Evansville Rescue Mission Receives $1.5 Million Capital Project Grant to
Complete Construction of the Snyder Center for Women and Children
Evansville, IN – Evansville Rescue Mission (ERM) and United Way of Southwestern Indiana
(UWSWI) are excited to announce that ERM has received a matching capital grant of up to $1.5 million from the Indiana United Ways Statewide Capital Projects Initiative in support of the Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children.
The Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children (CWC) is a transformative facility
designed to provide shelter, support, and resources for homeless women and children in the Evansville community. As part of the Evansville Rescue Mission, the CWC will offer emergency housing, case management, job and life skills training, childcare, mental health support, and access to healthcare. This center is more than a shelter—it’s a place of healing, stability, and empowerment, helping women and children rebuild their lives and achieve long-term independence. Through community support and partnerships, the CWC will serve as a beacon of hope for those in need.
The infusion of funding from the Indiana United Ways Statewide Capital Projects Initiative
allowed ERM to successfully complete their capital campaign, covering the purchase of the
building, renovations, and a few years of operating costs. This stability strengthens fundraising efforts by ERM to sustain and grow support for the entire organization.
“We recommended this project to the Indiana United Ways Statewide Capital Projects
Committee because the Board and staff believe the Center will be a tremendous asset not only for our community, but the entire region,” said Amy Mangold, President and CEO of UWSWI. “This grant, administered by Indiana United Ways, enabled ERM to close a critical gap in their capital campaign funding and made it possible to offer women and children a space to recover from homelessness, abuse, and other heartbreaking challenges in their lives. While we have other valuable, impactful partners doing similar work, we are inspired by ERM’s long-term, comprehensive approach. It’s an honor to be part of this life-changing work,” added Mangold.
“The need for the Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children in Evansville has never
been greater. Too many women and children in our community are facing homelessness with nowhere to turn, and there is a critical gap in services to provide them with the shelter and support they need,” said Tracy Gorman, President/CEO of Evansville Rescue Mission. “The CWC will fill that gap by offering not just a safe place to stay, but also the resources and guidance necessary to help women and children rebuild their lives. This center will be a beacon of hope, providing stability, empowerment, and a path to long-term independence for those who need it most,” Gorman added.
The Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony for ERM's Susan H. Snyder Center for
Women and Children (1400 Professional Blvd., Evansville, IN 47714) takes place on March
13, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The public is invited. Funding for this project was made possible due to UWSWI’s membership in Indiana United Ways, the state membership association for local United Ways serving Indiana counties.
