Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network

10/05/2026

We are grateful to the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation for supporting Just Neighbors with a grant to purchase car seats and Pack ’n Plays for families staying in our shelter.

For families experiencing homelessness, having a safe place to sleep is just the beginning. Safe sleep and safe transportation are essential to the health and well-being of babies and young children.

Thanks to the generosity of St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, we can provide these important items to families who may not have the resources to purchase them on their own.

This grant is helping us make sure that the youngest members of the families we serve have the equipment they need to be safe, secure, and cared for.

Thank you, St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, for investing in the health and well-being of local families and helping Just Neighbors meet families where they are.

09/28/2026

The Volunteer Lawyer Program is an invaluable community resource. We are grateful for their partnership and all they do.

09/25/2026

Today was a beautiful reminder of what community looks like. ❤️
We were grateful to welcome Concordia students to our shelter today as they volunteered their time, energy, and hearts to serve others.

Moments like these are about so much more than the work being done. They’re about showing our children that we all have something to give, our time, our kindness, our talents, and our willingness to lend a hand.

Teaching kids the importance of volunteering helps them understand that strong communities are built when people show up for one another. We hope today’s experience reminds everyone involved that even small acts of service can make a meaningful difference.

Thank you to the Concordia students for showing up and being part of our community today. We’re grateful for you! 💙

09/10/2026

🏠 We’re getting closer, but we still need your help.
Our family shelter is working to raise the remaining funds needed to open our doors by winter, providing a safe, warm place for families who are facing homelessness and need somewhere to turn.

21Alive recently shared our story, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to let our community see both the need and the hope behind this project.

We’re asking our friends, neighbors, supporters, churches, businesses, and community partners to help us take these final steps. Every donation, every share, and every person who helps spread the word brings us closer to opening our doors.

Winter is coming. Families in our community need a safe place to stay.

❤️ Please read the article, share our story, and consider helping us reach our remaining fundraising goal. Together, we can make sure this shelter is ready when families need it most.

Thank you for believing in this mission and standing with local families. 🙏

Ihnfamily.org

The organization says it is asking for donations as city leaders debate where to place homeless services downtown.

READ: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/09/09/just-neighbors-races-fund-shelter-expansion-before-winter/

08/23/2026

What a busy week at Just Neighbors! ❤️
We’re so grateful for the people who show up and remind us just how powerful community can be.

As part of United Way’s Day of Caring, the amazing team from Lippert spent the day at Just Neighbors. They painted several bedrooms and helped clean and prepare another so a new family could move in that very same day. 🏠

That’s the impact of volunteers. What may seem like a simple day of painting and cleaning can make a huge difference for a family arriving at a difficult moment. It helps create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and ready for a fresh start.

And while all of this was happening, construction is in full swing on our new overnight program! There’s a lot happening at Just Neighbors, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.

We couldn’t do this work without our community. Thank you to Lippert for spending your Day of Caring with us, and to everyone who gives their time, energy, and heart to help our neighbors. 💙

08/18/2026

🚧 CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY! 🚧

After months of planning, fundraising, dreaming, and working toward a bigger vision for families experiencing homelessness in our community, we are thrilled to share that construction on our Emergency Overnight Shelter is officially underway! ❤️

This is a huge milestone for Just Neighbors, and an even bigger step forward for the families who will soon have a safe place to sleep when they have nowhere else to go.

Our Emergency Overnight Shelter will provide families with a safe, welcoming place to stay overnight while connecting them with resources and the support they need to move toward stability.

But we aren't finished yet. We are still raising the funds needed to complete the project and open our expanded overnight program this fall. Every gift, every business partnership, every church collection, and every person who shares our story helps us get closer.

Construction has started. Now we need our community to help us finish strong.

Help us make sure that when a family calls and says, “We have nowhere to go tonight,” we can say:

“Come in. We have a safe place for you.”

❤️ Families First. Always.

ihnfamily.org

07/18/2026

And the winner of the Just Neighbors 3rd annual Volleyball tournament is….

Partners 1st

Thank you to everyone who came and supported our mission. We can only do our work with the support of our community.

07/18/2026

We are at FairPlay enjoying this beautiful day. We have the Tocho food truck serving some great food.

Today’s Volleyball tournament helps support our work with homeless families in our community.

07/16/2026

Today Abby, our family Case Manager got to spend some time playing with one of the kiddos staying at JN.
This little guy is why we work so hard everyday. To ensure he has a safe place to sleep, food in his belly and a pathway for his family to obtain and maintain stable housing.

If you want to learn more about Just Neighbors and the work we are doing, visit our website at ihnfamily.org

07/14/2026

This is a day our community has been working toward for a long time.

Construction is officially starting on Just Neighbors' expansion to create an emergency overnight shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Every wall that goes up brings us one step closer to ensuring that no child has to sleep in a car or an unsafe place while waiting for shelter.

I'm grateful to 21Alive for helping share our story and to everyone who has supported this project so far. Your generosity is making this possible.

While we're celebrating this exciting milestone, our work isn't finished. We still need to raise the remaining funds to open the overnight shelter this November. If you've been looking for a way to make a lasting difference for families in our community, now is the time.

Please watch, share, and help us spread the word. Together, we can make sure every family has a safe place to turn when they need it most. ❤️

ihnfamily.org

A Fort Wayne nonprofit is launching a project to serve hundreds more families.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/07/13/fort-wayne-nonprofit-launches-project-serve-hundreds-more-families/