Overnight shelter is being offered every night throughout the winter season regardless of temperature at The Rescue Mission, St. Joseph Missions Women's Shelter and Just Neighbors. Multiple Warming Stations will be open in Fort Wayne to help those needing to find a place to stay warm.
The Winter Contingency Plan will start on December 1, 2024 and will go through March 31, 2025.
Overnight shelter is being offered at The Rescue Mission, St. Joseph Missions Women's Shelter and Just Neighbors.
In addition to their traditional overnight services and programming The Rescue Mission is offering emergency weather bed nights to men and women who need overnight shelter during the coldest months of the year. Individuals must be 18 years of age to receive an emergency weather bed night. Individuals should be sober when they arrive and should not have any active warrants.
Address: 404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46802
St. Joseph Missions is expanding their capacity during the winter season for single unaccompanied women who need shelter. Women seeking shelter should call St. Joseph Missions first to discuss next steps.
Address: 3505 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne IN 46805
Phone: (260) 426-7358
Once full, women will be directed to check in at The Rescue Mission or the WCES.
A Winter Contingency Emergency Shelter (WCES) for families will be available at Just Neighbors. This shelter is designed to provide temporary, emergency housing and support to ensure families have a safe and warm place to stay.
The WCES will be open 7:00pm to 6:45am each night at 2925 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne. Families should check in by 9:00pm. A background check will be run on all adults.
Families in need of assistance or more information are encouraged to contact the WCES staff at 260-452-5106.
Locations will be open throughout the 2024-2025 winter season. Please continue to check back as additional location will be added.
The Rescue Mission’s day shelter is open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open regardless of temperature. Adults can access overnight shelter here as well.
Location: 404 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne
Also, 3 meals are served each day for anyone in the community who is hungry:
The Salvation Army Warming Station is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Location: 2901 N. Clinton St, Fort Wayne
On Citilink Bus Route #8
Location: 930 Broadway Street
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 900 Library Plaza
Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday and Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Location: 2305 Broadway
Monday-Friday 8:00am- 8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
On Citilink Bus Route #1
Site open for adults only due to the nature of services provided
Citilink buses will serve as mobile warming centers to help our community stay warm. Riders are required to have a valid pass to get on the bus.
Hours of Operation:
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 260-427-8311 |
|---|---|
| In writing | Citizens Square, 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne IN 46802 |
