10/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2024 13:38
Lincoln Financial and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis("FHLBank Indianapolis") have partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne("Habitat GFW") on a home build to benefit a local Huntington County, Ind. family.
The Habitat Partner Family who will benefit from the new build is Jadee, a single mom to four children, who has been working for the same organization for 10 years, and simply needed an opportunity - such as this one provided by Habitat. You can read more about Jadee's story here.
"Habitat Partner Families are hardworking individuals who just need a chance to obtain affordable homeownership and everything that comes with it - safety, security, hope and equity to build for future generations," said Jeremy McClish, CEO of Habitat GFW. "We're grateful for community partners like Lincoln Financial and FHLBank Indianapolis who make it possible for us to continue creating those opportunities for families in Greater Fort Wayne."
On Friday, Oct. 11, senior executives from Lincoln Financial and FHLBank Indianapolis actively took part in siding the 1,412-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bathroom home. In addition to the home build, Lincoln Financial and FHLBank Indianapolis made financial contributions to Habitat GFW to further support the impact the organization has in the Greater Fort Wayne community.
"Lincoln Financial understands the impact that home ownership and affordable housing have on a family's overall financial wellness - today and in the future," said Meghan Wright, VP, Corporate Giving at Lincoln Financial. "Through the Lincoln Financial Foundation - our philanthropic arm - we work alongside mission-aligned nonprofit partners, like Habitat for Humanity, to support the development of resilient, thriving communities in Greater Fort Wayne and throughout our geographic footprint."
For more than 60 years, the Lincoln Financial Foundation has been helping communities grow stronger, healthier and more successful. Learn more about the Foundation and its impact in Lincoln Financial's key city communities here.
View the recap video here.
** Additional photos and b-roll footage from the build are available by request. Please contact [email protected].