Alliance Health Centers, Rescue Mission's Charis House opens mental health clinic for homeless
Posted: 10/20/2025
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place today for a new mental health clinic for the homeless.
It comes as the result of a partnership between Alliance Health Centers and the Rescue Mission’s Charis House, a shelter for women and children facing homelessness.
The clinic is located inside the shelter, at 5920 Decatur Road.
Nikki King, CEO of Alliance Health Centers, says the partnership made sense because it aligns with their mission.
New mental health resource open in Southeast Fort Wayne
Posted: 10/20/2025
Alliance Health Centers and The Rescue Mission are expanding access to mental health care for women and children experiencing homelessness.
Local nonprofit leaders celebrated the opening of a new behavioral health clinic at Charis House today.
The on-site clinic offers therapy and psychiatry services for women and children — helping families receive care in a safe, familiar setting.
The Rescue Mission raising money for Thanksgiving meals
Posted: 10/18/2025
The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne is raising money for Thanksgiving meals this holiday season.
Every $2.59 provides a meal and a seat at the table for families and individuals who have nowhere else to turn. If one cannot donate but still wants to help, the Rescue Mission is also looking for volunteers.
The Most Important Question of Homelessness: The "Who"
Posted: 10/17/2025
Whom do you see when you see an individual who is homeless?
Notice that I didn't ask "what do you see" or "how do you feel." We can often jump to the "what" or the "how" and miss the core foundational thought.
Rescue Mission asking for help during overwhelingly busy season
Posted: 10/15/2025
Between now and Thanksgiving Day, the Rescue Mission will need to plan to serve more than one thousand meals a day, but they are dealing with an “overwhelmingly busy season.”
The shelter is now asking for help to keep its pantry stocked to continue serving those in need, specifically asking for donations to help them reach a goal of $271,328.
“We get to engage with each human being as they walk into our doors to be able to provide a meal, but it’s so much more than that. It’s to be able to provide hope, and how do we do that,” said Rescue Mission President and CEO Thomas MacArthur. “We walk with them one step at a time.”
Live Stream to Highlight Fort Wayne Homeless Crisis
Posted: 10/10/2025
The Rescue Mission is raising awareness about the rising rates of homelessness with a 24-hour livestream called Conversations on a Bench. The event began at 10 a.m. Thursday and continues through 10 a.m. Friday, streaming live on the organization’s Facebook page.
As part of the campaign, Rescue Mission President and CEO Thomas McArthur is spending the full 24 hours sitting on a bench outside the organization, talking with a variety of guests. Community leaders, donors, program participants, and passersby are joining him to share stories and reflect on the state of homelessness in the region.
The Rescue Mission holds 24 hour livestream raising awareness of homelessness
Posted: 10/10/2025
The Rescue Mission continues to raise awareness around homelessness by holding a 24-hour livestream called “Conversations on a Bench”.
Their livestream on Facebook started at 10 a.m. on Thursday and stretches until 10 a.m. on Friday.
This is just one of hundreds of locations around the nation that are participating in the campaign started by Citygate Network members, a faith-based association across North America.
The Rescue Mission holds 24-hour livestream raising awareness of homelessness
Posted: 10/9/2025
The Rescue Mission holds 24-hour livestream raising awareness of homelessness
Rescue Mission CEO hosts 'Conversations on a Bench' livestream on homelessness
Posted: 10/9/2025
McArthur says the goal is to create space for compassion.
TinCaps spend day cooking and cleaning at Fort Wayne's Rescue Mission
Posted: 08/14/2025
Players, coaches and team staff volunteered at The Rescue Mission in Downtown Fort Wayne as part of the organization's annual days of service.
TinCaps give back to Fort Wayne with Day of Service
Posted: 08/14/2025
Before their Thursday, August 14, game against the West Michigan Whitecaps, the TinCaps prepped by giving back to the Fort Wayne community.
The TinCaps have done a team-wide Day of Service for two years. In 2025, they have done two days. Days of Service honor the late owner of the San Diego Padres, Peter Seidler, the parent club of the TinCaps. Seidler was devoted to combating homelessness and serving the military.
NFL quarterback and philantrhopist Tim Tebow speaking at The Rescue Mission fundraiser
Posted: 08/8/2025
The Rescue Mission is holding a fundraiser next month whose keynote speaker is an NFL quarterback and philanthropist.
Tickets are on sale now for “A Night with Tim Tebow,” taking place Sept. 23 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Money raised from the dinner will support The Rescue Mission’s efforts in the Fort Wayne area.