
Upcoming events

World Refugee Day
Join the Immigration Network for the celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20 at the Allen County Public Library! Beginning at 12:00, you are invited to join us on the ACPL Plaza for free multi-cultural performances and activities for all ages.
World Refugee Day is about more than numbers – it’s about honoring the individuals behind the numbers, acknowledging their journeys, and celebrating the ways they enrich our community through their presence and contributions.
Who: This event is open to the public
Where: Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plz, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Conference Rooms ABC, events on the plaza to follow
When: Thursday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Are you a nonprofit with resources for refugees? Secure a booth at the event here.


Caritas Society Fort Wayne
This event is exclusively for Caritas Society Members.
Caritas Society members are invited to enjoy a selection of heavy hors d'oeuvres as you connect with fellow Caritas members. This special evening is an opportunity to celebrate our commitment to making a difference in our community as our CEO, Dan Florin, shares strategic updates.
Your presence and support are invaluable to us as we continue our mission to bring hope and positive change to those in need.
RSVP by September 27.

Immigration Lunch and Learn
On Friday, September 20, the Director of Immigration Services at Catholic Charities, Luz Ostrognai, and Lisa Koop, National Director of Legal Services at the National Immigrant Justice Center, will share an update about recent immigration policy changes and executive orders. Q&A to follow.

Interagency Drive
In celebration of the Feast Day of Teresa of Calcutta, we will be hosting a multi-agency material drive!
⛪️ You can drop off at churches beginning September 1:
🔹 Immaculate Conception, Ege
🔹 St. John Bosco
🔹 St. Patrick’s Arcola
🔹 Precious Blood
🔹 St. John the Baptist New Haven
🔹 St. Charles
🔹 St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
🔹 St. Aloysius
💒 Or drop off items at one of the charities benefitting from the drive beginning September 3:
🔹 Catholic Charities (hygiene items)
🔹 Miss Virginia's Food Pantry (food items)
🔹 A Baby's Closet (diapers and baby items)
🔹 St. Mary's Soup Kitchen (food items)
Items will be sorted and given to the charity most in need of specific items.