Episode #55: How Volunteers Impact Their Community ft. Jay Evans

On today's podcast, our Manager of Volunteer Engagement joins us on the podcast and we talk about how you can volunteer at The Rescue Mission. We dive into the importance of volunteering and how it has the potential to change your life.

We sat down with Bonnie Doolittle of New Mercies Ministries to learn all about this organization. From helping those in need to partnering with The Rescue Mission, there is no shortage of good works being done. Listen to Bonnie share about her heart for Jesus and New Mercies Ministries! 

Every single child deserves to feel special on their birthday. Birthday Bags works to make that possible no matter the circumstances. We sat down with Susie to learn all about Birthday Bags, how she was inspired to get involved, and ways you can make birthdays special for someone! 

As a kid, Josh spent time utilizing The Rescue Mission's services. He decided to come back and help those in need by serving as a dedicated volunteering. Since then, he has become an employee at The Rescue Mission and we LOVE having his servant heart around full-time! Give Josh's story a listen.

Volunteers are essential to us being able to do what we do here at The Rescue Mission! Terry has been volunteering with us for a handful of years. From serving meals, to making egg runs, or working the front desk, he really pitches in to help with anything and everything! If you're debating whether or not to volunteer, give this episode a listen.

We had the opportunity to sit down with team members from the Fort Wayne Center for Non-Violence. They shared about the mission and efforts of the organization. The Center for Non-Violence holds group sessions, helps those in needs, and teaches about ways to recognize self-shortcomings. 

Get inspired by a story of resilience and recovery from Andrea. She is joined by Alive & Well team member, Wendy, to share how the program is helping encourage healthy lifestyles for teens and young adults. Learn more about Alive & Well here: https://www.aliveandwellteens.com/

Have you heard about project.ME located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne? We had the opportunity to sit down with Aisha Diss, Founder and Executive Director of project.Me. project.ME "seeks to strengthen support systems through outreach, coaching & advocacy-aiding in the connection to recovery & harm reduction support services and tools while decreasing barriers for sustained life & recovery."Learn and listen alongside us and see how you can get involved.

Join us as we sit down with Tracy & Kenny of Shepard's House, a  long-term residential program for homeless Veterans who are alcohol and chemically addicted, or struggle with mental health issues.Learn all about what Shepard's House does for veterans, the way Tracy and Kenny followed God's calling to serve, and how they work to help those that have served for our freedom. 

Meet Deb! She's Founder & Executive Director of Jennifer's Harbor, a safe refuge for women in need. Deb's own life story led to to find her calling of helping others. As Deb says, "If you are victim of abuse, you can indeed be set free.  Let us help you move from victim, to survivor, to thriver.  Healing is possible!" Spend time learning about Jennifer's Harbor today.