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.
Tim Tebow heading back to Fort Wayne for Rescue Mission fundraiser
Posted: 08/5/2025
Tim Tebow is returning to Fort Wayne for a fundraiser for The Rescue Mission.
“A Night With Tim Tebow” is scheduled for Sept. 26. Tebow will serve as the keynote speaker for the event.
“Join those in our community as we gather around our life-changing mission,” said The Rescue Mission President & CEO Thomas McArthur. “Your involvement will provide shelter, meals, and hope for individuals experiencing homelessness.”
Summit City, Climbing Co., Rescue Mission teaming up for sock, shoe drive
Posted: 01/22/2025
Summit City, Climbing Co. began collecting gently used shoes and new socks Tuesday for local men, women and children.
The Rescue Mission extends day shelter hours, asks for clothing donations
Posted: 12/5/2024
Thomas McArthur, president and CEO of The Rescue Mission said on a day that dips below freezing, the mission receives about 130 people wanting to use the mission’s day shelter, compared to the average of 90 users.
Community Champs Pete and Denise Spangler are Champion Volunteers at the FW Rescue Mission
Posted: 12/3/2024
Pete and Denise Spangler are known as Champion Volunteers at the Mission. They volunteer during the holiday season and all year long.