Carroll Middle students organize sock collection for The Rescue Mission
Posted: 02/9/2023
7th graders at Carroll Middle School stepped up to the plate to organize a donation drive to help unhoused residents in Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission opens warming shelter ahead of Christmas
Posted: 12/22/2022
As temperatures plummet, the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission on 404 East Washington Boulevard is the City's primary warming center.
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission to hold "Longest Night Memorial Service and Walk" on first day of winter
Posted: 12/20/2022
The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission invites the public to the "Longest Night Memorial Service and Walk" on Wednesday, December 21, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.
Rescue Mission to mark “Longest Night Memorial Service and Walk”
Posted: 12/15/2022
The Rescue Mission says that more and more people from the homeless community lose their lives every year. Wednesday, the 21st, is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.
Fort Wayne competitors gather for chess and charity
Posted: 12/12/2022
Competitors with Fort Wayne chess clubs participated in the final tournament of the season Sunday.
Rescue Mission's CEO to step down in March
Posted: 11/8/2022
Donovan Coley is stepping down from leadership of the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission after serving as president and chief executive officer for 15 years, the nonprofit organization announced Monday.
Rescue Mission preparing for Fall Banquet and Thanksgiving
Posted: 11/3/2022
The Rescue Mission is preparing for its big fundraiser banquet this month and preparing for its Thanksgiving meal, and this year they plan to serve over 5,000 people.
The Scene - The Rescue Mission Spring Gala
Posted: 07/19/2022
The Rescue Mission held its Spring Gala at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in-person on May 6, 2022, after two years of virtual events. More than 500 guests walked down the red carpet for a night of fellowship, fun, food, and friendly competition to bid on more than 80 exciting auction packages and experiences. Guests also had the privilege of hearing about life-changing programs and services, as well as an impactful testimony from a Rescue Mission graduate. The Rescue Mission extends a special thank you to the individuals and corporate donors who gave generously to raise more than $400,000 in support of men, women, and children facing a homeless crisis.
The Rescue Mission recognizes mental health month
Posted: 05/5/2022
The Rescue Mission is working to end the stigma associated with taking care of your mental health.
See how they're helping to support people experiencing homelessness.
INsights - Rescue Mission Spring Gala
Posted: 04/28/2022
INsights interview talking about the upcoming Spring Gala for the Rescue Mission.
Let's play! How Fort Wayne's chess subculture is growing and using the game to bridge community gaps
Posted: 03/29/2022
Chess has been rising in popularity as a "hip" pandemic pastime since the Queen's Gambit hit Netflix in 2020. But you might not realize Fort Wayne has a thriving chess subculture of its own that's "much bigger than you would expect," says participant Nathan Miller.
The Rescue Mission serving over 3,000 meals for Christmas
Posted: 12/30/2021
The Rescue Mission served over 3,000 meals to families in need on Friday.