Opportunities To Serve

Ongoing Needs

The Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne is in need. They could use NEW men's socks, underwear, bar soap, laundry detergent, deodorant and razors to help assist the men who reside in the Center's program. Items can be dropped off at any Salvation Army Thrift store in Ft. Wayne OR by stopping by the Adult Rehabilitation Center's office at 427 West Washington Blvd. For more information contact Brandon Bower at (260) 424-1655 OR email him at Brandon_bower@usc.salvationarmy.org

Liberty Landing of Fort Wayne is a transitional living facility aimed at serving homeless veterans. This non for Profit organization has been together since February 2012. Many volunteer opportunities exist as well as needing items such as new bedding, household goods, personal hygiene items, clothing and shoes for men and women. There is also an urgent need for new underwear for men (boxers and t-shirts) size 2x. For details contact Lisa Christen at (260) 755-6154.



Big Brother Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana has been touching lives of kids through you for many years. If you're interested in volunteering a few hours of your time a month to help shape a child's future, for the better, contact Big Brother Big Sisters. Call toll free 1-888-456-1600 or on line at www.bbbsnei.org

Did you know that one out of every five people in the U.S does not have prescription drug coverage. If you or someone you know is in this situation, check out FamilyWize prescription drug discount card. These cards are free and available to any one regardless of income. For details head to www.familywize.org 
 

There's a food bank or food pantry that could use your help. Needs are always great. Food items of all types are in high demand. WBCL has a listing of food banks and food pantries in the listening area for you to check out if you are in need OR would like to help donate. Head to our Food Pantry Page.

Next Steps Outreach is a local non-denominational 501c3 organization dedicated to helping storm disaster victim rebuild around the country.  Various items are needed such as gift cards to Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-Mart as well as other needs. For more information visit their website at www.NextstepSTORM.org        

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission provides food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless and restoration of hope for those in need. Individuals and groups are always invited to organize collection drives for needed items including: bath towels, pillows, pillow cases, single sheets and blankets and toiletry items. For more information call 426-7357.

The Allen County Jail Chaplaincy in Fort Wayne is in need of Bibles, concordances, paperback books, dictionaries. Men's and womens new white underwear as well as volunteer help. To find out more contact Chaplain Dick at (260) 449-7215 or email him at

dickacjc@aol.com.

If you have some extra time and would like to deliver a meal once a week at noon time to those unable to fix one for themselves, Homebound Meals in Ft. Wayne could use your help. On-call substitute drivers are always needed. If interested, contact Judy at 422-3296 or online at homeboundmealsfw.org.

If you’re a good listener who has a caring and compassionate heart, Erin’s House in Ft. Wayne is looking for you. To find out more about how you can help out grieving children, give’em a call at 423-2466 or check out their website at erinshouse.org.

Vincent House in Ft. Wayne helps homeless families and could use some volunteer help---as well as donations of items like kitchen & bath towels, sheets and pillows, plates and coffee. Call Vincent House to find out more at 456-4172.

The YWCA reaches out to domestic violence victims in six northeast Indiana counties. To see how you can help, call 260-424-4908.

The Franciscan Center in Fort Wayne could use donations of canned meat, vegetable and fruit, soups and peanut butter, as well as lunch bags and toiletry items.Volunteers are also needed for their sack lunch ministry. Give them a call at 744-3977.                 

There’s a hospice in your area that could use your help in the office, running errands, reading and spending time with patients and with other needs. They’ll even train you.  Contact one of the locations below for details:

Hospice of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, Montpelier, and Archbold, Ohio 419-485-6478 
Heartland Hospice of Fort Wayne 260-484-7622
Southern Care Hospice of FW 260-432-6075
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home (FW)  260-435-3222 or website at www.vnhh.org

Parkview Home Health & Hospice (FW - Allen County) 260-373-9896 or toll free 800-363-9977

The Children’s Hope House in Fort Wayne provides housing, food and other needs to out-of-town families with children being treated for serious illnesses in area hospitals. Volunteers are always needed as well as donations including pantry items, laundry supplies, office equipment and gift cards to area stores. Call the Children’s Hope House to see how you can help at 260-459-8550. 

CPC Women’s Health Resource Centers of Northwest Ohio can always use new cribs and mattresses, convertible car seats, diapers size 3, 4, and 5, jars of baby food and cash donations. You can drop off donations at all three CPC branches. Call 419-636-5691.

Since its inception in 1987, volunteers for Fort Wayne Habitat for Humanity have built well over one hundred homes for people in need. To see how you can become involved and to find the Habitat affiliate nearest you, check out www.fortwaynehabitat.org.

The American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana has many volunteer opportunities…ranging from assisting families affected by a natural disaster, to first aid and CPR, to organizing blood drives. Call the Red Cross to find out more at 1-800-480-4403.

Hunger is a very real problem not only around the world but right here in the WBCL listening area. With that being said, foodbanks are in great need to help provide food items to those less fortunate. Food items, volunteers and cash donation are greatly needed. If you can help please contact one of the following foodbanks within our listening area for more details!

