Ways to Help
Volunteering benefits the faith community as a whole.
Donate
Would you like to support Just Neighbors with a one time or regular donation to our mission of helping homeless families? If so, please click on the DONATE button and complete the form. We and the homeless families we serve are very grateful for your support. Thank you!
Amazon Smile
Support Just Neighbors by shopping at Amazon Smile using link below. A percentage of your eligible purchases will be donated to Just Neighbors. There is no charge to you. Thank you!
Note: Our legal name, Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Fort Wayne, must be used for this purpose.
Use this link to set up your account:
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)
Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network is one of just 180 not-for-profits in Indiana to receive Indiana State tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program, also known as NAP. Under this program, donors receive back 50% of their donation in the form of credits, which can be used to decrease your state income tax liability. Eligible donors also include any business or organization that has an Indiana income tax liability. Please contact our controller at 260-458-9772 for further information about NAP credit tax eligibility.
Thrivent Choice
Members of Thrivent can designate a portion of their eligible premiums or contract values to Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network. There is no charge. Thrivent is a Fortune 500 not-for-profit membership organization. Visit the Thrivent website for details.
Corporate Sponsorship
As a private, not-for-profit organization serving homeless families in the greater Fort Wayne area, we are continually looking for corporations and organizations that share our heart for homeless families. If your corporation or group would like to support Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network in its mission, we would be happy to talk with you about how you can be involved. Please contact our Executive Director Rev. Joshua Gale at 260-458-9772.
Kroger Community Rewards
You must have a registered Kroger Plus card to participate. If you do not have one, you can obtain a card at the customer service desk of the store where you shop. Link your card at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com.
If you have an existing account, click on "Sign In". For a new account, click on "Create an Account". In either case, follow the prompts to get to Community and then Community Rewards. Enter our organization number of RJ652. Save the number.
Privacy Policy
Just Neighbors retains information on all donors who contribute or participate in Just Neighbors as donors or volunteers. We collect contact information (name, address, phone, email addresses) and volunteer hours and assignments through checks and credit card donations on our website.
We use this contact information to distribute our newsletter, annual or special solicitation letters, recruitment of volunteers, and informational mailings. We use aggregate data for program improvement and auditing purposes.
Donors may be recognized in our publications. Gift acknowledgment letters and gift reply envelopes inform donors that their names may be listed in publications unless they notify Just Neighbors that their gift should be kept anonymous. Notification should be communicated to the Development Director.
Donor information is entered into a database where it is stored on Just Neighbor's donor data bse. Only designated staff members can access the database with usernames and passwords.
We collect sensitive information (credit card donations) using PayPal. PayPal protects information using physical, technical, and administrative security measures to reduce the risks of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure and alteration. Some of the safeguards PayPal uses are firewalls and data encryption, physical access controls to our data centers, and information access authorization controls.
In addition, Just Neighbors policies define the limits of staff access and use of donor information.
Just Neighbors does not rent, exchange or sell donor information or use tracking software to grab personal information about visitors to our website. Donors may opt out of mail or email contacts from us by notifying Just Neighbors as follows:
Phone: 260-458-9772
Mail: 2925 E State Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46805
Email: Joshua@ihnfw.org
IRS 990 Information
IRS Determination Letter
HMIS Privacy Practices
Volunteer
At Just Neighbors volunteers primarily assist the organization and the families it serves through their partner congregation or community group. Just Neighbors professional staff members provide ongoing training and support to Just Neighbors Volunteers. Volunteers provide both practical support and compassionate hospitality for our guest families.
Individuals can help in several ways. For instance, families can purchase items on our Wish List instead of buying holiday or birthday gifts for families. Individuals can organize book drives to collect new or gently used board books for very young children. Gift cards, especially gas cards, are always needed and help adults travel to a job interview or to work. If you have an idea for a project or a skill to offer, please contact us.
Volunteer Coordination
Each Network congregation or organization has a Volunteer Coordinator who oversees the hospitality program within their congregation or organization. This includes planning menus and the recruitment of support volunteers.
If you would like more information on becoming a Volunteer or Volunteer Coordinator, please contact us.
Volunteer Coordinator Guidelines
The Just Neighbors Volunteer Coordinator(s) serves as the person(s) who coordinates the volunteers and activities provided to Just Neighbors by their church or group. This person(s) will be the primary contact for volunteers and the staff of Just Neighbors.
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Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteers provide both practical support and compassionate hospitality for our guest families.
Each Network congregation or organization has a Volunteer Coordinator who oversees the hospitality program within their congregation or organization. This includes planning menus and the recruitment of support volunteers.
Support Network
The Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network could not serve the needs of homeless families without our network of dedicated Host & Support Congregations and Partnering Groups. We are extremely grateful for their support, compassion, commitment, and the wonderful services they provide to the homeless families we serve.
You can download the Hosting/Supporting Congregations or groups for 2018 below.
Hosting
The Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network could not serve the needs of homeless without our network of dedicated Host & Support Congregations and Partnering Groups. We are extremely grateful for their support, compassion, commitment, and the wonderful services they provide to the homeless families we serve.
Hosting rotates weekly among the Network congregations and partnering groups, as each in turn provides daily meals, engaging conversations, special programs, and other welcoming care. There are also other support congregations and groups that assist with meals and supplies.
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Please contact us to find out how your congregation or group can become a part of Just Neighbors’ service!
Wish List
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Laundry Soap (liquid)
Bleach
Lysol
Gas Cards
Diapers (sizes newborn to 6)
Pull Ups (girls and boys)
Bath Soap
Liquid Dish Soap
Bed Pillows
Twin sheets and pillow cases
Bath Towels
Bathroom Cleaner and bowl brush
55 Gal. Garbage Bags
Sponges and scrub brush
Scouring powder
Broom and dust pan
18 gallon storage containers with lids (Rubbermaid or Sterilite)
Young children's multicultural board books (Call for list)
Canvas bags for children's books, prefer white or light color
Sponsor a Guest Room (contact Lynda Rogers for more details)
Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Batteries (for street outreach, contact Holly Muñoz)