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St. Joseph County Habitat For Humanity Announces 2021 Work Project

Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County

St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity announced plans for their 2021 work project Wednesday. The goal? Building 22 new, single‑family homes and a neighborhood park at the Fields at Highland subdivision at the corner of East Jefferson Boulevard and North Byrkit Avenue in Mishawaka.

That’s the same neighborhood that was involved in the 2018 Carter work project. Officials hope to get 12 of those homes and the park built during the weeklong push, which runs Sept. 20 to 24.

Habitat also plans to conduct critical repairs on up to 30 owner occupied homes in South Bend as part of the group’s Aging In Place program for seniors and the Veteran Repair Program.

Contact Kent at kfulmer@wvpe.org.

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Kent Fulmer joined WVPE in August of 2020 to take on one of the station's most high profile roles as the local host of Morning Edition. Kent comes to WVPE with more than 20 years experience in radio in the Michiana area. During his career, Kent has had a variety of roles including DJ, reporter and newscaster, as well as several behind-the-scenes positions. Kent and his wife, Donna, are celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary in 2020 and have lived in Elkhart County for almost 20 years. They have two adult daughters, Sarah and Rebecca. When not working, Kent is active as a musician, playing trumpet and flugelhorn. He has performed with a number of area bands. Currently he performs with the Phat Tuesday Dixieland Band and Jazz Assemblage, as well as his church's praise band. As a member of Jazz Assemblage, Kent has appeared at the Elkhart Jazz Festival several times. He also volunteers with Bugles Across America.