St. Joseph Community Health Foundation

11/25/2025

Having a hard time with breastfeeding or not sure where to start? PrenatalPath.com can help. This free website connects moms in Allen County, Indiana, to trusted programs offering free and low-cost breastfeeding support, including help from lactation consultants, classes, and supplies. Get the guidance you need to feel confident and supported.

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11/21/2025

Wondering if you’re pregnant but worried about the cost of a test? PrenatalPath.com can help. This free website connects women in Allen County, Indiana, to trusted local clinics and programs offering free pregnancy tests and early support. Knowing early can help you plan ahead and get the care you need right away.

11/03/2025

In light of the food access difficulties many families are facing, we want to highlight a local resource: St. Mary’s Church Soup Kitchen in downtown Fort Wayne.

They’re open 7 days a week, serving hot, nourishing meals to anyone in need, no questions asked.

If you know someone who could use a warm meal and a welcoming space, St Mary’s Soup Kitchen is one of the many wonderful resources in our community who can help. Fort Wayne thrives when we lookout for one another.

Check out their website for meal hours and more:

St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen The Soup Kitchen started in 1975 when Father Tom was able to serve only a few bowls of soup at first through the doors of the Rectory, during that year the Soup Kitchen grew to serve 75,000 meals. Now serving over 300,000 meals a year, the Soup Kitchen responds to the call ...

11/03/2025

Struggling with the high cost of baby items or pregnancy care? PrenatalPath.com can help. This free website connects low-income families in Allen County, Indiana, to trusted programs offering free and low-cost essentials like diapers, formula, prenatal care, and more. Every resource is high quality and focused on supporting you and your baby from pregnancy through the first year, without breaking the bank.

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10/21/2025

The Board of Directors and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ announce the appointment of Matt Smith, PhD, as the next Chief Executive Officer of the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Smith will begin work at the local foundation on December 1, 2025, and formally assume full leadership responsibilities on January 1, 2026.

Smith will replace Meg Distler, who retires at the end of the year. Distler has served the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, a religious order of Catholic sisters, since 1993, when she began working at St. Joe Hospital, founded in 1869 by the PHJC as the first hospital in Fort Wayne, dedicated to the care of those most in need...

Read the whole story: https://sjchf.org/matt-smith-new-ceo/

10/20/2025

Expecting a baby or stepping into fatherhood? PrenatalPath.com is the go-to tool to help dads get the job done, supporting you every step of the way. This easy-to-use site connects new and expecting dads in Allen County, Indiana, to free and low-cost services from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Learn practical skills like changing diapers, soothing a crying baby, or balancing work and fatherhood. Find trusted local resources who can help with tips on bonding with your newborn, CPR classes, supporting your partner through stress or depression, and much more, all in one place.

Visit: https://prenatalpath.com

10/06/2025

Expecting a baby or caring for a little one? PrenatalPath.com is here to support you every step of the way. This easy-to-use site connects young moms in Allen County, Indiana, to free and low-cost services from pregnancy through baby’s first year. The website can be translated into Spanish and Burmese with just a click. Whether you need help with breastfeeding, safe sleep, or finding trusted local resources, it’s all in one place.

Visit: https://prenatalpath.com

10/01/2025

St. Joe Foundation Executive Director Meg Distler and Community Impact Director Jackie Martinez joined Northeast Indiana Local Food Network Executive Director Karen Petersen for the Local Food Network recently to help support programs that ensure vulnerable residents have access to healthy, local food. The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network is a valuable partner for the HEAL Markets and Double Up Indiana program. Read more about their programs at https://www.neifood.org/.

09/24/2025

Take a gentle walk, connect with other parents and caregivers, and get expert tips on prenatal and postpartum wellness, safe sleep, and baby care. A healthcare provider will be there to answer your questions in a relaxed, welcoming space. Children are welcome to join! Transportation can be provided.

Register today:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bUsG_C89f0eKEjEjKnLT-xgsZWNPBsBFjagTFdtaP1dUOEFITkhWVEpBT0I2S1ZGRlhLUUhZU01RQS4u

The Hopper will be there!

Attending Walk and Talk with a Doc fulfills the yearly education requirement to receive diapers from the Hopper. Wanting to pick up diapers? Make sure to register ahead of time or bring the necessary information with you on the day of the walk.

Register for the Hopper:
https://hmbindiana.jotform.com/252645809767977

09/18/2025

Join us for our next Mom & Me Day! Thanks to the Health First Allen County grant through the Allen County Department of Health and The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, we are holding our next Mom & Me Day on Monday, September 22nd! Spots are limited, RSVP here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/ed0c0de0baf1ace82bd788ae80cc40ed?r=use1

*Participants must live in 46802, 46803, 46806, 46809, or 46815. REAL ID check required day of the event.

09/17/2025

Ask An Attorney is happening now! There are still a few spots open for pre registration. Walk ins will be accommodated according to appointment availability. https://www.facebook.com/share/1AMNiRkq9J/

08/20/2025

Looking for free diapers or formula? PrenatalPath.com can help! This helpful website connects you to agencies and programs offering quality, free and low-cost baby supply necessities like diapers, formula, wipes, and more in Allen County, Indiana, to support moms and babies from pregnancy through one year old.

Visit: https://prenatalpath.com