We
Believe
Our participants are unique, valuable
individuals that deserve to be treated
with warmth, dignity and respect and
we appreciate their stories and
embrace the diversity of their
backgrounds and abilities.
Serving Fort Wayne’s Central City Every Day.
CARRYING OUT OUR CULTURAL CREED
MARCH 2017
COMMUNITY REPORT
WE BELIEVE
The common thread of the March 2017 Community
The Board, staff, and volunteer teams will work
collaboratively and creatively to achieve excellence
in consistently carrying out its mission. It is essential that
our Board of Directors and staff are a diverse group of
individuals who are supportive, actively engaged,
open-minded, visionary and vital to the achievements
of Wellspring offering guidance and direction
toward the future.
Report is the nature of the culture of Wellspring.
In October 2015, under the leadership of consultant
Dr. Dave Johnson, we approved a Cultural Creed that
is a guide for the present and future regarding our
relationships with those we serve in the Fort Wayne
community. The very heart of our culture is the
respect and dignity we offer to our participants.
In 2016 we worked to implement the Cultural Creed in
our day to day operations – i.e., staff evaluations and
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Directors
Michelle Hipskind, President
Geoff King
Dennis Robinson, Past President
Abigail Kopen
Chris Nusbaum,
Vice President, Internal Affairs
Dan Michael
goal setting, Board committee emphasis and our direct
Faith Van Gilder, Vice President,
Community Relations
service programs.
Jerry Wood, Treasurer
We finished 2016 reaching 6,377 unduplicated individuals
John Maxson, Secretary
Cindi Odle
Apexa Patel
John Reimbold
by program with a high majority of those being served on
an ongoing basis. That total was a record number served
and represented an increase of 7% from the previous
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
year’s total of 5,954. The increase was generated by
Bill Becker
Melanie Hall
Bruce Boxberger
Diane Humphrey
Marcia Crawford
Pat Roller
Scott Denning
John Ruble
Tim Haffner
Ken Yahne
growth in our Older Adult and After School Programs,
by the activity of our free clothing bank, and our
continued response to emergency needs of families
by our Food Bank.
Outside evaluations of our direct service programs
continue to play an important role. The most recent
one was for our Food Bank done by Purdue University’s
Department of Nutrition. Recommendations from that
assessment are being implemented resulting in the
distribution of more fresh fruits and vegetables and
STAFF
Francis M. Zirille, Executive Director
Jennifer Kasmier, Assistant Executive Director
generally an allocation that is more nutritional. Our
Lois Ehinger, Director, Youth Services
Older Adult Program is slated for an evaluation in 2017.
Gayle Mann, Director, Older Adult Program
The work on Wellspring’s culture is a perfect lead-in
Carol Salge, Director, Neighborhood Services
to the agency going through a Strategic Planning
Megan Harman, Assistant Director, Youth Services
process in 2017 as we attempt to improve our
Lara Schreck, Coordinator, The Wellspring Shoppe
services and make them responsive to the needs
Jen Adams, Marketing / Events Specialist
of those we serve.
Janet Meyer, Assistant, Older Adult Program
Jenny Sargent, Assistant, The Wellspring Shoppe
Michelle Hipskind
Francis M. Zirille
Cassie Bisig, Assistant, Older Adult Program
Board President
Executive Director
JR Stopperich, Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Joleen Downs, Receptionist
Roy Hossler, Aide, Direct Service Programs
Melissa Joseph, Maintenance
Wellspring Shoppe is
Filling a Community Need
The Wellspring Shoppe, our free clothing bank,
has become a great resource for the Fort Wayne
community. Local agencies, food banks and
congregations are actively referring clients to the
Shoppe as there is a great need for clothing and
household items for many in our community. Service
in the Shoppe is based on income and clients can
come to shop once every 90 days.
In response to a 60% increase in appointments for
the Shoppe, we expanded to a third weekly service
day. We have also added on a 640 square foot
storage area in response to our growth.
Parent Club Makes a
Fresh Start
This fall, the Parent Club embarked on a journey
to better align the program with Wellspring’s
mission. The group decided to change its name to
Wellspringers to represent the spirit of those involved
and better represent the new phase of their lives.
They have already begun participating monthly in
joint activities with the Older Adult Program including
nutrition classes, games, concerts and other special
programming. For its summer program, the group
will meet three times per week for six weeks to enjoy
a book club, take field trips and try new things.
We can’t wait to see the growth and service
opportunities this group takes on!
WE BELIEVE
In the importance of the
mental, physical, social and spiritual
health of the individuals we serve, and
will foster opportunities for holistic
growth for those in need.
WELLSPRING’S DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS
Accessible, diversified and provided at no cost.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
• Daily programming for children in kindergarten through
high school at Wellspring as well as programming at
Study Elementary one day per week.
• Homework help, reading, crafts, service projects,
intergenerational events, 4-H science nights, family
celebrations and more.
• Transportation, snacks and dinner included.
“The After School Program gives my daughter
something to do after school where I know she
is safe and having fun while learning new things!”
- Misty, After School Program Parent
SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM
• Seven-week summer program for youth aged 4-17 with
a strong concentration on daily learning including math,
reading comprehension and critical thinking.
• Weekly field trips, art education and professional instruction
in dance, music and yoga.
•D
onated space provided by Plymouth Congregational
(PreK); Trinity English Lutheran (K & Grade 1); St. Mary’s
Catholic (Grades 2-4); Trinity Episcopal (Grades 5-7); and
St. John Lutheran (Grades 8-12).
• Free transportation, snacks and lunch provided.
“I enjoyed having my grandchild be a part of the
Wellspring Summer Day Camp. The program
helped her grow in a lot of ways. I appreciate
the teachers more than they will ever know.”
- Participant Grandparent
OVERNIGHT CAMP
• Forty-five kids, grades 2-9, participated in this five day/
four night experience at Camp Lutherwald near Howe, IN.
