📍 1101 McKinnie Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46806  ·  501(c)(3) Nonprofit
260-755-1839 office@touchcareministries.org
Fort Wayne, Indiana · 46806

Uplifting
the '06.

Touch Care Ministries revitalizes Southeast Fort Wayne — bringing food, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity directly into the zip code where it's needed most.

Uplifting the '06 Campaign See the Need
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$500K+
Raised toward Uplifting the '06
$15M
Uplifting the '06 campaign goal
36K+
Square feet of planned community campus
5
Holistic pillars addressing root causes
Touch Care Ministries Community TCM Programs
Our Story

Built for the '06,
by the '06.

When Pastor Donna Spearman arrived in Southeast Fort Wayne, she saw not just what was missing — grocery stores, clinics, jobs — but the belief that this community deserved them. Touch Care Ministries was founded to close that gap, permanently.

"Why do we have to go? Why can't you bring your services to us? So that's what we're doing."
— Pastor Donna Spearman, CEO, Touch Care Ministries

Anchored at Kingdom First Ministries on 1101 McKinnie Avenue, TCM has built a thriving community garden, expanded health services, and launched the most ambitious neighborhood campaign in this zip code's history.

Uplifting the '06 Our Programs
Data-Driven Need

Why the '06
Cannot Wait.

These are not statistics. They are neighbors, children, and mothers. Every number is a life that Touch Care Ministries exists to transform.

21.5%
of families live in poverty — nearly 3× Indiana's state average of 8.4%
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2023
3×
The infant mortality rate for Black mothers in 46806 vs. the national average
Indiana State Dept. of Health
15 yrs
shorter life expectancy for babies born in 46806 vs. affluent Fort Wayne zip codes
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation
Food
Desert
USDA-classified — residents travel 1+ mile to reach a supermarket
USDA Food Access Research Atlas
16.6%
uninsured — more than double Indiana's 7.6% rate. Healthcare is inaccessible.
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2023
8.7%
of adults hold a college degree — vs. 35% nationally. Education gaps run deep.
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2023
Our Approach

Five Pillars of Holistic
Transformation

We don't treat symptoms — we address root causes. Five interlocking pillars working together to create lasting, generational change in the '06.

Food Security
Eliminating the food desert with an international grocery store, urban gardens, and food preparation education. Fresh, healthy food — finally in the neighborhood.
46806 is a USDA-designated food desert
Maternal & Infant Health
Our onsite health clinic specializes in maternal care. Babies born here face a 15-year shorter life expectancy. We're changing that — right here, in the zip code.
Infant mortality rate nearly 3× the national average
Education & Training
Job placement, interview coaching, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and mentoring for all ages. Mental health support is woven throughout — because healing and growth go hand in hand. Building economic mobility pathways from within the community.
Only 8.7% of adults hold a college degree
Hygiene & Basic Needs
Hygiene poverty is a silent crisis. Our affordable laundromat and hygiene resources provide dignity and stability — because basic needs are the foundation of everything else.
53.8% of residents rely on public health coverage
Youth & Parenting Programs
Youth programs in partnership with FWCS and local nonprofits, parenting education, and newborn care classes. We invest in the next generation by equipping both children and their parents to thrive.
Most diverse zip code in all of Fort Wayne
The Campus Vision

See What’s Coming

Architectural renderings of the 36,000+ sq ft Kingdom First & Touch Care campus — bringing laundry, grocery, community services, and ministry under one roof in the heart of the ’06.

Campus rendering — front elevation daytime
Campus rendering — side angle daytime
Campus rendering — Kingdom First sign night
Campus rendering — parking lot night view
Touch Care Farms - Free Vegetable Giveaway
Touch Care Farms
TCM Community
Community in Action
The 06
The '06
Uplifting the '06 Campus Rendering
Uplifting the '06 — The Vision
Capital Campaign · 2026

Uplifting the '06

A \$15 million campaign to build a 36,000+ sq ft campus that places every essential service directly inside the zip code — no one has to leave the '06 to get what they need.

  • International grocery store — eliminating the food desert
  • Onsite health clinic specializing in maternal care
  • Affordable laundromat addressing hygiene poverty
  • Expanded urban garden supplying local stores & restaurants
  • Job training, financial literacy & entrepreneurship center
  • Youth programs in partnership with FWCS and local nonprofits
Donate to Uplifting the '06
$15M
Total fundraising goal for the new community campus
$500K+
Already raised from community donors — silent campaign underway
36K+
Square feet of co-located community services
2026
Crowdfunding campaign launch & construction start
As Seen on WANE 15
"This will help snowball into raising funds within the general public." — Jeff Peat, Board Member & Private Banker, 1st Source Bank
Watch & Learn

Hear the Vision
Firsthand

Watch Pastor Donna Spearman and the TCM team share the vision for the '06 directly — in their own words.

What We Have Planned for the 06
Vision & Plans
What We Have Planned for the '06
▶ Click to watch on YouTube
Uplifting the '06 Informational Meeting
Community Meeting
Uplifting the '06 Informational Meeting
▶ Click to watch on YouTube
Leadership

Rooted in Community

Our board brings decades of ministry, medicine, business, and community development to the mission of transforming the '06.

DS
Pastor Donna Spearman
CEO
15+ years leading TCM alongside Kingdom First. Event planning entrepreneur, caterer, financial literacy educator, and motivational speaker. The visionary behind Uplifting the ’06.
JP
Jeff Peat
Board Chair · 1st Source Bank
Private banker leading the silent phase of Uplifting the ’06. Building philanthropic momentum and connecting TCM with Fort Wayne’s leading donors and institutions.
AS
Apostle David Spearman
Board Member · Senior Pastor
27+ years of ministry. Led Faith Ministries in Grand Rapids — child development center, senior day care, and 25+ national and international community programs.
JJ
Joe Jordan
Board Member
Committed community advocate bringing local expertise and civic leadership to the Uplifting the ’06 mission.
SS
Steve Shaffer
Board Member
Dedicated servant leader contributing strategic insight and partnership to Touch Care Ministries’ transformational work in Southeast Fort Wayne.
IH
Iric Headley
Board Member
Community-focused leader bringing vision and experience to support the health, equity, and economic renewal of the ’06.
MW
Marlon Wardlow
Board Member
Passionate advocate for the ’06 community, contributing leadership and dedication to the mission of lasting neighborhood transformation.
IR
Ingrid Robison
Board Member
Committed to empowering Southeast Fort Wayne through compassionate service and collaborative leadership on behalf of Touch Care Ministries.
NS
Nygel Simms
Board Member
Bringing energy and community roots to the TCM board, focused on building a healthier, stronger future for families in the ’06.
Get In Touch

Let's Connect.

Whether you want to volunteer, partner, donate, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.

Address
1101 McKinnie Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Phone
260-755-1839
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