Agency Partners

Mission Statement: United Way of Allen County will positively impact the community by working together to understand needs, secure resources and strategically invest those resources to improve the lives of all people in Allen County.

Commitment to Inclusiveness: United Way of Allen County is committed to the principle of inclusiveness. The organization and its representatives are expected to act in ways that respect, support and protect the dignity, uniqueness and intrinsic worth of every person.

All United Way of Allen County Agency Partners meet strict standards for operations, governance, finance, inclusiveness and more. The agencies go through the Standards Process every two years and are reviewed by staff and trained volunteers. Partner agencies are eligible to apply for funding from United Way of Allen County. Funding is provided for individual programs, not for overall agency operations. Funded programs must address issues in three priority areas: Basic Needs, Success in School and Family Stability.

AIDS Task Force
525 Oxford St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 744-1144
www.aidsfortwayne.org

The mission of the AIDS Task Force in Northeast Indiana is to help improve the quality of life for men, women, and children with HIV and AIDS, to educate the community in order to decrease the incidence of HIV and STD infection and to increase the public's understanding of and compassionate response to HIV and AIDS.

Allen County Council on Aging
233 W. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-0060
www.allencoa.com

The Allen County Council on Aging, a client-focused agency, serves adults 60 and over to foster independence and improved quality of life. Our experience and dedication enable us to provide exceptional services in response to needs identified by seniors.

American Red Cross of NE Indiana
1212 E. California Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 484-9336

www.redcrossofnei.org
Our mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Thanks to over 600 community volunteers, we live our mission each day by providing critical programs that meet a variety of community needs. These programs include Disaster Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Health and Safety Services and Translation and International Services.

Associated Churches of Fort Wayne & Allen County
602 E. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-3528
www.associatedchurches.org
The Associated Churches Food Bank System is a church and community partnership that works for Fort Wayne and Allen County. The Food Bank is here to provide food assistance to needy Allen County residents in the neighborhoods they live.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE Indiana
2439 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-1600
www.bbbsnei.org
To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

Boy Scouts of America/Anthony Wayne Area Council
8315 West Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-8302
(260) 432-9593
www.awac.org
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make moral and ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne
2609 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0998
www.bgcfw.org

Cancer Services of NE Indiana
6316 Mutual Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 484-9560
www.cancer-services.org
Cancer Services' mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information and compassionate assistance.

Catholic Charities
315 E. Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-5625
www.ccfwsb.org

Center for Nonviolence
235 West Creighton Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807-1311
(260) 456-4112
www.centerfornv.org

Community Action of NE Indiana
227 E. Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 420-2833
www.canihelp.org
CANI helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty.

Community Transportation Network
2701 S. Coliseum Blvd., Suite 1315
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 420-3280
www.ridectn.org
The mission of Community Transportation Networkis to provide dependable and efficient transportation so no one is left behind.

Early Childhood Alliance
3320 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 745-2501
www.ECAlliance.org
To build better futures for young children by promoting and providing quality early childhood education and services for families, early childhood professionals and the community.

Erin's House for Grieving Children
3811 Illinois Rd., Ste. 205
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 423-2466
www.erinshouse.org
Erin's House provides support services for children, teens and their families, who have suffered the death of a loved one.

Family & Children's Services
2712 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-4326
www.familychildren.org
FCS promotes and develops healthy relationships in individuals, families, and communities so they are empowered to make positive life choices.

Fort Wayne Urban League
2135 S. Hanna
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 745-3100
www.fwurbanleague.org
The mission of the Fort Wayne Urban League is to enable urban residents and others to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.

Genesis Outreach
2812 Gay St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 456-1480
www.genesisoutreach.org
The mission of Genesis Outreach is to transform, empower, and maintain those in our community who are economically and socially underserved.

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana
10008 Dupont Circle Drive East
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 422-3417
www.girlscoutsnorthernindiana-michiana.org

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Hope House
1115 Garden St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-4124
(260) 424-2471
www.hopehouseinc.us
Hope House mission is to provide homeless, chemically dependent women with opportunities to pursue recovery and self-sufficiency in a health, supportive living environment.

The League for The Blind & Disabled
5821 South Anthony Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 441-0551
www.the-league.org
The League for The Blind and Disabled's mission is to provide and promote opportunities that empower people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Lutheran Social Services
330 Madison St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-3347
www.lssin.org
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana expresses the love of Jesus Christ for all people through services that empower individuals and families to move toward social, emotional, and spiritual wholeness.

Mental Health America in Allen County
227 E. Washington Blvd. Suite 209
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6441
www.mhaac.com
The mission of Mental Health America in Allen County is to promote mental health through education and advocacy.

MLK Montessori School
6001 S. Anthony Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260)423-4333
www.mlkdreamschool.org
The mission of MLK Montessori is to provide quality care and education that fosters the child’s natural ability to learn while promoting self-confidence, social/cognitive development and independence. We uphold this mission by providing services to families who may not otherwise afford the benefits of quality early childhood education.

Neighborhood Health Clinics, Inc.
1717 South Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 458-2641
www.nhci.org
The purpose of Neighborhood Health Clinics, Inc. is to identify the needs of and to provide quality comprehensive health services to those persons unable to access the normal health care delivery systems. This is to be done in an effective manner with respect and sensitivity to those being served.

The Rescue Mission
301 West Superior St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-7357
www.therescuemission.net
The mission of Fort Wayne – The Rescue Mission is: providing, through the power of Jesus Christ, food for the hungry, a home for the homeless, and a hope for their future.

Salvation Army
2901 North Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 744-2311
www.corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/fortwayne

SCAN
500 W. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 421-5000
www.scanfw.org
SCAN, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to eliminate child abuse and neglect through family services, education, and community partnerships.

The Literacy Alliance
709 Clay St., Ste. 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-7323
www.fwliteracyalliance.org

Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities
3320 N. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-2100
www.turnstone.org
The mission of Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities is to enhance the lives of all persons with physical disabilities and their families.

Vincent Village
2827 Holton Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 456-4172
www.vincentvillage.org

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home
5910 Homestead Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 435-3222
www.vnhh.org
Mission statement: People are important to the last moment of their lives. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home provides compassionate medical care, and emotional and spiritual support to those entering the last stages of life and to their loved ones who go on living.

Women's Bureau
Women’s Bureau

2417 Fairfield Avenue

Fort Wayne, IN 46807

(260) 424-7977
www.womensbureau.com
Mission statement: Advancing women through advocacy, education, and economic empowerment.

YMCA
347 W. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3176
(260) 422-6488
www.fwymca.org
The YMCA’s Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

YWCA
1610 Spy Run Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4033
260) 424-4908
www.ywca.org/fortwayne
The YWCA Northeast Indiana is dedicated to eliminating
racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice,
freedom, and dignity for all.

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