• Daily song time, arts/crafts, camp chores, swimming, sports,
cabin competitions, campfires and more.
“I love how such a loving and caring organization
can come together for its members of the
community young and old. My three kids have
been part of the youth programs for two years
now and they absolutely love it. It’s never a fight
to get them to attend and they love participating
in the daily events.” – Brandy Torres, Parent
WE BELIEVE
That all our physical sites used
for programming will provide dignified,
safe, and pleasant surroundings
for participants, staff and volunteers.
OLDER ADULT PROGRAM
• Serving adults aged 60 and older as well as individuals
coping with mental illness, developmental and/or physical
disabilities.
• Weekly exercise and nutrition classes, table games, sewing
classes and guest speakers. Monthly outings and special
musical performances are always a highlight.
•P
rogramming at Wellspring as well as subsidized senior
housing sites and a healthcare center in the Fort Wayne area.
“Wellspring often gives me a reason to get up
and get dressed. Programs are well planned and
appropriate for seniors. Friends here have become
special to me and make me feel they are glad
to see me.” – Program Participant
Program Evaluation
Wellspring has made great strides in its strategic
initiative to review program performance and relevance
to our mission. In the 2014/2015 school year, the After
School Program underwent an evaluation to measure
the program’s staff, activities and outcomes against
the Indiana Afterschool State Standards. This year, the
Older Adult Program will be evaluated by an outside
source. The following evaluations took place in
2015/2016.
FOOD BANK
FOOD BANK – SPRING 2015 A formal evaluation
was completed by a Registered Dietitian of Purdue
• Open Monday through Saturday with daytime and evening
hours. Also open most holidays.
University’s Department of Nutrition Sciences. Goals
• Neighborhood families can receive support once each
month and are given a five-day supply of food.
fresh options to participants (Fresh Initiative), increased
• In addition to food and personal hygiene products,
participants receive special meals twice during the year.
stemming from this assessment include providing more
choices and regular nutrition education through
information and recipe distribution.
• Services provided on a one time emergency basis for those
outside our Food Bank area.
SUMMER DAY CAMP PRE-K SITE – SUMMER 2016
“Wellspring is very understanding. They’ve helped
my family more than you know, giving me food
and referring me to other resources.”
– Program Participant
completed a 40-hour on-site evaluation of Wellspring’s
Kim Fullove (On-My-Way-Pre-K Project Coordinator)
Pre-K Summer Day Camp site. As a result of this
assessment, we plan to increase staff training, focus
on transition times between activities and incorporate
visual cues in our 2017 Summer Day Camp.
WE BELIEVE
2016 Financial Summary
Income
In accepting the challenge of
having a sustainable financial foundation
to provide free quality services.
Foundations 53.8%
($820,484)
2016 Service Statistics
1,815 Individuals Reached on Emergency Basis
719 Neighborhood Individuals Reached on Ongoing Basis
Food Bank
United Way of
Allen County
1.7%
2,554
Government
6.2%
The Wellspring Shoppe
Other 4.7%
450
Individuals 16.6%
Congregations
8.0%
Special Events
Fund Raising 9.0%
Youth Summer Day Camp
412
Older Adult Program
188
Youth After School Program
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 64.6%
($776,033)
175
Family Nights
45
Food Costs
7.5%
Youth Overnight Camp
Other 6.5%
19
Building/Office
Related
6.4%
Parent Club
Total Unduplicated Individuals by Program: 6,377
Taxes 4.7%
Program Activities
& Support 4.8%
Transportation 2.7%
Insurance 2.8%
Capital Improvement Income: $54,550
Capital Improvement Expense: $58,914
Giving
Opportunities
www.WellspringInterfaith.org
or call 260-422-6618
Volunteers are Always Welcome!
THANKS TO OUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS FOR 2015 AND 2016
CONGREGATIONS
Aldersgate UMC
Beacon Heights Church
of the Brethren
Congregation
Achduth Vesholom
Covenant UMC
Emmanuel Lutheran
First Presbyterian
First Wayne Street UMC
Fort Wayne Friends Meeting
Grace Presbyterian
Plymouth Congregational
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Trinity English Lutheran
Trinity Episcopal
Unitarian Universalist
FOUNDATIONS / TRUSTS
Harold P. Arnold Foundation
Edward D. and Ione Auer
Foundation
AWS Foundation
Clarke Endowment Fund of the
Community Foundation of
Greater Fort Wayne
David B. McCracken
Camp Fund
Dorset Charitable Trust
English, Bonter, Mitchell
Foundation
Foellinger Foundation
General Electric Foundation
Huser Charitable Foundation
Journal Gazette Foundation
Kuhne Foundation (Wells Fargo
Pooled Foundations)
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Magee-O’Connor Foundation
Mary Cross Tippmann
Foundation
McMillen Foundation
Pacers Foundation
Peyback Foundation
Pritchard Foundation
Prophet Sisters Foundation
M. E. Raker Foundation
RMSM Foundation
Ian and Mimi Rolland
Foundation
St. Joseph Community
Health Foundation
Edward and Hildegarde
Schaefer Foundation
Sledd Foundation (PNC
Pooled Foundations)
Mary C. & Perry F. Spencer
Foundation
Waterfield Foundation
Edward M. & Mary McCrea
Wilson Foundation
Zollner Foundation
CORPORATIONS /
BUSINESSES
AALCO Distributing
Altenburg Hardware
Aluminum Conversion
Asher Agency
Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund
Aunt Millie’s Bakeries
AWP Sports Training
BAE Systems
BKD
Berne Apparel
Brass Rail
Brooks Construction
Casa Restaurants
Current Mechanical
Dale, Huffman & Babcock
Deer Park Irish Pub
DePuy Synthes Joint
Reconstruction
Do it Best Corp.
