Fort Wayne Metals, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne team up for work on local homes

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - More than 100 Fort Wayne Metals employees and members of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne gathered Thursday to work on Fort Wayne homes.

The volunteers constructed panels on two homes, marking the fourth year Fort Wayne Metals has held an on-site panel build, resulting in seven homes since 2020. The company assisted with one in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and two in 2023 and 2024.

"Partnerships, like what we have with Fort Wayne Metals, are an example of how we can come together to have a positive impact for the community," Habitat for Humanity Gifts Manager Christine Lyons said. "What we appreciate with Fort Wayne Metals is they give employees an opportunity to come out and help make that impact. Sure—it's great to have events and donations but having it on-site and giving people the opportunity to feel like they're having a direct impact on something for an hour of the day is special."

Employees took a paid hour of their workday to take part in the project during four one-hour panel-building sessions. The volunteers were able to build panels for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home and a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home.

Both homes will be move-in ready for a family in the Renaissance Pointe neighborhood by late fall.

"The energy of Fort Wayne Metals employees is awesome," Lyons said. "The employees have come out here willingly and happy. I love seeing the smiles and you can tell that they feel good about what they're doing."

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