Community Harvest Food Bank of NE Indiana (90.3 area)  - (260) 447-3696  - on the web at  http://www.chfb.org/

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana (extreme southern 90.3 area) - (765) 287-8698 - on the web at http://www.curehunger.org/

Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank (85.5 area) - (419) 242-5000 - on the web at http://www.toledofoodbank.org/

West Ohio Food Bank (88.1 area) - (419) 222-7946 - on the web at http://www.westohiofoodbank.org/

Food Bank of South Central Michigan (94.7 area) - (269) 964-3663 - on the web at http://www.foodbankofscm.org/

If you and your friends, small group, or church, are looking for practical ways to express God’s love, check out Neighbor Link. You’ll find all kinds of ways to help those who can’t help themselves - no strings attached. Call 260.209.0074 OR click the following link!  www.nlfw.org 

A Hope Center in Fort Wayne has many free seminars to help you cope with an unplanned pregnancy. The Center is also in need of baby monitors, high chairs, pacifiers and other baby items. Call A Hope Center at 422-3544.

The Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County can always use items for Necessity Bags which provide helpful information and supplies to those recovering from major surgery. Items needed include; blank note cards, first class stamps, quart and gallon size zip-lock bags, lip balm, and Cottonelle or Scott pre-moistened towelettes. To find out more, call 260-422-3528.

The American Cancer Society needs volunteers from Allen County, Indiana to help drive cancer patients to and from their treatment as part of their "Road to Recovery" program. Qualifications include: Need to be between the ages of 18-85, have a current driver's license, a good driving record, be able to pass a background check and complete a short training session.  If this sounds like a good fit for you contact the American Cancer Society at 260-471-3911 OR email Melissa at Melissa.baker@cancer.org 

Looking for materials to help finish your home improvement project? Give the Re-Store a visit on North Wells in Fort Wayne. It sells quality used and surplus building supplies at a fraction of normal prices. Good items are put to use and kept out of landfills, you get a bargain and all proceeds at the Re-Store go to Fort Wayne Habitat For Humanity to build affordable homes for those in need. Find out more and discover how you can donate materials by calling 260-470-4200.

The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank in Fort Wayne provides needed items to those who are trying to make it through extremely tough and unexpected situations. Things always needed include; kitchen equipment, furniture and household goods.  They can pick up large items, otherwise, you’re encouraged to drop off donations at their new location at 3636 Illinois Road, between Hillegas and Jefferson Blvd., Monday through Friday, between 10am and 4pm. Volunteers are also welcome. Find out more by calling Suzie at 260-471-5802.

The Salvation Army is in need of gently used furniture, appliances and clothing items. To schedule a pick up, give’em a call at 1-800-728-7825.

Christian Community Health Care Center is a faith-based medical clinic located in downtown Grabill. The clinic provides basic medical and non-emergency related treatments. Patient registration is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 6 – 7:30. For more information or to volunteer check out their website at www.christiancommunityhealthcare.org. 

Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic is a clinic aimed at providing free primary healthcare services to uninsured and low-income residents of Allen County Indiana. You need to qualify to become a patient at Matthew 25. You need to be a resident of Allen County Indiana, 18 or older, have no medical insurance (including Medicaid) and be at or below required income levels. For more details call (260) 426-3250 or email at info@matthew25online.org  

Youth for Christ builds safe Christ centered relationships with kids of ALL ages sharing with them the hope and love that God has for them.  Programs for middle school, high school and college bound students are available. Volunteers are also "greatly" needed. If you would like to volunteer or know a child who might benefit, contact the local area YFC office closest to you!

INDIANA -

Bluffton Area YFC Office - Serving Adams, Blackford, Grant, Jay and Wells counties

Ph (260) 824-1330      email - info@bigjawsyfc.org

Fort Wayne Area YFC Office - With ministries in Allen, Huntington and Whitley counties

Ph (260) 484-4551      email - larryyfc@aol.com

Muncie Area YFC Office - Muncie, IN

Ph (765) 287-9518      email - joshuacooper@hotmail.com

Northeast Indiana Area YFC Office - Auburn, IN

Ph (260) 925-1058      email - kd.conrad@yahoo.com

OHIO -

Defiance Area YFC Office - Defiance, OH

Ph (419) 782-0656      email - defyfc@embarqmail.com

Findlay Area YFC Office- Findlay, OH

Ph (419) 422-7452      email - findlay-yfc@juno.com

West Central Ohio Area YFC Office - Van Wert, OH

Ph (419) 238-1370      email - wcoyfc@yahoo.com

MICHIGAN -

Southwest Michigan YFC Area Office - Sturgis, MI

Ph (269) 651-1669      email - ken@yfccampuslife.com

The Damascus Road Ministry in Adrian Michigan is a 501c3 ministry focused on helping the homeless, jobless, ex-offenders and those recovering from an addiction. Needs include used furniture, food items for their 24-hour food pantry, clothing items for those less fortunate. To make a donation or want to find out more contact Bob by calling 517-265-1900 or online at

www.damascus-road.org