Dulin Ward and DeWald
Ear, Nose & Throat Associates
Easter Seals – Arc of
Northeast Indiana
Englewood Health and
Rehabilitation Center
Equity Investment Group
Envision Eye Care
Fort Wayne Metals
Garton Pate Financial Advisors
Gordon’s Food Service
Hagerman Construction
Heritage Parts
Hoch Insurance Agency
iAB Financial Group
Keefer Printing Company
Kitch Acceptance Corp.
Kroger’s
Law Office of Apexa Patel
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Lupke Rice Insurance
Lutheran Health Network
Midwest Pipe & Supply
NIPSCO
OmniSource
Ossian Health and
Rehabilitation Center
Paragon Steel
Parrish Leasing
Petrow, Leemhuis,
Vincent & Kane, PC
Phd, inc.
PNC Bank
Pyrotek
Rothberg Logan & Warsco
Pro Resources
Pyrotek
Reimbold and Anderson
Saber Healthcare
Safeguard Business Systems
Shelton Financial Group
SIRVA
Sweetwater Sound
Tim Didier Meats
Tom Kelley Buick – GMC
T. W. F Holding Co.
ORGANIZATIONS / CLUBS
100+ Women Who Care
Active 20-30 Club
of Fort Wayne
Aldersgate UMC Book Club
Allen County Christmas Bureau
Angel Tree of First
Presbyterian Church
Angel Tree of Trinity
Episcopal Church
Church Women United
Council on Senior Services
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Fort Wayne Jewish Federation
Fort Wayne Medical Society
Fort Wayne Urban League
Fraternal Order of Eagles
#3512
IBEW Union Local 305
Knit and Kibitz Group of
Plymouth Congregational
Church
Quality Connection Committee
of IBEW Local Union 305
Rebekah Circle of Trinity
English Lutheran Church
South Side Optimist Club
Southwest Circle of Trinity
English Lutheran Church
Standish Colony Circle of
Plymouth Congregational
Church
Theta Theta of Psi Iota Xi
Sorority
United Methodist Women
of First Wayne Street UMC
Wednesday Bridge Club
WELCA of Trinity English
Lutheran Church
West Central Neighborhood
Association
Women of First Wayne
Street UMC
INDIVIDUALS
Kathy Adair
Jon and Jen Adams
Gene and Vivian Allen
Janet Altmeyer
Dave and Lisa Amick
Mike Anderson
Sondra Ankenbruck
Mary Joe and Mark Ardington
Dr. Robert and Deborah Arnold
Libby and Tim Ash
Bob and Linda Assaley
Lynn and Bill Ault
Sandra and Peter Barleben
John and Eugenia Barnett
Tom and Anne Barnett
Shelby Bassett
Stephen and Elizabeth Bassett
Alison Bauer
Chris and Amber Bauer
Suzanne Beard
Patricia Beaty
Bob and Joanne Beatty
Bill and Linda Becker
Deb Beckman
David and Janet Bell
Sharon Bell
Kelly Bellis
Carolyn Beltz
Barry and Karen Berggoetz
Sandra Bickhart
Kelly and Rick Biddle
Eric and Karen Bieberich
Janet Bircheff
Rachel Blakeman
Linda Bloom
Craig and Nancy Bobay
Ann and Dave Bobilya
Margaret Bock
Jon Bomberger and
Kathy Roudebush
Linda and Wayne Boyd
Rose Boyle
John Brandt and Mary
Lieberman Brandt
Art and Lou Brickman
Michael and Nancy Briggs
Kate Brogan and Bob Bayer
Casi Bromelmeier
Andy and Pam Brooks
Joe and Katie Brown
Joanne Bruce
Burt and Ann Brunner
John and Kerry Burda
Kevin Burns
Marcille Burtch
Jim Bushey
Linda and Ron Buskirk
Steve and Cindy Cadwallader
James and Susan Campbell
Sandy and Jim Carden
Jeremy and Abby Carnahan
Heather and Jason Carpenter
Rabbi Javier Cattapan
Lindsay Chaille
Kendric Christener
Mary Clark
Will and Ginny Clark
Senator Dan Coats
Nelson Coats
Virginia Coats
Joe and Leslie Cohen
Michael Colagrossi
Rebecca Coleman
Mark Collier
Tim and Deborah Collier
Valda Collier
Kris Connerly
Matt and Julie Connor
Zachary Converse
Drew and Emily Coolidge
Georgia Cook
Vicky Coppock
Joe and Janet Corah
Joan Coslow
Robert Cowan
Troy and Ann Cozad
John and Marcia Crawford
Wendell and Mary Cree
Sarah Cronin
Ralph and Diane Crowe
Sandy and Brian Crowl
Mary Cummings
Larry and Amy Dahl
Joe and Dene Dahm
Amanda Davis
Pauline Deal
Shannon and Mike Deganutti
Tim and Ann Dempsey
Scott and Molly Denning
Ruth and Kees deWit
Tim and Janet Didier
Bob and Jeanne Dietrich
Joeff and Kristyn Dingeldein
Robert and Elizabeth Doelling
Sandra Dolson
Carol Dominque
Richard and Vera Doner
Sharon Dorsey
Alice Dow-Brazier
Joleen and Phil Downs
Cheryl and Randy Dunn
Suzanne Dunn
Dr. Jack and Tamara Dyer
Gwyn and Brandon Eastom
THANKS TO OUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS FOR 2015 AND 2016
Suzanne Echtenkamp
Ned and Sally Edington
Sam Eggold
Rev. Tom Eggold
Lois Ehinger
Ben and Sharon Eisbart
John Emenhiser
Janice Eplett
Gary and Luanne Erdos
Paul and Mary Everett
Carolyn Ewing
Dan and Lois Ewing
Mary Feitler
James Fenton
William Fincher
Melanie and Adam Fogwell
Arie and Nessie Forbing
Michele Fortune
Victoria Foss
Brian and Karen Francisco
Rick Franklin
Pastor Dick Frazier
Shilo Freel
Fran and Ann Frellick
Carole Fuller
Herb Fuller
Mike Fulton
Scott and Julie Gabriel
Sarah Gaff
Tim and Jennifer Gardner
Gloria Garr
Brett and Beth Gemlick
Gary and Mary Gerard
Cathy German
Katie German
Nina and Jeff Gery
Susyn and Mark GiaQuinta
Dr. Alan and Barbara Gilbert
Dr. John Gilbert
Patrick Gillan
Roy and Mary Gilliom
Sue Gilson
Scott and Melissa Glaze
Leonard and Rikki Goldstein
Susan Goode
David Goodman
Christine Goshert
Cindy and Jeff Goshert
Lisa Gottfried
Nancy Graham-Sites
Mike and Karen Grashoff
Chole Gray
Kris Gray
Jim Greco
Lauren Griffith
Rick and Amy Grinsfelder
Tricia Guadnola
Bruce and Deb Guebard
Sharon Gustin
Sajjad Habib
Tim and Diane Haffner
Bob and Melanie Hall
Bill and Kathy Hancock
Jill Hancock
Ashley and Adam Hand
Tom and Cari Hardin
Donnette Harold
Tony Hartley
Kim and Keith Hartman
Fred and Linda Hasecke
Elizabeth Hawkins
Alicia Heacock
Frances Headings
Jeff and Tiffany Helton
Donna Henschen
Julia Heine
Ann Herman
Jeff and Tiffany Helton
Jerry Henry Jr.
