Fort Wayne Pushback on Homeless Shelter Plan

Fort Wayne’s proposed 24/7 low-barrier homeless shelter is sparking fierce local opposition, as the Safe Schools Fort Wayne Alliance — made up of businesses, churches, and community leaders — rallies against its planned location near schools. Pastor Joe Hoem of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cites past drug-related incidents and overdoses near his campus as key reasons for concern, arguing the shelter could endanger students. The group is collecting signatures and urging residents to contact city council before a vote, pushing instead for alternative sites that balance community safety and homeless support. They’ll be at the Barr Street Market this Saturday to spread their message. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3071f78f3d770bb