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Desaray Bradley

Desaray Bradley

Desaray is expecting to graduate from Purdue University Fort Wayne in the spring of 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Communication: Media and Culture and a minor in Public Relations. She enjoys traveling, photography, and short story writing in her free time. 

Desaray Bradley's Latest Articles

Landlord Engagement Sessions, hosted by the Everyone Home Landlord Engagement Committee
How can building relationships with landlords assist local programs in addressing homelessness?

“We want to see ourselves as a resource and to be able to help both sides. We want to help support landlords and be open to those discussions and understand some of the struggles that they see and how we can potentially bridge that gap.”

GiveHear
Transforming lives through hearing assessments and hearing aid access

“Hearing loss and hearing aids are stigmatized in a way that maybe glasses aren’t because there’s an element of it that it’s an age thing. Unfortunately, the statistics are becoming more alarming for younger age groups.”

Jeff Hale and his mother
Navigating the challenges of an aging population and the caregivers who rise to the occasion

“We want to educate caregivers on the type of support that is available and then we help them tap into those resources so not only does it help them take care of their loved ones but also so that they can take care of themselves and get well deserved regular breaks from caregiving.”

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) invites third through fifth-grade students to engage in student-centered conversations about art.
Honeywell Arts In Education: Nurturing minds through art and innovation in Indiana schools

“It isn’t about the art itself but using it as a medium for critical thinking."

Khaliyah Penson, age 7, and her mom, Kendrea Penson, work together to prepare a meal as part of the Kids in the Kitchen class offered through Parkview.
Special Report: Parkview Health’s initiatives to address food insecurity

“We want everybody in the community– regardless of where they live, their income level, their age, race, ethnicity– we want everybody to have access to nourishing foods.”

Barber Benson Harvey, owner of Smooth Kutz, works on giving Roderick Williams a bald fade.
Bringing new life to the classic barbershop experience at Smooth Kutz Barbershop

“The pandemic really inspired me to keep cutting and get my LLC. I just didn’t stop grinding. I became disciplined enough to put my life in my hands and take care of my family.”

The Honeywell Arts Academy welcomes talented musical artists to immerse themselves in an experiential learning program like no other, comprised of group performances, entrepreneurial development fine-tuning, and more.
Honeywell Arts Academy: Nurturing creativity and inspiring the next generation of artists

“We really focus on how we can further support their careers. We've had a number of fellowship scholars return to perform on concert series here at Honeywell or even at donor events in other communities.”

Customers pick up their order from JB's "Cuisine Machine."
Why are food trucks so popular? Culinary entrepreneurs in Wabash weigh in

“We've found that in our area, having food trucks or mobile bars, actually increases tourism and attracts people here. which also increases foot traffic for other restaurants, businesses, and shops in the area.”

Rohli Booker with Aza Image Beauty & Brow Studio does a brow wax and fill eyebrow service for Toya T. in her studio.
This local entrepreneur is helping people tap into the power of natural beauty

“You know, the spaces that you go into and the way you present yourself influences your interactions with other people. It influences how you feel about yourself and how you project those feelings and how people interact with you.”

Attendees shop for fresh fruits and veggies at the HEAL Market.
Healthy food for everyone: Fort Wayne organizations fight food insecurity with nutrition and equity

"It's not merely about making sure residents have access to food, but also making sure they have access to quality, nutritious foods that won't end up causing more challenges in the long run."

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