St. Joseph Missions
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 housing for these women in need.
Our Mission
To provide emergency shelter and resources for single homeless women, regardless of their faith, in an environment that respects their dignity as human persons, affords them the opportunity to live individually and collectively with others in a safe environment of self-government, and empowers them to network with local businesses and social services for employment and self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
A world where no woman is left homeless or abandoned.
Core Values
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.
Catholic – The Catholic faith encourages us to serve all regardless of their faith, and to do so out of love for fellow human beings.
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.
Empowerment – We teach our homeless friends of their self-worth by empowering them to help lead the community in which they will be living.
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.
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.
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 housing for these women in need.
Our Mission
To provide emergency shelter and resources for single homeless women, regardless of their faith, in an environment that respects their dignity as human persons, affords them the opportunity to live individually and collectively with others in a safe environment of self-government, and empowers them to network with local businesses and social services for employment and self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
A world where no woman is left homeless or abandoned.
Core Values
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.
Catholic – The Catholic faith encourages us to serve all regardless of their faith, and to do so out of love for fellow human beings.
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.
Empowerment – We teach our homeless friends of their self-worth by empowering them to help lead the community in which they will be living.
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.
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.
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
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
FEDERAL TAX ID: 81-1868232