Mayor Tom and Cindy Henry
Tony and Susan Henry
Doug Hicks
Richard and Barbara Hill
Maureen Hillary
Lana Hille
Anne Hines
Michelle and Jeff Hipskind
John Hirsch
Fred and Jill Hite
Lois Hoelle
Alan Hofer
Diane and Gary Hoffmann
Robert and Terese Holada
Becky and Steve Hollingsworth
Rich and Kathi Honig
Sarah Hooley
Cheryl Hornbeck
Roy and Nikki Horther
Penny Hovart
George Huber
Jeff and Stacey Hudson
Diane Humphrey
Penny Hundley
John and Cindy Husar
Brian and Kelly Hutner
Alanza Jackson
Todd and Kristie Jacobs
Julia James
Janet Jandeh
Karen and Larry Jenkins
Bob and Donna Jesse
Calum and Leah Johnson
Robert Johnson
William and Virginia Johnson
Lynne Jones
Judy Justice
Toni Justice
Ashok Kadambi
Judy Kalb
Linda and Marty Kaplan
Ahmad Karim
Jan Karrick
James and Michaeleen Kasmier
Jennifer Kasmier
Matthew Katinsky
Andy and Janet Katz
Ron Keck
Emily Keirns
Charlie and Pat Kell
Linda Kelly
Maureen Kelly
Tom Kelly
Jane Keltsch
Rebecca Kelty
Lisa Kemp
Barbara Kerch
Geoff King
Jean Kinsey
Terry Kitch
Katherine Knudson
Marcelle E. Koomjohn
Designated Endowment
Fund
Dave and Amy Korte
Abigail Kopen and Doug Noble
Tari Kovets
Justine Kramer
Lionel and Ann Kreamer
George and Marty Krestik
Jeff and Alice Krull
Paul and Kristine Lagemann
Floyd and Betty Lou Lancia
Linda Land and John Noble
Linda and Ron Landin
Kathy Lash
Joe and Ginny Laudadio
Becky Lawrence
Chung and Seng Lee
Dave and Cassie Lee
Judge William and Judy Lee
Steve and Stephanie LeFebvre
Ethan and Grayson Lehman
Tyler and Julie Lehman
Arianne and Jeff Lehn
Lisa Liechty-Steele
and Todd Steele
Eric Lindquist
Sam and Joan Lipscomb
Brenda and Brian Little
Denny and Carla Logan
David and Melissa Long
Lois Lovinger
Carol Lupke
Alexandra MacCracken
Kenneth Mahoney
Keri Majdecki
Barbara and Harry Manges
Gayle and Steve Mann
Elaine and Ron Marker
Anne and Ed Martin
John Martin
Mark and Karen Martin
Leonard and Cookie Mastbaum
Dr. Mike Mastrangelo
Mindy and Craig Mathison
Dan and Terri Maucher
Galen and Mary Maus
Rosemary and Ron Mausser
John Maxson and Krista Schloss
Julie McCaffrey
Sharon McCaulay
Kimberly McCoy
Mary McDonald and Ward Miller
Dennis and Jeannette McFadden
Michael and Linda McGahey
Clare and Mark McKinley
Deborah McMahan
Kimberly McMahon
Barbara McMaken
Mike and Dawn Merryman
Janet Meyer
Susan and David Meyer
Vickie Meyers
Dan and Molly Michael
Esther Miller
Flemming and Lori Miller
Joanne and Stanley Miller
Laura Miller
Phillip and Patricia Miller
and Family
Dr. Scott Miller
Megan and Dave Milne
Mark Minnick
Chris and Sue Mitson
Garry and Linda Moor
Ray and Nancy Moore
Mike and Mary Musson
Paul and Michele Musson
Bob and Judy Myers
Amber and Russell Mynthier
Donald and Susan Natoli
Jerrold and Nancy Neibert
Stu and Natalie Neiswonger
Erin Ness
Todd and Chris Nerzig
Sara Nettleton
Ron and Brenda
Neuenschwander
Leslie Nichol
Ellie and Eric Nickeson
David Nicole
Joyce Nielsen
Stephanie Nitschmann
Craig and Vinnie Nix
Bill and Nancy Noble
Mary Ellen and Joseph Nolte
Donna and Dan North
Christopher and Lauren
Nusbaum
Pam and Denny Nusbaum
Cindi and Greg Odle
John and Martin Odle
Mary Okeson
Don and Becky Olsen
Veronica and Todd Orme
Mark and Laura
O’Shaughnessy
John and Kay Pannkuk
Paul Papier
Jenny and Dave Paris
Alison and Larry Park
Chip and Carrie Parrish
Stan and Jean Parrish
Marty Pastura
Apexa and Dak Patel
Arnold and Mary Patten
Brian Paul
Dennis Pauwels
Bev Payne
Sally Penn
Catherine and Fred Peterson
Delores Pettit
Diane and Hud Pfeiffer
Rev. Arnold O. Pierson
Pauline and Ward Prentice
Bryan Putt
Ann Marie and Steve Queen
Lois Raber
Ofe Ramirez
Bill and Sue Ransom
Charles Ray
Deepkaran and Seema Reddy
John and Beth Reimbold
Carol Reinking
Bonnie Reynolds
Dennis, Marcia and Orin
Reynolds
Beth Rheinheimer
Matt and Stacy Rhody
Kathleen and Edward Rich
Lois Richter
Brian and Julie Risley
Alice Robinson
Dennis and Julie Robinson
Jessica Rodgers
Jen Roe and Courtney Reimer
Ron and Gina Rohrbacher
Patricia Roller and Pete Kelly
Jeff Romano
Cookie and David Rosenblum
Jenna Rosenbury
Lois and Bob Roundy
Kathy and Mac Routen
Kathy Rowand
Michael and Laura Rowe
Joan and John Ruble
Rhys and Laura Rudolph
Tom Rumschlag
Helen and Robert Runge
SuzAnne Runge
Chris Rupp
