Agencies offering expanded emergency shelter options during winter months
Together with the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services, local agencies have prepared the annual winter contingency/emergency shelter plan, which will be in effect from December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
City releases RFP for operation of new homeless services center
The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is soliciting proposals from area nonprofits to operate a new Homeless Services Center.
City’s Homeless Services Manager provides update to City Council
The City of Fort Wayne’s Homeless Services Manager provided an update about ongoing efforts to address homelessness at tonight’s Fort Wayne City Council meeting.
President Trump’s Executive Order on homeless
Text of U.S. President Donald Trump's Executive Order on the homeless.
Jehl/Myers response to City statement on handling of homeless encampments
Response from Fort Wayne City Councilmen Russ Jehl (R-2nd) and Scott Myers (R-4th) to the City of Fort Wayne's Attorney, Malak Heiny, regarding the City's letter detailing its' policy on handling homeless encampments.
City’s response to Councilmen Jehl/Myers inquiry on homeless encampments handling
Letter sent to Fort Wayne City Councilmen Russ Jehl (R-2nd) and Scott Myers (R-4th) by City of Fort Wayne Attorney Malak Heiny regarding the City's policy on handling homeless encampments.
Councilmen Jehl and Myers statement on addressing homeless encampments
Earlier today, Councilmen Russell Jehl and Scott Myers delivered a letter to City Attorney Malak Heiny calling for a review of the City of Fort Wayne’s strategy for the legality and strategy for addressing encampments.
Text of Jehl/Myers letter to City regarding handling of homeless encampments
Text of the letter from Councilmen Jehl/Myers to City Attorney Malak Heiny regarding the City's policy on homeless encampments.