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Current Newsletter

Posted: 02/6/2025

We take nothing for granted

“Every meal, every bed, every kind word—It all matters."

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Also in this Easter edition of Revive:

  • Laquita's powerful transformation story
  • Giving New Life at Easter
  • And even more!


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FWRM announces plans to serve over 4,000 meals on Easter Sunday

Posted: 03/25/2024

On Friday morning, the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission (FWRM) announced its expectations to make a significant impact by giving back on Easter Sunday.

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Rescue Mission looking to help homeless community members as temperatures drop

Posted: 01/17/2024

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The Rescue Mission changes sign-in policy after many seen waiting outside shelter’s doors in frigid temps

Posted: 01/16/2024

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The Rescue Mission: National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

Posted: 11/7/2023

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Mom’s ‘Love on a Plate’ is more than just a meal

Posted: 07/31/2023

Meronica Finch walks through the kitchen door at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission on a Tuesday morning with a huge smile on her face, ready to face the day. “Good morning,” she shouts as the door swings open. “Good morning!”

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Kids Who Care: Volunteers of all ages serve Easter meals at Rescue Mission

Posted: 04/21/2023

Many kids see Easter as a day of candy, bunnies, and outdoor egg hunts, but not everyone gets that luxury. For those in Fort Wayne looking for a little extra help, the Rescue Mission stepped up Easter weekend. Hundreds of people lined up throughout the building, eager to pick up a free Easter meal.

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4,000 meals are set to be served by The Rescue Mission on Easter Sunday

Posted: 04/6/2023

The Rescue Mission in downtown Fort Wayne will be serving more than 4,000 carry-out meals this coming Easter Sunday on April 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at its location on East Washington Boulevard, across from Noble Senior Living.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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