UCG Family in Ft. Wayne in new Habitat for Humanity Home

Welcome to your new home, Bellocs!    

About 30 people met at the new Habitat for Humanity home of Hilliar and Thi Mu Belloc in south Fort Wayne after services the Sabbath of Aug. 23, 2008, to celebrate its completion and recognize the Bellocs. Many brought finger foods and the Bellocs provided some hot and spicy Thai food. A centerpiece was a cake created by the Goads which featured a pretty realistic architectural drawing of the innovative home.

The first of its kind in Fort Wayne, it is a cutting-edge, environmentally friendly "green" home. It was designed by IPFW (Indiana University Purdue University) students and the entire process was filmed to make a DVD for nationwide release to public television stations and for training volunteers across the whole Habitat for Humanity program. See the news release by clicking here. Click here to see photos (same ones as below). (8/24/08)

by Scott Moss

Dedication of IPFW Hagerman Sustainable Habitat for Humanity House

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Written by: Louise Teague, 260-481-6495
Media contact: Regina Leffers, 260-481-6370

(Fort Wayne, May 23, 2008) -- Leaders, faculty, and students from Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), The Hagerman Group, Northeast Indiana Green Build Coalition, and Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity, along with numerous community donors, will celebrate the dedication of the first green build Habitat for Humanity home in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Belloc, political refugees from Burma and residents of Fort Wayne since 1999, will be presented with the keys to their new home on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 10 a.m. The house is located at 3720 Sherwood Terrace.

The IPFW Hagerman Sustainable Habitat for Humanity House has been designed by IPFW students and will be the first home built for Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity that is environmentally sustainable. The entire project has been filmed in order to educate the general populace about the sustainable design and construction process. A DVD is being produced for use by Habitat for Humanity groups throughout the United States and for release to public television stations. As turnover occurs in Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff, retraining in the sustainable building process will be made easier by using the DVD that is being produced here in Fort Wayne, helping Habitat ensure that every home they build is sustainable.

Project sponsor, Fort-Wayne-based The Hagerman Group, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2008. Giving back to the community that has contributed to their century of success is of paramount importance to the firm. "We are thrilled for the opportunity to support the IPFW Sustainable Habitat for Humanity House. It is the perfect project for The Hagerman Group to express our commitment to IPFW, Fort Wayne, and green building initiatives," says Mark Hagerman, CEO, The Hagerman Group.

After the Dedication ceremony collaboration representatives, community donors, and friends will be given a tour of the home by the new owners.

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