Tag: The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Fort Wayne marks 23 years of “Tools for School”
Today, The Salvation Army Fort Wayne is celebrating the 23rd year of the Tools for School program, which provides free backpacks and school supplies to local students in need.
The Salvation Army short on school supplies collection short by 300
With only one week remaining, The Salvation Army's Tools for School program is short by approximately 300 children.
Reminder: City’s cooling stations offered throughout the summer
Several cooling stations throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana, are available for residents who are seeking relief from the heat.
Cooling stations offered throughout the summer
Today, the City of Fort Wayne Indiana announced that cooling stations are available throughout the community for residents seeking relief from the heat.
2025-26 Efforts provide 4,055 safe shelter nights for homeless
Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services joined local nonprofit agencies today to report results from the 2025-26 winter contingency emergency shelter efforts, which provided 4,055 safe shelter nights for people with no housing.
Results of 2025-26 winter emergency shelter efforts to be released – 4/27/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services will join several local nonprofit agencies to report results from the 2025-26 winter contingency emergency shelter efforts on April 27, 2026.
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.
TinCaps and Salvation Army collecting donations for “Tools for School” campaign – 6/24/2025
In partnership with the Salvation Army of Allen County, the Fort Wayne TinCaps will be accepting donations for the “Tools for School Campaign” on June 24, 2025.
Cooling stations offered throughout the summer
The City of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Area Planning Council on Homelessness today announced that cooling stations are available to residents seeking relief from the heat.
Winter Contingency Plan ends today – 3/31/2025
The City of Fort Wayne's Winter Contingency Plan is winding down the operation of additional overnight shelter beds and warming centers throughout the city.