Carol Salge
Karleen Sanford
Kathleen Sanford
John and Jenny Sargent
Janet Sarratore
Karen Schoenefeld
Rick and Kay Schory
Nancy Schram
Robert and Martha Schreck
Steve and Lara Schreck
Janice Schroeder
Carol and Dick Schwartz
Kelly Scott
Mary Scrogham
Carol Shedd
Tracy and Gretchen Shellabarger
Carolyn Shelton
Joan Sherman
Orlo and Dorothy Shifley
Dick Shively
Sonya Shively
Clare Shoaff
Dave Sholl
Annette Zirkle Shuler
John and Nancy Shumlas
Amy Sickels
Todd and Kathy Sider
Taff Sillman
David and Ann Silletto
Jim and Linda Simon
Vivian Skadron
Carole and Jeff Slater
Betty Slen
Ben Sloss
Erin and Bryan Smith
Vaun Smith
Rita and Tom Snelling
Kathy Snowden
Laurie Snyder
Derek Sommers
Chris and Jen Sosebee
Andy and Jan Spalding
Dr. David and Rosemary
Spalding
Mary Louise Spice
Arnie Spiering
Colleen Statler Family
Andrew and Megan Steenman
Dr. Susan Steffy
Betty Stein
John Stein
Todd and Janet Stephenson
Richard Stevenson
JR Stopperich
Maxine Stovall
James Strokotter
Deborah Sturges
Steve and Sandy Sullivan
Matt and Cammy Sutter
Bob and Kim Sutton
Janet and Jim Sutton
Linda Sutton
Tom and Sally Swihart
Alan Swim
Tom Szafranski
Emma Taylor-Metcalf
Mario and Nanette Teixeira
Joyce Ternet
Thomas and Kim Tharp
Philip Thieme
Martha Thomas
Darrell and Phyllis Thompson
David and Katie Thompson
Don Thornton
Alexandra Tigges
Tom and Cheryl Till
Rachel Tobin-Smith
Charlotte Tompkins
Dolores Tomusk
Colleen Tonn
Ray Treen
Robin Tribbett
Steve and Sally Trotter
Heather and Scott Twomey
Liz Tyndall Johnson
Loren Tyndall
Faith and Dave Van Gilder
Hermine Van Nuis
Greg and Mary Pat Veerkamp
Aaron and Michelle Villaruz
Barbara Wachtman and
Tom Skillman
Ben and Tammy Wahli
James Walker
Ann Wallace and Mark Troutman
Gordon Walter
Michael Walter
Mary Walters
Lisa Waterman
Larry Wardlaw
Barb and John Waszak
Courtney Waterman and
John Meyer
Brett and Susan Weaver
Herbert and Lorriane Weier
Rob Weigand
Larry Weigand
Paul Wendelin
Martin and Shirley Weissert
Christine Welling
John and Ginny Whan
Debbie and Al Wildrick
Trisha Wilhelm
Dorothy Williams
Janet Williams
Leslie and John Wilson
Pete and Melani Wilson
Jennifer Winklejohn
Don and Ginny Wolf
James Wolf
Lora Wonderly
Jerry and Sue Wood
Joann Wyatt
Ken and Louise Yahne
Lisa Yarian
Al Yoder
Kyla Zehr
Rolf Zierow
Dave and Molly Zirille
Frank and Rena Zirille
Tony and Joy Zirille
Beth and Dan Zweig
Maria Zwiep
THANKS TO OUR IN KIND DONORS FOR 2015 AND 2016
Abigail Circle of Trinity English
Lutheran Church
Jack Adams
Adams Radio Group
Nasreen Ahmed
Aldersgate UMC
Allen County Christmas Bureau
Teresa Allman
Dave and Lisa Amick
Mike Anderson
Ann Arnold
Jerry Armstrong
Around the Corner
Artlink
Brett Aschliman
Hubie Ashcraft
Leanne Asher
Lynette Asher
Nicholas Asher
Associated Churches of
Fort Wayne
Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Museum
Bill and Lynn Ault
Marilyn Auriti
AWP Sports Training
Kathy Ayres
Sandee Barleben
Willie Dean Barnes
John Barnett
Linn Bartling
Alison Bauer
Jeanette Baumert
Be Married
Susie Beard
Joanne Beatty
Jean Beaubien
Lisa Beaupre
Bill and Linda Becker
Victoria Bennett
Jerry Berghoff
Berne Apparel
Biaggi’s Ristorante
Janet Bircheff
Black Canyon
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
Nan Bloodgood
Bridget Bogdon
Dale Borne
Bob and Carol Bosserman
Bourbon Street Hideaway
Bruce Boxberger
Esther Boyd
Heather Brackeen
Sandra Brewer
Brewers Art Supply
Zachary Briggs
Broadview Florist and
Greenhouses
Shane Brodbeck
Casi Bromelmeier
John Brooks
Cathy Brown
Gloria Brown
Joanne Bruce
Pam Bryan
Donna Bryant
Ryan Buckner
Barbara Bugg
John and Kerry Burda
Katie Burrows
Marcille Burtch
Lauren Butler
Aaron Butts
Jack Caffray and Family
Dennis Callison
James Campbell
Jim Campbell
Betty Canavati
Canterbury High School
Canterbury Lower School
Cap ‘n Cork
Eleanor Cappelli
Sandy Carden
Gary Carnes
Colleen Carpenter
Melanie Carper
CASA Restaurant Group
Catablu Grille
Rabbi Javier Cattapan
Cerulean Restaurant
Lindsay Chaille
Chappell’s Restaurant
Kurt Chelius
Kim Chen
Chick-Fil-A
Chop’s
Church Women United of
Fort Wayne Baptist Church
Cathie Cicchiello
Cinda b
Cindy’s Diner
Cinemedia (Coldwater
Crossing Theatre)
Ginny Clark
Club Soda
Barbara and Larry Codding
Andy Coffman
Carolyn Cole
Columbia Club
Abby Coolidge
Emily and Drew Coolidge
Comcast Spotlight
Community
Transportation Network
Coney Island
Congregation Achduth Vesholom
Kris Connerly
Connor Prairie History Park
Pam Coolman
Cookie Cottage
Cork ‘n Cleaver
Joan Coslow
Talisa Covey
Robert Cowen
Kimberly Crawford
Marcia Crawford
Creative Framing
Creative Women of the World
Sandy and Brian Crowl
Stephen Danenfelser
Sue Danenfelser
Dan Daniels
Amanda Davis
Lyndsay and Jeff Davis
Teresa Davis
DeBrand Fine Chocolates
Deer Park Irish Pub
William Deller
Delta Omega Sorority
Molly and Scott Denning
Robert DeNyse
Jeanne Dietrich
Disney World
Do it Best Corp.
RaeAnn Dobler
Elizabeth Doelling
Don Hall’s Restaurants
Inga Donovan
Done Rite Cleaners
Kira and Murield Downey
Downtown Courtyard by
Marriott
Cheryl Dunn
Suzanne Dunn
Ellen Durnell
Eagle Marsh / Little Wetlands
Early Ford V-8 Foundation
Museum
Laura Eckert
Tina and Fred Eckart
Rev. Tom Eggold
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Emmanuel – St. Michael’s
Garden Club
Englewood Health and
Rehabilitation Center
Rev. Gregory Enstrom
Equity Investment Group
Employees
Pastor Gary Erdos
Janet Ettensohn
Mary Everett
Faegre Baker Daniels
Federated Media
Judy Fehlhaber
Kim Fenoglio
The Find Shop
Fire Keepers Casino - Hotel
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Theater
Pastor Brian Flory
Melanie Fogwell
Fort Wayne Ballet
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Veterinary Hospital
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
Fort Wayne Country Club
Fort Wayne Curling Club
Fort Wayne CW
Fort Wayne Friends Meeting
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne Komets
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Fort Wayne Newspapers
Fort Wayne News Sentinel
Fort Wayne TinCaps
Jay Fox
Jennifer Frank
Kristina Fraser
Jennifer Frazier
Laura Frederick
Shilo Freel
Fresh Market
Freshii at the Harrison
Toni and Dennis Fudge
Donna Fulkerson
Ted Fullmer
FUN 101.7
Rev. John Gardner
Gay’s Hops-N-Schnapps
Kari Geary
Diane Gebfert
Connie Gerber
Anthony Gery
Dominic Gery
Josie Gery
Nina and Jeff Gery
Sue Gilson
Melissa Glaze
The Golden
David Goodman
Cindy and Jeff Goshert
Lisa Gottfried
Grace Presbyterian Church
Nancy Graham-Sites
Granite City Food & Brewery
Grant Street Inn
Angela Green
Carole Green
Diane Allen Groenert
Brian Grubb
Rhonda Gump
Tim Haffner
Melanie Hall
Dr. Thomas Hansen
Ray Hapner
Chris and Laura Harrington
Jesse Harris
Linda Hartley
Debbie Hartman
Linda and Fred Hasecke
Lee Hatmaker
Vicki and Jim Heckman
Julia Heine
Peg Heinze
Janet Helfrich
Tony Henry
Pam Hestermann
Connie Heston
Hideout 125
Julie High
Lana Hille
Michelle Hipskind
Becky and Steve Hollingsworth
Homestead Key Club
Honey Baked Ham Company
Honeywell Center
Rich and Kathi Honig
Honorettes Club –
General Electric
The Hoppy Gnome
Roy Horther
Roy Hossler
Emily Hostetter
Mike Houser
Diane Humphrey
Cindy Hunt
Jennifer Hunter
Indiana Restaurant and
Lodging Association
Indiana State’s Attorney
General’s Office
Indiana University
IPFW’s Big Event
IPFW Women’s Study Group
The Italian Connection
Todd and Kristie Jacobs
Rhonda Jagger
Preeti Jain
Jamison Meats
Sharon Jandron
Karen and Larry Jenkins
Cheryl Johnson
Lora Johnson
Susan Johnston
Jolly Gaters of Aldersgate UMC
Melissa Joseph
Joseph Decuis
Judy Justice and Jim Uebelhoer
James and Michaeleen Kasmier
Lois Kaufmann-Hunsberger
Carla Kay
Ron Keck
Keefer Printing
Tom Kelly
Michelle Kennell
Micki Kepes
Susan Keirn Kester
Sue Kienzle
Brooksie King
Geoff King
Keith Kirbach
Rev. Chris Kirwan
Jane Knapczyk
Gene and Nora Knoch
Katherine Knudson
Dee Koehl
Abigail Kopen
Jim Kruse
Kruse Automotive
Kory and Jenna Kuhn
John Kuker
Kyle Lake
Karen Landel
Dr. Linda Landin
Joe and Ginny Laudadio
Beth Lawrence
Jerry Lawson
Mike Lee
Arianne Lehn and Jeff Lehn
Lisa Liechty – Steele
Lilly Hill Hand-Crafted Jewelry
Linda Linker
Sam Lipscomb
Stacie Little
Melissa Long
Sarah Long
Sophie Long
Jacquie Loomis
Kathryn Lopez
Susie Lowden
Lutheran Hospital Surgical
Association
Lyn-Maree’s Boutique
Dr. Jerry and Diane Mackel
Rachel Maciejewski
Teri and Michael Maciejewski
MAGIC 95.1
Tina Majdecki
Keri Majdecki
Sanna Malloy
Manchester College of
