for Cervantes family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJackie Cervantes family
DateDec 05, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID94072
Title of ArticleHabitat dedicates home to Johnson family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHome of Miesha Johnson at 2510 Hope Court
DateNov 22, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID91687
Title of ArticleHabitat dedicates home to longtime volunteer
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAttendees at groundbreaking; Longtime volunteer Chuck Vetter
DateAug 11, 2023
PageA5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work


ID90779
Title of ArticleThor employees complete panel build for mom of six
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMontasia Cole-Chilton; Thor employees
DateJul 19, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsThor Industries Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Construction, Volunteer Work


ID91306
Title of ArticleThor Industries partners with Habitat for Humanity
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 15, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsThor Industries Inc., Habitat for Humanity


ID89485
Title of ArticleHabitat hits high gear
NotesSee also May 26, pg. A3 (Correction)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiesha Johnson, her family and Habitat for Humanity staff; Laci Riege, her family, Habitat for Humanity staff and public officials; Groundbreaking ceremony attendees
DateMay 25, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID88517
Title of ArticleNIBCO partners with Habitat for Humanity on panel build
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNIBCO volunteers with Jessica Ragsdale and Habitat for Humanity team members
DateApr 20, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsNIBCO (Northern Indiana Brass Company), Volunteer Work, Habitat for Humanity


ID87239
Title of ArticleCounty transfers properties to Habitat
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHabitat partners break ground on a Hester Street home in this March 2022.
DateFeb 21, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID87169
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity dedicates new home to Warlick family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThis Habitat for Humanity home was complete by and for the Warlick family at 828 W. Garfield Ave; Amber Warlick, right, sits with daughters Cassidy, middle, and Cadence in their new Habitat for Humanity home at 828 W. Garfield Ave. in Elkhart
DateFeb 17, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID86734
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground on new home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHabitat for Humanity of Elkhart County officials joined family members and others in a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at 2912 Homer Ave. From left are Habitat President and CEO Greg Conrad, Kourtney Booze, Antaiis Allen, Cavalier Allen, Brooke Allen’s parents Brenda Roberts and Milton Allen, Brooke Allen, Elayna Allen, Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, Kurt Eby from Lozier (a sustaining sponsor of Habitat), Habitat Director of Construction Ryan McDowell and Habitat board chair James Byars.
DateJan 26, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Housing, Construction


ID85706
Title of ArticleHabitat Women Build home dedicated
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlexis Harris, Greg Conrad and Kristin Hall
DateDec 07, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Housing


ID85006
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity breaks ground for Warlick family
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAmber Warlick and others at ground breaking
DateNov 12, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Housing, Construction


ID84504
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity, THOR help build new home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTHOR team members at Habitat for Humanity house site
DateOct 14, 2022
PageA5
SubjectsThor Industries Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work


ID84148
Title of Article2 Families, 2 Homes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTwo new Habitat for Humanity homes; Akiko Gravender, Jennifer King, and Greg Conrad
DateOct 07, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity


ID82544
Title of ArticleHabitat for Humanity holds panel build, groundbreaking
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGreg Conrad, Seth Molnar, Brian Tompkins, Jaysean, Keely and Jamie Sorensen, Dawn Bloch, Tom Tschida, Kara Bauman, and Jay Stahly
DateAug 20, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Concord Community Schools


ID81472
Title of ArticleHabitat breaks ground on Women Build
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKeith Weirich, Michelle White, Suzanne Cunningham, Karen Green, Dawn Bloch, Alexis Harris and two of her children, Ryan McDowell, Julianne Kotowski, Trina Harris and Greg Conrad
DateJul 13, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work


ID80790
Title of ArticleLOOK Trailers donates cargo trailer to Habitat
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDonated LOOK trailer
DateJun 11, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Donations


ID79898
Title of ArticleVolunteers help 'Raise the Roof'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVolunteers; Members of the Cortez family; Volunteers
DateMay 07, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work, Fund Raising


ID79196
Title of ArticleFull-speed ahead
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFaith Brummet and Megan Wagner
DateApr 22, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work, Construction


ID78336
Title of ArticleHabitat holds groundbreaking for family of four
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMegan Wagner with daughters Kaiden, Kamille and Mya, and mother Wendy Wagner
DateMar 16, 2022
PageA1, A4
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Volunteer Work, Housing, Construction


ID78272
Title of ArticleHabitat to break ground for Wagner family
NotesMegan Wagner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 12, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Construction


ID76749
Title of ArticleHabitat breaks ground on 3-bedroom home
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAkiko Gravender with children, Tatsu and Mayu
DateDec 09, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Construction


ID75369
Title of ArticleThor Industries partners with Habitat for Humanity
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKylee Vogel and children
DateOct 21, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Thor Industries Inc.


ID74518
Title of ArticleHabitat breaks ground on first 2-story property
NotesJeremy and Cheryl Barnes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHabitat for Humanity logo
DateSep 22, 2021
PageA5
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Builders Association of Elkhart County (BAEC)


ID74073
Title of ArticleHabitat dedicates Women Build home in Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCourtney Harris
DateAug 28, 2021
PageA1, A7
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity, Dometic Corp.


ID73341
Title of ArticleHabitat marks 35 years
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGreg Conrad, Don Clark, Teresa Williams, Jay Stahly, and Kristin Hall
DateJul 15, 2021
PageA1, A2
SubjectsHabitat for Humanity