Author Ali Brand Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Ali Brand graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a bachelors degree in English. For as long as she can remember, she has always loved writing, and she aspires to use her passion to promote her hometown. Ali Brand's Latest Articles College during COVID-19: How 3 Fort Wayne schools are faring By Ali Brand ● Healthy Communities ● November 11, 2020 Indiana Tech, Purdue Fort Wayne, and the University of Saint Francis share their takeaways from the COVID-19 college experience so far. Then & Now: How are catalytic projects transforming Northeast Indiana’s communities? By Ali Brand ● General ● April 1, 2020 Meet four projects making a difference in their cities—and advancing the region, as a whole. SPECIAL REPORT: How Parkview Health is making the Dupont-Diebold area a hot market for investment By Ali Brand ● General ● September 25, 2019 “Parkview’s story is one of growth,” Miles says, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. How hosting the Paralympic Qualifiers is making Fort Wayne more inclusive By Ali Brand ● Community Development ● June 19, 2019 The largest international event ever held in Fort Wayne is inspiring ways to enhance the area's accessibility. SPECIAL REPORT: What is northeast Indiana’s plan to reach 1 million residents? By Ali Brand ● General ● May 1, 2019 The Road to One Million is paved with collaboration and strategic funding. Preserving the language of his people: One Fort Wayne man’s mission to keep the Mon language alive By Ali Brand ● Arts and Culture ● March 27, 2019 As the Mon language dwindles worldwide, Fort Wayne resident Nai Sac Lun is recording it in a 1,500-page dictionary. This Fort Wayne artist is using discarded plastic to show appreciation for nature By Ali Brand ● Arts and Culture ● February 20, 2019 By visually reconnecting plastic to the natural world, Sayaka Ganz is fostering respect for the global environment. How do you attract artists and entrepreneurs to your city? Angola is offering affordable housing By Ali Brand ● Community Development ● February 6, 2019 "Craft beer helps, but affordable housing is key," studies say. What is at the root of community issues? It might be childhood trauma By Ali Brand ● Healthy Communities ● October 17, 2018 An Allen County initiative called Great KIDS make Great COMMUNITIES is offering support that changes lives. Destiny Rescue: Stopping the fastest growing illegal activity in the world By Ali Brand ● News ● August 29, 2018 An international organization based in North Webster is freeing hundreds of children from sex trafficking around the world. Posts pagination 1 2 Next