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“This group is for everyone. However, I have seen a lot of transplants, people reintegrating back into Fort Wayne after moving away for a job or college, and mothers or people who have gone through major life changes really benefiting and appreciating this group.”
“My favorite part about it is seeing so many people from the community, so many of my coworkers and young people getting involved with a charity event like this – to come together for one common goal. I like seeing everyone come together to give back to a good cause.”
“Every game that you play is an application. You just have to be prepared and be ready for every game. It’s my job to make sure they’re prepared when the opportunity comes.”
Swizzle opened in May 2024 to offer a social space without alcohol that would be welcoming to all.
“Crowdfunding is not a sustainable funding model and we recognize that. But we do recognize that we have a lot of community members that want to be heard and they want to help and this is their opportunity to help. If we can raise enough funding to continue, then we will look at our other revenue streams.”
“It kind of just organically became this thing where we bring in people and host local art shows."
“We have videos of the coffee producers and the tea producers. People can see the actual workers picking the coffee cherries. We’ve learned a lot about how coffee is grown and we get to show people that.”
“Some people don't necessarily want to be recognized or patted on the back or seek out that attention just because they did something that was a small, kind gesture, but I think more so today than ever we need to shed light on that.”
“We’d go over there, they’d come over here, at least half of the time. I’m not sure whose idea it was, but someone asked, ‘Wouldn’t it be easier if we all lived together?’”
Pufferbelly Junction Ice Cream sells ice cream by the scoop in a variety of flavors, including dairy-free options.
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