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Brightpoint supports everyday life in northeast Indiana by helping individuals and families secure housing, keep the heat on, afford child care, navigate health coverage, and build financial stability—so our community can grow stronger.
Royce Nightenhelser is a good example of how support leads to stability. A U.S. Navy Veteran who served from 1994 to 1998, Royce returned to northeast Indiana after his military service, ready to build a stable life. But a series of unexpected challenges—medical issues, a divorce, and a knee injury that made it impossible to work—quickly changed his circumstances.
Without income or housing, Royce spent months sleeping in his car before finding temporary Veteran housing at a Fort Wayne shelter. That moment could have become a longterm crisis. Instead, it became a turning point—because support was available.
Through Brightpoint, Royce connected with a Family Development case worker who helped him take the next steps forward. Together, they created a plan focused on stability. Brightpoint helped Royce secure an apartment near Huntington, access assistance to turn on utilities, and connect to resources to furnish his home.
Those supports mattered. Stable housing gave Royce the foundation he needed to return to work, rebuild confidence, and move forward.
Today, Royce owns his own home, is remarried, and is proud of how far he has come. “I went from being totally homeless—and look at me now,” he said. “My life has completely turned around.”
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If you’re facing a tough season, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Brightpoint helps people meet essential needs and connect to the right resources—so stability can follow.
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Your support helps neighbors like Royce regain footing during pivotal moments. By investing in stability, you’re strengthening families, Veterans, and the broader northeast Indiana community.