St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” — Saint Teresa of Calcutta
It’s in a spirit of love and caring that we feel called, with your help, to serve an at-risk population in the Fort Wayne community – single women experiencing homelessness.
There was no shelter in Fort Wayne exclusively dedicated to serving single women who have nowhere to live, and thus are vulnerable to becoming victims of sex trafficking, violence, and abusive relationships. With the help of our community, we are providing vital emergency shelter for women in need.
How to Help
Donate
Support comes in many forms. Pick from one of our many ways to give and help us create a lasting impact on homelessness among our single homeless sisters.
Volunteer
Join our mission to empower women, enrich lives, and create positive change in our community by volunteering at our women’s shelter. Your gift of time can help provide a safe haven for those in need.
Provide A Meal
At St. Joseph Missions, we believe a warm meal can comfort and nourish those in need. Groups or individuals are welcome to make a positive impact by preparing a meal for women in our care.
Our Wishlist
Your support can help us to continue providing basic necessities such as food, clothing, and hygiene products. With your support, we can continue to meet the critical needs of women in crisis and provide them with the resources and support they need to move forward.
We’re here to help. Contact us for support and resources.
Our Core Values
St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter values the dignity of each person as a creation of God, and offers Christian-based services without proselytizing. We prioritize safety, providing a secure environment for our guests to begin their journey to self-sufficiency, while empowering them and involving the community to serve alongside us. Our goal is to be a positive force in the neighborhood and serve our guests and neighbors alike.
Christian
St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter recognizes the dignity of each person as a person created by God, and will provide services grounded in Christian love, rather than a motivation of proselytizing.
Safety
St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter provides the homeless a place where they can feel physically and emotionally safe to begin their journey back to self-sufficiency.
Neighbors
Our goal is to have St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter be an integral part of the neighborhood in which it is located, and bring good not only to the guests of St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter, but to the surrounding neighbors as well.
Community
We allow numerous people the opportunity to experience the joy of serving others by providing groups from churches around the city with opportunities to be involved at St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter.
Empowerment
We teach our homeless friends of their self-worth by empowering them to help lead the community in which they will be living.
News & Events
St. Joseph Missions, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. FEDERAL TAX ID: 81-1868232