On today's podcast, our Manager of Volunteer Engagement joins us on the podcast and we talk about how you can volunteer at The Rescue Mission. We dive into the importance of volunteering and how it has the potential to change your life.

We sat down with Bonnie Doolittle of New Mercies Ministries to learn all about this organization. From helping those in need to partnering with The Rescue Mission, there is no shortage of good works being done. Listen to Bonnie share about her heart for Jesus and New Mercies Ministries!

Every single child deserves to feel special on their birthday. Birthday Bags works to make that possible no matter the circumstances. We sat down with Susie to learn all about Birthday Bags, how she was inspired to get involved, and ways you can make birthdays special for someone!

As a kid, Josh spent time utilizing The Rescue Mission's services. He decided to come back and help those in need by serving as a dedicated volunteering. Since then, he has become an employee at The Rescue Mission and we LOVE having his servant heart around full-time! Give Josh's story a listen.

Volunteers are essential to us being able to do what we do here at The Rescue Mission! Terry has been volunteering with us for a handful of years. From serving meals, to making egg runs, or working the front desk, he really pitches in to help with anything and everything! If you're debating whether or not to volunteer, give this episode a listen.

We had the opportunity to sit down with team members from the Fort Wayne Center for Non-Violence. They shared about the mission and efforts of the organization. The Center for Non-Violence holds group sessions, helps those in needs, and teaches about ways to recognize self-shortcomings.

Get inspired by a story of resilience and recovery from Andrea. She is joined by Alive & Well team member, Wendy, to share how the program is helping encourage healthy lifestyles for teens and young adults. Learn more about Alive & Well here: https://www.aliveandwellteens.com/

Have you heard about project.ME located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne? We had the opportunity to sit down with Aisha Diss, Founder and Executive Director of project.Me. project.ME "seeks to strengthen support systems through outreach, coaching & advocacy-aiding in the connection to recovery & harm reduction support services and tools while decreasing barriers for sustained life & recovery." Learn and listen alongside us and see how you can get involved.

Join us as we sit down with Tracy & Kenny of Shepard's House, a long-term residential program for homeless Veterans who are alcohol and chemically addicted, or struggle with mental health issues. Learn all about what Shepard's House does for veterans, the way Tracy and Kenny followed God's calling to serve, and how they work to help those that have served for our freedom.

Meet Deb! She's Founder & Executive Director of Jennifer's Harbor, a safe refuge for women in need. Deb's own life story led to to find her calling of helping others. As Deb says, "If you are victim of abuse, you can indeed be set free. Let us help you move from victim, to survivor, to thriver. Healing is possible!" Spend time learning about Jennifer's Harbor today.

Remember our last podcast guest, Mary Ann Ming? She's back! Take a listen as we dive into Circles of Allen County and how they help individuals and family develop financial stability and independence.

For this episode, we got to spend time with Mary Ann Ming of Inasmuch Ministry. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Inasmuch is dedicated to give a hand up to those in need and share the love of Jesus Christ. The ministry has been faithfully serving the community for 30 years, but more recently welcomed Mary Ann as she faithfully followed God's call to Fort Wayne. Listen to her share about those that the ministry gets to serve and the difference it can make in someone's...

Gateway Woods offers a variety of Christ-centered social services in the northeast Indiana area. The ministry has grown over the years and expanded the services they offer and those they are able to help as they spread God's love! We had the opportunity to sit down with Rob Parker as he shared about his time at the organization. He also shared some insight about his relationship with God and how he came to be a believer. You for sure don't want to miss this episode!

Our Fort Wayne neighbor, Josh Gale, Executive Director of Just Neighbors, sat down and shared some conversation and knowledge with us. Josh shared about the work that Just Neighbors actively does, his knowledge on the homelessness crisis and partnerships in the city.

Karla Lipsey, Sr. Vice President of Program Operations at Charis House sat down with us to talk about the BIG move Charis House is making this year! She shared some insight into the functions and programming at Charis House and how the women are welcomed, loved, cared for, and equipped to take the next steps in their lives.

Have you heard of sex trafficking but don't really know what that means or how to spot if someone might be in need of help? Tammy Crane of Four:10 Ministries sat down with us to share about the work that this organization does to show God's love in that line of work. She shares about the sad reality of many that are being trafficked, statistics for Indiana, and how to signs to look out for someone in need of help.

Our podcast team got the opportunity to sit down with Nate Moellering of Allendale Treatment Center and Bare Knuckle Recovery podcast. We thought about how to describe this episode, what to share about Nate, or even what category to label this episode's content under. Ultimately, we felt we should call it "Nate's Story." It is powerful, vulnerable, inspiring, and difficult. We hope it impacts you as much as it did the three of us that got to sit down with him and hear it first-h...

We are joined in this episode by Judge Andrew Williams, the Mental Health Judge of Allen County. Listen as we dive into what it looks like to navigate the legal system and individuals that struggle with mental health issues. Judge Williams shares about the need to see people as human, every single one of us. People are more than their issues, their case number, or their struggle.

You can't judge a book by the cover, especially when it comes to needing help. You never know who in you life or community might really benefit from public services. The Community Harvest Food Bank is a non-profit service here to help the Fort Wayne community and beyond. We learn the ins and outs of the food bank with Adam, Logan, and Katie as they share their experience and knowledge. Connect with us on socials: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Tune in as we chat with Tomi Cardin, CEO of Redemption House right down the road from us at The Rescue Mission! Tomi followed God's calling and started Redemption House to help women in transitional living. From graduations to missions trips, hear about all of the work that God is doing at this ministry! To learn more about Redemption House or purchase tickets to the Butterfly Gala, visit here: https://redemptionhousefw.org/