Facebook fans help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity

First Financial Bank recently announced that Facebook fans helped raise $4,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat introduces wheelchair ramp building program

GARY | A Brush With Kindness, a Habitat for Humanity International home revitalization program, has made its way to the Northwest Indiana affiliate.

Casino Night will benefit Habitat for Humanity

CROWN POINT | Academy Mortgage Corp. will host a Casino Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Buddy & Pals, 499 E. Summit St., Crown Point, with all proceeds donated to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana.

Veterans offered Honor Flight Chicago trips to visit memorials

World War II military veterans are invited to join fellow Chicagoland WWII veterans for an unforgettable day of honor in Washington D.C. through Honor Flight Chicago.

Homeowner burns the mortgage on her Habitat for Humanity house

HAMMOND | Rebecca Jackson-Sanchez kept a promise she made more than 20 years ago Sunday afternoon, and it made her a very happy homeowner.

ReStore welcomes volunteers from all walks of life

GARY | Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Inc. partners with other nonprofit organizations to help contribute to its mission of raising funds to help end poverty housing.

Habitat for Humanity hosts mortgage burning

HAMMOND | Have you ever wanted to burn your mortgage papers? Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana welcomes the community to witness a family do just that.

Skilled volunteers sought by Habitat for Humanity

GARY | Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is in the final stages of completing its model home, located on property adjacent to the Habitat ReStore at 6114 W. Ridge Road, Gary.

Volunteer at The ReStore to help Habitat for Humanity

Do you want to help Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana outside of the build season? There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at The ReStore, a resale shop at 6114 Ridge Road, Gary, that specializes in home improvement goods and furnishings.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore colllects food for NWI pantry

GARY | The Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana's ReStore will be collecting canned soup and other nonperishable foods for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Saturday through Dec. 11.

Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers, runners and walkers

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has several opportunities coming up for volunteers interested in building homes, communities and hope in Northwest Indiana. There are volunteer opportunities, a home dedication, and the second annual Habitat for Humanity Walk/Run.

Habitat for Humanity is the sixth largest U.S. homebuilder

GARY | Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana built three homes in 2011, helping its national organization rank as the sixth largest builder in the U.S., according to an annual survey completed by BUILDER magazine.

ReStore is a treasure hunter's dream

GARY | Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana ReStore Manager Kim DeRisi is always looking for innovative ways to increase both the quality and quantity of the donations made to the ReStore.

ReStore ready to expand

GARY | Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana supporters and community leaders, including Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, attended the recent ReStore expansion ground breaking ceremony.

Habitat breaks ground to expand ReStore

GARY | Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana invites the community to attend a ground breaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Tuesday marking the expansion of its ReStore at 6114 W. Ridge Road.

Habitat needs volunteers to build and staff ReStore

GARY | Volunteer opportunities are available with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana to help continue its mission of "a world where everyone has a decent place to live."

A treasure hunter's dream

GARY | A "treasure hunter's dream" is the way Manager Kim DeRisi describes The ReStore, a unique retail establishment operated by Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana.