Veterans and city officials gathered Friday to rededicate the WWI Memorial moved to McCulloch Park, which has been on the fenced-in grounds of nearby General Electric for 89 years. The memorial was erected on Nov. 11, 1924, in honor of the 748 FortThe following is a list of local agencies that are seeking donations for the holiday season.
Monetary donations and gift cards
Refugees Read Inc., 1480 E. Hanselman Road, Angola
Phone: 260-316-8105
Website:
Purpose: To empower refugee, displaced and hosting communities around the world through promoting literacy and education
Needs: Monetary donations to ship a cargo container of books donated from northeastern Indiana to a refugee camp in Uganda; total cost $5,000
Drop off: Mail to address above
Anthony Wayne Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-432-9593
Purpose: To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law
Needs: Monetary donations to pay $16 Scout membership registration fee
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Fraternal Order of Police Wayne Lodge 14, 2125 Olladale Drive, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-434-9112
Purpose: To supply Allen County children in need with clothing and toys for Christmas
Needs: Monetary donations; total need $20,000
Drop off: Mail to address above
Project Linus, Fort Wayne/NE Indiana Chapter, 1711 Greythorn Drive, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-479-6595
Website:
Purpose: To provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans
Needs: Monetary donations toward a new air conditioning unit for the Project Linus House; total need $2,200
Drop off: Checks can be mailed to Project Linus c/o Peggy Albertson, 1711 Greythorn Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46815
The Disorderly Bear Den, 424 Archer Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-409-9886
Purpose: Teddy bears to children in trauma situations and lonely adults in the Fort Wayne area
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: Mail to address above
Whitington Homes and Services for Children and Families, 2423 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-745-9431, ext. 106
Purpose: To develop independent life skills that lead to self-sufficient families
Needs
: Gift cards to Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, Kmart and movie tickets
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
SCAN Inc., 500 W. Main St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-421-5000, ext. 2237
Website:
Purpose: To eliminate the abuse and neglect of children through family services, education and community partnerships
Needs: Gift cards and gas cards
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
St. Andrews Soup Kitchen, 2714 New Haven Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-423-6326
Purpose: Provide soup, bread and food items to families in need
Needs: Monetary donations; donation receipts are available
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, 1101 Lafayette St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-426-1217
Purpose: Provides nourishing meals seven days a week to low-income families in the Fort Wayne area
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: Mail to address above
Community Center of Caring Food Pantry, 113 W. Fifth St., Auburn
Phone: 260-925-0917
Purpose: To serve the needs of the poor and impoverished
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: Mail to address above
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, 999 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-447-3696
Website:
Purpose: Seeking to alleviate hunger through the full use of donated food and other resources
Needs: Gas cards, monetary donations
Drop off: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Cedars HOPE Inc., 527 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-420-3507
Purpose: Permanent housing for women who are homeless and have a serious mental illness
Needs: Gift certificates for Wal-Mart, office stores, gas stations or recreational activities for the women
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or by mail
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, 1316 Broadway, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-422-6618
Purpose: People of faith working together to support and enrich lives
Needs
: 10 Ride bus tickets, $50 to sponsor a family’s December food allocation
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays
Ave Maria House, 432 E. Madison St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-705-1690
Purpose: To provide a day shelter for homeless and those in need of socialization; men and women who visit the shelter can shower, do laundry, search for work on a computer and have coffee and food
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at Ave Maria House; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Church office
Saint Martin’s Soup Kitchen, 300 W. Houston St., Garrett
Phone: 260-357-3472
Purpose: Serving hot meals to anyone in need
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, call ahead for additional drop off times
Allen County Christmas Bureau Inc., P.O. Box 13265
Phone: 260-710-2163
Purpose: Provide for the Christmas needs and desires of needy families by providing gifts and food, personal-hygiene items and cleaning products to families and individuals; all 359 Allen County families have been adopted this year
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop
off: Send to address above
Hope in a Handbag Inc., P.O. Box 5175, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-416-0686
Website:
Purpose
: Support mastectomy patients with a “necessities bag” which gives information and supplies to aid recovery from breast cancer; cost of each bag is $50
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: Mail to address above
Interfaith Hospitality Network, 2925 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-458-9772
Website:
Purpose: Shelter, meals, comprehensive case management and compassionate ongoing support for homeless families
Needs: Gas cards, Wal-Mart, Meijer, Kmart, Kroger gift cards
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; call ahead for other times
Operation U.S. Troop Support Inc., P.O. Box 80473, Fort Wayne
Email: operationustroop support@live.com
Purpose: To provide U.S. soldiers serving overseas and injured soldiers recovering stateside with needed items
Needs: Monetary donations for shipping costs
Drop off: Mail to address above
Center for Nonviolence, 235 W. Creighton Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-456-4112
Website:
Purpose: Education, support and advocacy to end domestic and other forms of violence while modeling equality and power sharing
Needs: Bus passes, gas cards, gift cards for groceries, movie tickets, gift certificates for women
Drop off: Mail to address above
Rose Home, 2208 Wayne Trace Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-424-1600
Purpose: Structured, Christian atmosphere for drug/alcohol addicted women
Needs: Gas gift cards
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Northeast Indiana Burn Council, 800 Broadway, Suite 301
Phone: 260-444-3636
Website:
Purpose: To help children, adults and families affected by a burn
Needs: Gas cards in multiple denominations, donations to help purchase burn-specific garments and dressings for those without insurance
Drop off: Call ahead for drop off information
YWCA Northeast Indiana, 1610 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-424-4908, ext. 287
Website:
Purpose: Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all
Needs: Gift cards to restaurants, Best Buy, Target, Aeropostale, Gap
Drop off: Call ahead for drop off times
Headwaters Counseling, 2712 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-744-4326
Website:
Purpose: Promoting and developing healthy relationships in individuals, families and communities
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Fridays
Living Luke’s Legacy, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3706 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-416-1529
Purpose: To promote education and employment in Fort Wayne, and to assist in providing health care for individuals with chronic conditions who are ineligible for other medical care
Needs: Gift cards for printer toner, gift cards to local pharmacies
Drop off: 9 a.m. Monday through Friday at the church office
Homebound Meals Inc., 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-422-3296
Website:
Purpose: Enhance the quality of life of the homebound community by delivering hot, nutritional meals and visits of volunteer drivers
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or Umber’s Do it Best stores during business hours
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana, 330 Madison St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 2660-426-3347, ext. 324
Website:
Purpose: Providing services to empower individuals and families to move toward social, emotional and spiritual wholeness
Needs: Gift cards for gasoline, groceries, CVS/Walgreens, etc.
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. Friday
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne Inc., 3636 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-471-5802, ext. 100
Website: www.mustardseedfortwayne.com
Purpose: Household furnishing to families and individuals as they rebuild their lives from disaster, personal tragedy or other misfortunes
Needs: Gas cards, gift cards to Kohls, Meijer’s, Target, Wal-Mart, monetary donations
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
RSVP of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben counties, 107 W. Fifth St., Auburn
Phone: 260-925-0917
Purpose: RSVP improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteerism
Needs: Monetary donations
Drop off: Mail to address above
Partnering with Families, 7501 Hessen Cassel Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-441-9517
Purpose: Empowering families and children in attaining excellence in education and enhancing personal growth and positive family dynamics
Needs: Gift cards, monetary donations for gas and clothing, bus passes, funding for in-house GED program and parenting classes
Drop off: Mail to address above
Homeless and low-income needs
Cedars HOPE Inc., 527 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-420-3507
Purpose: Permanent housing for women who are homeless and have a serious mental illness
Needs: Copy paper, envelopes
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or by mail
Matthew 25, Inc., 413 E. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-426-3250
Purpose: To provide free primary health care services to uninsured, low-income residents of Allen County
Needs: Tylenol, Kleenex and copier paper
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County, 602 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne
Phone
: 260-422-3528
Purpose: To meet the tangible needs of those in need to relieve the stress of poverty
Needs: Delivery van to be used by ministries including the Neighborhood Food Network, A Baby’s Closet, Rising Stars and Military Families
Drop off: Call ahead to arrange delivery
Helping Hands, 275 Martin St., Rome City
Phone: 260-351-3053
Purpose: Assisting people in need from Orange and Johnson Townships
Needs: Clothing, toiletry items
Drop off: Starting at noon Thursdays, 276 Martin St., Rome City
Friends of the Poor, 611 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-422-6821
Purpose: To provide employment training for low income adults in retail clerk, bookkeeping, graphic arts, building maintenance and shipping and receiving; also markets handmade crafts
Needs: Commercial-style drip coffee brewer, adult bicycles, forklift, used or new postage stamps, used printer or copy cartridges for recycling, useable medical supplies or small equipment (not expired medications), floor soap, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning rags
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment
The Rescue Mission, 301 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-426-7357
Website:
Purpose: Care for men, women and children who are homeless
Needs: Ethnic hair products, baby monitors, new car seats, laundry detergent and whitening agent for laundry, towels (hand, bath and body), linens (twin-sized), pillows, shower shoes/flip flops, alarm clocks, batteries (AA, AAA and 9-volt), baby products, disposable diapers, pack-n-plays, hygiene items, multi-vitamins for kids and adults, calcium, vitamin C, combination locks, cleaning supplies for bathrooms, furniture, etc., men’s athletic socks, gloves, hats and rain ponchos, sweatpants and sweatshirts, hygiene products, disposable razors, underwear (sizes 32-40), twin-sized blankets, chap stick, denture cream, Bandaids and antiseptic wipes
Drop off: Call ahead for drop off times
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, 1316 Broadway, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-422-6618
Purpose: People of faith working together to support and enrich lives
Needs: Personal hygiene items, snow blower, puzzles and games for older adult programs
Drop off
: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays
Ave Maria House, 432 E. Madison St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-705-1690
Purpose: To provide a day shelter for homeless and those in need of socialization; men and women who visit the shelter shower, do laundry, search for work on a computer or have coffee and donated food
Needs: Sleeping bags, liquid laundry detergent, hygiene products
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at Ave Maria House; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Church office
Hope House Inc., 1115 and 1129 Garden St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-424-3711
Website:
Purpose: Provide homeless, chemically dependent women with opportunities to pursue recovery and self-sufficiency in a healthy, supportive living environment
Needs: Under-bed plastic storage containers, cleaning supplies, paper products, office supplies, journals and pens, twin-sized sheets, bath and kitchen towels
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Saint Martin’s Soup Kitchen, 300 W. Houston St., Garrett
Phone: 260-357-3472
Purpose: Serving hot meals to anyone in need
Needs: Ten bundles of one-sixth-bushel large heavy duty grocery bags, dart food containers and lids, clear containers and lids, plastic sandwich fold top bags, paper towels, toilet paper
Drop off: 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, call ahead for additional drop-off times
Allen County Christmas Bureau Inc., P.O. Box 13265
Phone
: 260-710-2163
Purpose: Provide for the Christmas needs and desires of needy families by providing gifts and food, personal hygiene items and cleaning products to families and individuals; all 359 Allen County families have been adopted this year
Needs: Personal hygiene items, cleaning products, paper products
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 to 30 at 3674 N. Wells St. in the Wells Commerce Center
Interfaith Hospitality Network, 2925 E. State, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-458-9772
Website:
Purpose: Shelter, meals, comprehensive case management and compassionate ongoing support for homeless families
Needs: Children’s gloves and hats, bed pillows, twin sheets, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry and dish detergent, disposable diapers, pack-n-plays, cleaning supplies
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; call ahead for additional drop off information
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3077 S. Main St., LaOtto
Phone: 260-897-2675
Purpose: Non-food products available to anyone in need
Needs: Diapers, toilet paper, all personal hygiene products, laundry detergent
Drop off: 10 to 11 a.m. Sundays, call ahead for additional drop off information
MISCELLANEOUS
Operation U.S. Troup Support Inc., P.O. Box 80473, Fort Wayne
Email: operationustroop support@live.com
Purpose: To provide U.S. soldiers serving overseas and injured soldiers recovering stateside with needed items
Needs: Wool socks, toiletries, snacks, cards, letters of support and small toys to give to Afghan children
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 to Dec. 22 Southwest Allen County Schools, 4824 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Brain Balance, 7517 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; normal business hours at Biolife Plasma Service, 7921 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne
Whitington Homes and Services for Children and Families, 2423 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-745-9431, ext. 106
Purpose: To develop independent life skills that lead to self-sufficient families
Needs: Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, pillows, alarm clocks, pots and pan sets, dish towels and cloths, hot pads, sets of silverware, clothes hampers, plastic hangers, storage totes and home organization items, cleaning supplies, brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, working washers and dryers
Land of Lakes Family Health Services Inc., 317 S. Wayne St., Angola
Phone: 260-665-2403
Purpose: Free medical, dental and vision care to children ages birth to 12 from low- to moderate-income families
Needs: Front desk with round edges, fax with scanner, carpeting for three rooms
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, call ahead for additional drop off information
Healthier Moms and Babies, 700 Broadway, Medical Office Building Suite 216, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-425-3348
Website: www.healthiermomsandbabies.org
Purpose: Health education and case-management services to low-income pregnant women and their families
Needs: A point-and-shoot camera, a laptop for presentations
Drop off: Call ahead for drop-off information
Hope Alive, 1747 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-420-6100
Purpose: Bringing hope and encouragement with Christlike love to emotionally hurting people
Needs: Step stool, snow blower, leaf blower, tissues, AA batteries
Drop off: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday; can also leave items on enclosed porch at office entrance
Center for Nonviolence, 235 W. Creighton, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-456-4112
Website:
Purpose: Education, support and advocacy to end domestic and other forms of violence while modeling equality and power sharing
Needs: Gloves, scarves, ChapStick, body and hand lotion, toys for children’s prize box, school supplies, toilet paper, diapers
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Friday; call for other arrangements
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, P.O. Box 5, Huntertown
Phone: 260-633-0049
Purpose: Providing transportation for World War II veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C.
Needs: New or used wheelchairs
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday through Dec. 21 at Waves Hair Salon, 2324 Crescent Ave.; pick up can also be arranged by calling 260-633-0049
Habitat ReStore for Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity, 3837 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-470-4200
Purpose: Provide additional funding to support house building goals; providing low-cost materials for low-income community
Needs: Lawn and garden items, tools, building materials, cabinets, hardware items; volunteers also needed
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday
Rose Home, 2208 Wayne Trace Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-424-1600
Purpose: Structured, Christian atmosphere for drug/alcohol addicted women
Needs: Rubber backed throw rugs for kitchen and bathrooms, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and other paper products, monthly or daily bus passes, non-perishable food items, bath towel sets, kitchen towels
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Northeast Indiana Burn Council, 800 Broadway, Suite 301
Phone: 260-444-3636
Website:
Purpose: To help children, adults and families affected by a burn
Needs: Full-sized sheets, comforters, standard sized pillow cases, bath towels, wash cloths, paper towels, HE-type laundry detergent for Burn Family Suites; a retail establishment to adopt the Burn Council and feature the organization with in-store promotions at multiple locations
Drop off: Call ahead for drop-off information
YWCA Northeast Indiana, 1610 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-424-4908, ext. 287
Website:
www.ywca.org/NEIN
Purpose: Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all
Needs: Children’s toys, full-size personal care items (toiletries), gifts for teenagers, new coats, new winter clothes for children, slippers, winter pajamas
Drop off: Call ahead for drop off information
Allen County Council on Aging’s HandyChore program, 2927 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-246-0060, ext. 321
Purpose
: Provides light home repair, snow shoveling and lawn moving to seniors age 60 and older; promoting independence, dignity and advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities
Needs: Lawn mower
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 3003 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2869 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-486-6698
Website:
Purpose: Non-profit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy
Needs: Cases of copy/multipurpose paper, reams of legal paper, reams of colored paper, correction tape, pencil sharpener, reusable sticky small sized flags in yellow, red, blue and green, sticky notes, address labels for laser jet printers (30 to a page), name tags for laser jet printers, full-sized refrigerator, shower chairs, wheelchairs, communication devices, sunscreen SPF 30, gallon-sized zipper type plastic bags, hand sanitizer, bug spray, 6-ounce plastic cups
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Hope in a Handbag Inc., P.O. Box 5175, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-416-0686
Website:
Purpose: Support mastectomy patients with a “necessities bag” which gives information and supplies to aid recovery from breast cancer; cost of each bag is $50
Needs: Packages of men’s 100 percent cotton, large sleeveless undershirt (Hanes A shirt), Cottonelle or Scott pre-moisturized flushable wipes in a hard container
Drop off: Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County, 602 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Christmas in Huntertown, Huntertown United Methodist Church Outreach Ministries, 16021 Lima Road, Huntertown
Phone: 260-637-3798
Website:
Purpose: Serve 300 families not assisted by other Christmas-giving organizations by referral only from area churches, agencies and schools.
Needs: New or gently used games, family-friendly DVDs, decks of cards, hot chocolate and microwave popcorn packages, individual wrapped candy, gifts suitable for children, men, women and teens, gift bags, tissue paper
Drop off: 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday at the Gathering Place donations building, north of the church at 16021 Lima Road, Huntington; can also call ahead at 260-637-3798 or email missions@huntertownumc.org
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-484-9560
Website:
Purpose: Provide resources, education and support to individuals diagnosed with cancer, to their families and to the community
Needs: Scrapbooking supplies, card stock and envelopes
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Caring About People Inc., 1417 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-424-5814 or 800-932-4213
Website:
Needs: Four or five flat screen TVs mounted to group and therapy rooms (two 36 inches and three 50 inches or larger), three outdoor security cameras, two projectors and screens, comfortable furniture for main floor therapy room (couch or loveseat with matching chairs), tile for four bathrooms, four industrial bathroom toilets
Drop off: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Fridays
Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana, 4919 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-456-4534
Purpose: Changing the lives of people with disabilities
Needs: Gently used furniture including couches, chairs and tables, crayons, markers, construction paper, scissors, small toys in original boxes, unused personal hygiene items, puzzle books, typewriter and ribbon, microwave, wall clock, CD player, model cars, art supplies, paints, paper, brushes, game supplies, iPads, Nooks, karaoke machines, music CDs, radios
Drop off: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Living Luke’s Legacy, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3706 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-416-1529
Purpose: To promote education and employment in Fort Wayne, and to assist in providing health care for individuals with chronic conditions who are ineligible for other medical care
Needs: Lobby furniture including tables and chairs, office supplies including copy paper, pens, tape, staples, bottled water and healthy snacks for clients and families
Drop off: 9 a.m. Monday through Friday at the church office
Homebound Meals Inc., 611 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-422-3296
Website:
Purpose: Enhance the quality of life of the homebound community by delivering hot, nutritional meals and visits of volunteer drivers
Needs: Copy paper
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or Umber’s Do it Best stores during business hours
Headwaters Counseling, 2712 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-744-4326
Website:
Purpose: Promoting and developing healthy relationships in individuals, families and communities
Needs: Table and floor lamps
Fort Wayne Center for Learning, 800 Broadway, Suite 215, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-469-3925
Website: www.fwcl.org
Purpose: Help children develop critical learning skills to promote success in school and a positive self-image
Needs: One flat-screen computer monitor, five tablets or iPads, heavy-duty storage shelving, shredder, Clorox wipes, tissues
Drop off: Call ahead for drop off information
Blue Jacket Inc., 2826 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-744-1900
Purpose: Tools and opportunities for adult ex-offenders and other hard-to-employ populations to help them become productive members of society
Needs: Large men’s suits and suit coats (size 50 and up), ties, men’s dress shoes (size 9 and up), large women’s pants and tops (size 20 and up), coats and winter accessories such as scarves, hats and gloves
Drop off: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; call ahead to arrange pickup
Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne Inc., 3636 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-471-5802, ext. 100
Website:
Purpose: Household furnishing to families and individuals as they rebuild their lives from disaster, personal tragedy or other misfortunes
Needs: Bedroom furniture, living room furniture, kitchen and dining room tables and chairs, bed linens and blankets of all sizes, bed pillows (unused), bath and kitchen towels, basic kitchen items, volunteers to sort and organize at Mustard Seed; all items need to be in working order and free of rips, tears, stains, cigarette burns and animal hair
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; call ahead for pick up of large items
RSVP of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben counties, 107 W. 5th St., Auburn
Phone: 260-925-0917
Purpose: RSVP improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteerism
Needs: New or gently used coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, yarn, batting, thread, backpacks, school supplies including spiral notebooks, rulers, markers, colored pencils, pink erasers, cap erasers, pens, folders, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, loose-leaf paper, scissors, index cards, Post-it notes, etc.
Drop off: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Partnering with Families, 7501 Hessen Cassel Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-441-9517
Purpose: Empowering families and children in attaining excellence in education and enhancing personal growth and positive family dynamics
Needs: Diapers, cars, computers, children’s books, games and educational materials, projector, Christmas gifts for 15 families, scarves, gloves and coats for children and adults
Drop off: Call ahead for drop off information
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, 999 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-447-3696
Website: www.communityharvest.com
Purpose: Seeking to alleviate hunger through the use of donated food and other resources
Needs: Printer and copier paper, new truck tires, paper products such as diapers, toilet paper, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products
Drop off: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
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