Newmar, Habitat Begin Building Elkhart Home Walls
Volunteers and Newmar Corp. crews began constructing the walls of a two-story home as part of a 22-home Legacy Park project.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Construction
Crews of volunteers and community partners gathered at Newmar Corp. in Nappanee to begin constructing the walls of a new two-story home for Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County. The panel build was split into two shifts of about 20 volunteers each.
Why it matters
The home is one of the first two builds in a 22-home project for Legacy Park on the north side of Elkhart, adding to Habitat's work in Elkhart County. Habitat has completed 12 homes this year, with seven more under construction.
Habitat for Humanity has completed 12 homes this year with seven under construction, and the Legacy Park project totals 22 homes, with this home among the first two. The source does not report the project's total budget.
The players
Newmar Corp.
Newmar is a motorhome manufacturer based in Nappanee and a subsidiary brand under Winnebago Industries.
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County is a nonprofit affiliate that builds and sells affordable homes to qualifying local families.
Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries is a recreational vehicle manufacturer whose foundation funds Habitat for Humanity each year.
The details
Newmar Corp. brings in all lumber, materials and supplies to build the interior and exterior walls of the two-story home, and Winnebago Industries Foundation sets aside funds each year for Habitat for Humanity. Company volunteer teams will continue work on the home during the winter.
Timeline
Thursday: panel build of the home walls begins at Newmar with volunteers.
Winter: company volunteer teams are scheduled to continue work on the home.
End of spring: the home is projected to be completed.
Construction Pipeline
This build follows Habitat for Humanity's affiliate model, in which local chapters partner with corporate volunteers to construct homes for qualifying families. It extends that model to a 22-home Legacy Park project on Elkhart's north side.
Residents of Elkhart and surrounding communities may see more Habitat for Humanity homes completed as the Legacy Park project advances. The project adds housing options for qualifying local families on the north side of the city.
The takeaway
Corporate volunteer partnerships are helping Habitat for Humanity expand its local output. Readers interested in housing projects can track progress as the Legacy Park homes move toward completion.
What happens next
The home is projected to be completed by the end of spring, with company volunteer teams continuing work through the winter.
Further reading
For more on local building projects, see Construction coverage across the Elkhart area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Elkhart Truth.
