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We sat down with Krista of Kate's Kart to learn all about the organization and how they bring smiles to the faces of patients in the hospital!

If you are looking to get involved, visit here: https://kateskart.org/volunteer/
To browse their Amazon wish list, visit here: https://kateskart.org/our-wish-list/
Learn about the Ice Cream Social: https://kateskart.org/ice-cream-social/event-sponsorship-information/

Dusty Krause, The Rescue Mission's Sr. VP of Operations, joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at his role and his awesome team. 

Dusty was recently named an Unsung Hero as part of the Downtown Fort Wayne Initiative. 

Listen to learn more about what goes on at The Rescue Mission!

Join us as we sit down with The Rescue Mission's Director of Outreach, Dave Pitcher! He has a passion for the community and helping those in need. Dave shares about our community partnerships, the Cold Weather Contingency program, and gives a deeper insight into what The Rescue Mission is all about. 

If you want to volunteer, visit: https://fwrm.org/take-action/volunteer
To learn more, feel free to call 260-426-7357.

Listen along as we chat with Erin Ness, CEO of St. Joseph Missions right here in Fort Wayne!

Erin shared about the organization and growing as a leader. 

Kathy Bruce of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance shares about the Kingdom Advancing Grant. This is a grant designed to help create needed resources to make a difference and expand God's Kingdom with creative and innovative approaches. 

Learn more about the resources mentions here:

• https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/kingdom-advancing-grant/
• https://www.maisoccer.com/
• https://www.icwelcome.org/

Who in the community should we partner with?

That was the question Nikki King, CEO of Alliance Health, asked when the organization was looking to expand their healthcare services.

The question started a fast-paced partnership with The Rescue Mission. Now, within the walls of The Rescue Mission, there is an Alliance Health Center location providing exceptional healthcare available to residents and the community.

Learn more about CEO Nikki King and her passion for people, care, and serving the local community.

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Welcome back our first third-time guest, Thomas McArthur, President and CEO of The Rescue Mission. 

Thomas reflects on wrapping up his first seven months and 2023 at The Rescue Mission, what he hopes for 2024, and talks about the journey of leadership. 

And we welcome a new co-host, Caroline to The Rescue Mission Podcast!

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We were excited to have the chance to talk with Drew, a man of many different hats! One hat he wears is the Program Director for The Oxford Dream Center, what he calls a carbon copy of an idea with its own bit of originality. Drew has a heart to serve and help those in his community succeed.  

No matter what you do or what area of life you’re in, you need people. Drew shares that the idea of community and connection is what helped build this center. Often, life moves too fast to be able to catch onto your dreams. This center is designed to come alongside people and push them to their dreams. Drew shares how this works in step with our faith in Jesus Christ and community with others. 

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We sat down with Ryan Marsden, the Executive Director of the Recovery Café and President of Rise Recovery. With personal experience in long-term recovery, Ryan recognized a need to connect individuals with the resources to cope with and overcome trauma, substance abuse, grief, and other struggles in safe spaces. 

These organizations provide needed resources for treatment and live-in residential services. The goal is to get individuals out of isolation and build community. Ryan talks about creating a safe and judgement-free space for all. The Recovery Café makes sure you feel welcomed and wanted as soon as you walk through the door.  

Visit the Recovery Café website or Facebook page to learn more.

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While the holiday season is full of family, festive traditions, holiday cheer, and food, it can also amplify stress and pressures. How do you deal with economic pressures, trauma, uncomfortable conversations, and loneliness? How do we navigate family and feelings? 

We sat down with Wanda Demeke, a licensed mental house counselor, from The Rescue Mission’s Charis House to talk about preparing your mental health for the holiday season.  She weighs in on setting boundaries, making room for uncomfortable conversations, and handling the pressures of work. Wanda also emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual feelings of loneliness and being proactive when recognizing someone else struggling with loneliness.

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