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5.11.2003: Heartland Center's Global Solidarity Partnership featured in "Making a human connection" from the Northwest Indiana Times
Their eyes met in silence, Carole Tkacz remembers. She instinctively reached into the crib and scooped up 6-month-old Benoit. She cradled his tiny body in her arms. He clung on with both hands. She gently kissed his forehead, stroked his hair and walked him. He buried his head into her bosom, blinking but never peeping a sound...more

4.13.2003: Heartland Center to direct construction of landmark Habitat for Humanity House in Gary
Heartland Center recently announced it will again direct construction of a Habitat for Humanity House for the diocese of Gary. The house, to be constructed on land donated by the diocese of Gary, will be the 50,001st house constructed by Habitat for Humanity in the United States. Millard Fuller, the founder for Habitat for Humanity will be in Gary on August 22, 2003, to celebrate completion of the house. More details soon to follow on this page.