Redemption House is a network of transition homes for women who desire to redeem their lives from past destructive behavior by developing a faith-based lifestyle and by gaining the skills necessary to achieve and maintain success.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Always looking for help with yard work, serving a meal, hosting a game night, leading a Bible Study, or teaching a fun class.

Contact: Tomi Cardin
Phone: (260) 449-9091

International House is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization committed to sharing the love and light of Jesus Christ with refugees and other internationals living in the Fort Wayne area.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Help teach English, provide preschool childcare, support the Women's Club, and many other opportunities.

Contact:
Phone: (260) 482-6100
Email: iha@house.org

Mentoring Moms Inc, nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne, IN, is a beacon of hope for mothers in need. This non-profit organization provides a safe haven where mothers can find support, guidance, and a sense of community. 

Volunteer Opportunities:
Focus on women who have experienced crisis, conflict, stress, or trauma and provide a Spiritual and Social Support Group for women.

Contact: Dianne Stitzer
Phone: (260) 402-5853

Inasmuch is a benevolence ministry focusing on food, clothes, household and hygiene items, bus passes, obtaining birth/death/marriage certificates, and limited financial assistance for housing and utilities. Are you in a place in your life where you just need someone to listen? Inasmuch has trained volunteers ready to listen to you.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Opportunities to serve here include supporting the food bank or clothing closet, providing translation assistance, and so much more.

Contact: 
Phone: (260) 422-3498

Our aim: to give as close to an orchestra experience as possible, to make friends, to grow, to enjoy playing, to have a concert experience. The benefits to playing in a group are too many to count! We love how music creates community.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Participate within the orchestra, serve on the orchestra’s hospitality team, or be an usher for concerts.

Contact: Deb Graham
Phone: (260) 417-8720
Email: vlagrl@gmail.com

all for One is a performing arts ministry that educates the next generation, mentors new voices, and produces inspiring theatrical experiences.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities include participating in shows on stage, help behind the scenes with AV, costumes, or set design, or make or serve cookies for intermissions.

Contact: Stacey Kuster
Phone: (260) 615-1658
Email: stacey@allforonefw.org

PrayerWorks (located in Electric Works) is a 24/7 prayer room open to anyone in the community and is hosted by all denominations with our love for Jesus as our common bond. We are excited to be a part of this and to continue pursuing unity in our city through prayer! 

The Lighthouse exists to serve individuals who struggle with life-altering issues by providing structure, education, support, and mentorship. We also strive to be a bridge in the healing process between these individuals and their families.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Once a quarter, we need volunteers to help host by praying with people or leading worship in the 24/7 prayer room.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Looking for individuals interested in leading one-on-one Bible studies, mentoring new believers, or providing intentional discipleship with members of the community.

Contact: Pastor Jordan Oloomi
Email: jordan.oloomi@firstmc.org

Contact: Pete Nussa
Email: pete.nussa@gmail.com

As part of the body of Christ, our vision is to see every young person, in every people group, in every nation, have the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and become part of a local church.

This former school building is being reimagined as short-term housing for up to 8 immigrant and refugee families, office and co-working space for mission-driven nonprofits and businesses, future classrooms and daycare for language learning and life skills development, community gathering areas to celebrate cultures and foster connection.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Join high schoolers for lunch once a week, mentor or tutor students after school, or help with the Juvenile Justice Ministry.

Volunteer Opportunities:
As they approach their grand opening, there is a great need for help preparing the grounds and building. 

Contact: Michael Mortensen
Phone: (260) 437-1265
Email: mdmort@yfc.org

Contact: Jon Gerst
Email: TheRefugeFW@gmail.com

Weekly ministry serving the hungry, poor, and homeless in downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday nights.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Donate supplies or volunteer your time to serve the homeless community by serving or making a meal.

Contact: Doug Stitt
Phone: (614) 561-5989
Email: dstitt@mac.com

Our neighborhood elementary schools are in need of volunteers. There are various ways to get involved including lunch buddies and tutoring the children.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Invest in our youngest community members with the lunch buddies program or math or English tutoring.  

Contact: Pete Nussa
Email: pete.nussa@gmail.com

The BrickHouse provides a safe and welcoming environment where young people (6th-12th graders) can grow, learn, thrive, and contribute. 

Volunteer Opportunities:
Looking for caring volunteers who love to do crafts, play games, and build relationships with young people (6th-12th graders).

Contact: Fran Stabler
Phone: (260) 745-4994 ext 2207
Email: fran.stabler@firstmc.org

Our Alpha team will begin meeting in the fall of 2025 to plan Alpha 2026. Join the team now!

Volunteer Opportunities:
Joining the launch team for 2026 to help as a table hosts for our guests, greeters, and event coordination.

Contact: Pete Nussa
Email: pete.nussa@gmail.com

Our annual Kids First Block Party in conjunction with Pathway’s Week of Hope will be on Thursday, July 24. We will have food, games, a bounce house, water activities, and more!

Volunteer Opportunities:
We need helpers to direct people through our building to the bathrooms, connect with those in our neighborhood, and help with food and activities.

Contact: 
Phone: (260)745-4994
Email: office@firstmc.org

We have several new intergenerational small groups starting up this fall.  If you are not a part of a small group and would like to find one, please let Pete Nussa know or fill out the form on the website.  

Volunteer Opportunities:
You could host a small group in your home or help facilitate a small group discussion.

Contact: Pete Nussa
Email: small.groups@firstmc.org