Foellinger Foundation

Catholic Charities USA is the national membership office for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide which provide help and create hope for millions of people a year.

To provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with families to find and retain stable housing.

The Rescue Mission, founded in 1903, is a faith-based, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, providing restorative care to men, women and children experiencing a homeless crisis. Our organization serves Fort Wayne, Allen County and its nine surrounding counties. The Mission is comprised of four ministries (or houses) that function as communities of compassion.

Easterseals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, both children and adults, to live, learn, work, and play. With a history dating back to 1944, Easterseals offers a variety of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. These services include pediatric therapy for developmental delays, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as nutrition and assistive technology support. The organization also provides social services, community outreach programs, and specialty clinics. Easterseals has developed innovative programs, such as summer camps for children with disabilities and a Youth Leadership program that fosters personal growth and community engagement. Additionally, Easterseals is a leader in assistive technology, offering resources that enhance independence at home, school, and work. Through job training and employment services, Easterseals helps individuals acquire skills for the competitive job market. Overall, Easterseals aims to change perceptions of disability while promoting the inclusion and empowerment of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life.

The Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County was created in 1944 by representatives from 23 churches. Today, Associated Churches is a unique faith-based organization that brings together 7,800 volunteers from over 134 congregations to pray, serve, and work together to improve our community and respond to those in need. They do not discriminate against any group or restrict anyone from receiving services from their organization. They serve people from all social, religious, gender, and racial backgrounds.

Across the globe, YWCA is present in 106 countries and has 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders and advocate for women’s rights and civil rights in Congress.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) is a direct service non-profit organization whose work primarily involves person-to-person contact with people who have a variety of needs. In addition to direct assistance, we try to promote self-sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by the Society is given in a non-judgmental spirit of compassion, based on the need of the individual or family.