Pharmacy
Barb and Harry Manges
Stacy and Tom Manges
Alice Martin
Brenda Martin
Carol Marshall
Terry Maucher
El El Maw
John Maxson and Krista
Schloss
Sharon McCaulay
Tom McCay
Brian McCorkell
Mary McDonald
Bonnie McGowen
Michael and Carol McLaughlin
Judith Melton
Tammy Menkes
Tom Mensch
Gloria Mertens
Janet Meyer
Mark Meyer
Dan and Molly Michael
Midwest Eye Consultants
Don Milledge
Gloria Miller
Judy Miller
Susan Miller
Sandy Moliere
Ashley Montgomery
John and Jackie Moore
Misty Moore
Moring’s Flowers and Gifts
Brenda Mudrack
Bruce Muller
Helen Muntzinger
Mike and Mary Musson
Paul and Michele Musson
myoga
Naked Tschopstix
National Automotive and
Truck Museum
National Military History
Museum
NBC 33
Mike Neher
New American Conservatory
Ellie Nickeson
Nancy and Bill Noble
Darlene Norden
Chris Nusbaum
Charles Nussbaum
Rev. Kathleen O’Connell
Cindi, Greg, Ryan and
Alex Odle
Pastor Paul Offhaus
Becky Olsen
Kyle O’Malley
Veronica Orme
Mary Jane and Kenneth
Ormerod
Becky Ormsby
O Yeah Toys
The Oyster Bar
Paragon Steel
Kathy and Tom Parisi
Pisamai Park
Parkview Hospital
Stan and Jean Parrish
Apexa and Dak Patel
Paula’s on Main
Jon and Sharon Payne
PBS39
Diane Pearson
Peg Perego USA
Cindy Peters
Catherine Peterson
Connie Petty
Margie Pfister
Virginia Pflueger
Rev. Ruth Phillips
Rev. Ann Pitman
John and Amera Platt
Plex North
Plymouth Congregational
Church
Melissa, Brian, Carleigh
and BreeAnne Polston
Betsy Potts
Trish Poursanidis
Cherrish Powell
Kathy Profit
Pyromation, Inc.
Ann Marie Queen
Lois Quill
Sue Ransom
Andrew Ray
Vernon Ray
Chris and Dana Reber
THANKS TO OUR IN KIND DONORS FOR 2015 AND 2016
Nancy Reed
Nedreena Reese and Family
Beth Reimbold
Lydia Reimbold
Lisa Rennecker
Beth Rheinheimer
Stacy Rhody
Lori Richey
Tim Rietdorf
Kay Roberts
Dennis and Julie Robinson
Marlas Robrock
Debrah Roermisch
Pat Roller and Pete Kelly
Sophia Rosenblum
Jenna Rosenbury
Stephanie Ross
Kathy and Mac Routen
Mike and Nancy Rowe
John and Joan Ruble
Sue Ruich
SuzAnne Runge
Michael Ryan
St. John Lutheran Church
St. Martin’s Health Care
Services of DeKalb County
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Darlene Salvio
Darlene Sarkisian
Ellen and Joel Sauers
Sav-A-Lot Food Stores
Barb Schoppman
Jaki Schreier
Helen Schueler
Carol and Dick Schwartz
Beverly Schweizer
Screenvision (Carmike
Theatres)
Sally Segerson
Angie Selzer
Linda and Jim Seney
Service Systems Associates
Steven and Susan Shaikh
Vanessa Sheckler
Hope and John Sheehan
Rev. Misty-Dawn Shelly
Carolyn Shelton
Tony Shelton
Barbara Shoppman
Nancy Shumlas
Katherine and Todd Sider
Taff Silliman
Karen Simmons
Mary Simpson
Brook and Carey Sipe
Mark and Cathy Slater
Lincoln and Kristine Slentz
Abby Smith
Ed Smith
Jeff Smith
Juliette Smith
Mike Smyth
Laurie Snyder
Derek Sommers
South Wayne Elementary
School
Nancy Springer
Laura and Hoyt Stafford
Star 88.3 Radio
STAR Financial Bank
Rex Stinson
Melyssa and Todd Stock
Edie Stoneking
Dave Stouder
Joyce Stuckey
Study Elementary School
Garden Club
Terry Stumpf
Summit Cleaning Service
Cammy Sutter
Sushi by Cletus
Sweets So Geek
Sweetwater Sound
Ben and Laura Sutton
Bob and Kim Sutton
Denny and Joni Sutton
Jim and Janet Sutton
Tattoo Fort Wayne –
Miss Lauren
Andrea and Hal Thomas
Mike Thomas
Jana Thompson
Nancy Thompson
Tina Thompson
Barb Thuma
Ava Thuringer
Judy Tietje
Tom and Cheryl Till
Mike Tittle
Dolores Tomusk
The Trove Shop
Tim Didier Meats
Susan Todd
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Patty Tritch
Sally Trotter
United Way of Allen County
Birtia Vance
Faith Van Gilder
Dan Veerkamp
Viamedia / Frontier Fios
Michelle and Aaron Villaruz
Vincent Village
Jan Wagoner
Melissa Walda
Walgreens Pharmacy of
Waynedale
Dre’ Ameerha Walker
Ann Wallace
Wallace Manor B & B
Steven Walter
Marion Waltz
John Ward
WAJI
WANE-TV
Carol Warner
Carla Washington
Courtney Waterman
Jan Weaver
Dr. Derek Weber
A Weddings Only Florist
Rob Weigand
Larry Weigand
Becky Weimerskirch
Shirley and Martin Weissert
Wellspring Parent Club
Participants
WFFT Fox Local
Mary Lou Whateley
Whispering Meadows
Elementary School
Dian White
Hayley White
Terry White
Darryl and Susan Whittington
Father Phillip Widmann
Wildwood Racquet Club
Jacque Wilkerson
Karina Wilkinson
