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.
Rescue Mission closes largest fundraising campaign as it sees steep increase in need
Posted: 12/10/2021
The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission is closing their largest fundraising project today and they’re able to do more to help the community.
Rescue Mission serves most grab & go Thanksgiving meals ever, over 4,500
Posted: 11/29/2021
Last year, The Rescue Mission served 2,500 meals. This year, they surpassed that number by more than 2,000.
Rescue Mission receives 80 blankets, 200 pairs of socks in time for Thanksgiving
Posted: 11/29/2021
Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne is donating blankets and socks for its Subaru Love to Help initiative during National Homeless Youth Awareness Week.
Allen County Superior Court partners with Rescue Mission to raise mental illness awareness
Posted: 11/16/2021
160%. That is how much the Allen County Superior Court estimates mental illness cases in Northeast Indiana have increased since 2015.
Allen County Superior Court Judge Andrew Williams says the increasing correlation between mental illness and homelessness spurred him to establish a relationship between the court and the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.