A place to engage community
Community Hub
A welcoming hub for individuals and families new to Fort Wayne.
Short-term Housing
A place offering short-term housing in upstairs apartments.
Resource Connection
A connection point to nonprofit agencies ready to assist with adjusting to life in the Midwest.
Cultural Empowerment
A multicultural space designed to support and empower arriving families.
A place to encounter cultural integration
Honoring Fort Wayne’s legacy of hospitality...
Volunteer with us
Lend your time and talents to support immigrants in our community. From renovation projects to community events, your hands-on help makes a lasting impact.
Join our prayer updates
Support The Refuge through prayer. Sign up to receive regular updates with specific ways you can pray for immigrant families, upcoming events, and ongoing needs in our community.
Donate
Your contribution helps provide housing, resources, and support for immigrant families building a new life in our city. Every donation brings us one step closer to a stronger, more connected community.
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Make a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter to help sustain The Refuge's programs and operations. Your generosity directly supports:
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Safe, transitional housing for immigrant families
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Resettlement services
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Community programming and cultural support
All donations are processed through Empowered International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that oversees the operations of The Refuge. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Invest
The Invest section is for those who want to play a deeper role in the long-term success of The Refuge. These supporters help fund building renovations, future program development, or broader initiatives that strengthen the foundation of our mission.
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Support long-term growth and infrastructure
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Explore capital contributions, donor-advised funds, or partnerships
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Involves a personal conversation and strategic planning
Adopt a room
Coming soon: Adopt a Room at The Refuge and play a personal role in welcoming new immigrant families to Fort Wayne.
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Through this initiative, individuals, churches, businesses, and community groups will have the opportunity to sponsor and furnish an apartment or specific space within The Refuge. This program allows you to directly support the families who will live there—providing them with a warm, welcoming environment as they start their new chapter.
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More details will be available soon.
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👉 Stay tuned—or TheRefugeFW@gmail.com if you'd like to be among the first to learn more.
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The Refuge
3901 S Wayne Ave, Fort Wayne IN 46807
+1 (260) 800-1558