Fred Williams
Leslie Wilson
Melanie Wilson
WineTime
Cindy Witters
Katie Witters
WLDE
Nicole Wolfcale
Jerry Wood
Hailie Workman
Mark and Renae Worrel
WPTA 21 ALIVE
Judith Wright
Marsha Wright
David Wyatt
Ken Yahne
Young’s Greenhouse &
Flowers
ZB Media Productions
Kyla Zehr
Dave and Molly Zirille
Frank and Rena Zirille
Frankie Zirille
Gina Zirille
Joey Zirille
Nora Zirille
Rocco Zirille
Tony and Joy Zirille
Beth Zweig
Purdue Cooperative Extension
Nutrition Program
Purdue Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener Program
St. Anne Home
St. John Lutheran Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Save a Lot Food Stores
SCAN
Senior Saints of Grabill
Missionary Church
Study Elementary School
The Rescue Mission
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation
United Way of Allen County’s
2-1-1 Call Center
University of St. Francis Social
Work Department
Walgreens Pharmacy
Wayne Township Trustee’s
Office
WELCA of Trinity English
Lutheran Church
Winona History Center at
Grace College
YWCA
THANKS TO OUR COLLABORATORS FOR 2015 AND 2016
Abigail Circle of Trinity English
Lutheran Church
Aldersgate UMC Rachel Circle
Aldersgate UMC Pre School
Allen County Christmas Bureau
Allen County Public Library
Anthony Wayne Services /
Benchmark
Associated Churches of Fort
Wayne and Allen County
Audiences Unlimited
Byron Health Center
Canterbury Lower School
Canterbury Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
Cedars Hope
Community Corrections
Congregation Achduth
Vesholom
Crime Victim Care
Deer Park Irish Pub
Easter Seals – ARC of
Northeast Indiana
Edsall House Apartments
Embassy Theatre
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Englewood Health and
Rehabilitation Center
Fairington Apartments
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Wayne Area Planning
Council on Homelessness
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Veterinary Hospital Staff
Fort Wayne Community
Schools
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Fred Toenges Shoes
Friends of the Third World
Grace Presbyterian Church
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Home Nursing Service
Homeless Coalition of
Fort Wayne
Homestead High School
Soccer Team
Honorettes Club of
General Electric
IPFW Human Services
Department
Lamplight Inn of Fort Wayne
Lindley Elementary School
Lutheran Hospital Trauma
Center
National Able
Ossian Health and
Rehabilitation
Park Center
Paul Clarke Non Profit
Resource Center
Phoenix Manor Apartments
Plymouth Congregational
Church
Purdue 4-H Extension Program
WE BELIEVE
Its services will be responsive
to the needs of our diverse community;
be multi and intergenerational; and provide
consistent and nutritious food, clothing,
education, recreation, mentoring and
relationship-building.
THE CORNERSTONES OF WELLSPRING
FOCUS ON FORT WAYNE’S CENTRAL CITY
RESPECTFUL OF THE DIGNITY AND
INDIVIDUALITY OF OUR PARTICIPANTS
DIVERSITY OF PROGRAMMING
IN TERMS OF AGE, ETHNICITY AND NEED
INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
WIDE-BASE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ALWAYS FREE SERVICES
INTERFAITH CONGREGATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Emphasis on five key values
FORGIVENESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY,
TRUSTWORTHINESS AND TRUTHFULNESS
in general programming and key facets of the
Developmental Assets in youth services
WE BELIEVE
That the Fort Wayne community and its
needs will continue to grow, change, and
evolve. We will look for new and innovative
ways to effect positive change for the
underserved community.
WE BELIEVE
It is important for the agency to
be open-minded, acting as an advocate
and leader for social change and growth
in the Fort Wayne community. We understand
the importance of bringing together diverse
stakeholders from across the community
as we move toward collaborations.
Serving Fort Wayne’s Central City Every Day.
CARRYING OUT OUR CULTURAL CREED
MARCH 2017
COMMUNITY REPORT
People of faith working together to support and enrich
the lives of Fort Wayne’s central city residents.
1316 Broadway Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • 260 422-6618
www.WellspringInterfaith.org