New Veterans Center Breaks Ground | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

Clothes for Joes just dropped the shovel on their new veterans service center in Fort Wayne — a game-changing one-stop hub offering clothes, showers, internet, mail access, and more, all designed to uplift homeless vets and their families. Thanks to Mike Ackels’ generous donation of the former East Side Automotive building, this mission is now taking shape with community support pouring in at the groundbreaking ceremony. With a $250K capital campaign underway, the goal is clear: turn this space into a fully equipped lifeline for those who’ve served. It’s not just bricks and mortar — it’s a…