“It takes all of us working together, the private, non-profit and government sectors, to create a thriving community that offers everyone opportunities to succeed. The funding we’re announcing today helps local non-profit agencies provide critical services to our most vulnerable residents.”
“I don't think there are any artist residencies in Indiana, at least not ones that have a similar model. So it felt like there was potential for opening.”
“Despite the challenges, our team remains committed to our mission and the long-term vision for Citilink. Public transit is essential for Fort Wayne’s economic growth, elevating quality of life and opportunity for our neighbors who are non-driving. By focusing on solutions and partnerships, we’re working to ensure Citilink can continue to serve the community now and in the future.”
“Two months after we launched, we went viral on TikTok from a friend of a friend who made a post, and then we sold out in a day. It's kind of an entrepreneurial dream…that virality, that definitely opened eyes to what we were up to.”
“I think that takes real ownership over the community, like you are invested in it– you believe in it.”
“The 101 Guides are meaningful because they’re a way to help communities come together and better their neighborhoods.”
“It’s a week of honoring the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.”
“In a time where population growth is no longer a given, northeast Indiana’s population growth is a bright spot."
“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.”
“Instead of being ultra serious about it, the goal is to have some levity with it saying, ‘Hey, you know what, I tried this thing. It looks terrible. Here's what I hate about it. Here's what I would do differently next time.' The irony is that often what the artist hates, a viewer loves.”
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