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Written by: Louise Teague, 260-481-6495

Media contact: Regina Leffers, 260-481-6370; Molly Burns, 317-713-0636

Groundbreaking for IPFW Hagerman Sustainable Habitat for Humanity House

(Fort Wayne, Feb. 25, 2008) -- Leaders from Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne, The Hagerman Group, Northeast Indiana Green Build Coalition, and Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity will break ground for the first green build home on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 10 a.m. The home site 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 principally built for Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity that is environmentally sustainable. The entire project will be filmed in order to educate the general populace about the sustainable design and construction process. A DVD will be 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 groundbreaking ceremony, collaboration representatives and the Habitat for Humanity family, Mr. and Mrs. Belloc, political refugees from Burma and residents of Fort Wayne since 1999, will be available for interviews.

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Directions to 3720 Sherwood Terrace: Anthony south to Oxford, turn left;at Hessen Cassel, turn right;immediately veer left at Wayne Trace;at Sherwood Terrace, turn left. Site is on the right. Please park in the neighborhood on the left side of the street.

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