Bridging Allen County’s childcare gap
A new $2.5 million program in Allen County is taking aim at two sides of the local childcare crisis: families waiting for state assistance, and providers struggling to stay open while those families wait.
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Bridging policy and community: Research illuminates immigrants’ impact in Fort Wayne
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation's intern Sofia Vazquez explores changing immigration policies and their local impacts in a white paper.
FORT-ify Accelerator strengthens community in the digital age
The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator empowers local associations with connections to funding, resources, and face-to-face engagement opportunities to build stronger communities.
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Join Input Fort Wayne at Tall Rabbit for coffee, conversation, and a chance to share the issues, people, and neighborhood stories you think deserve more attention.
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Bringing neighbors together: Q&A with Réna Bradley on the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference
Neighborhood Planner Réna Bradley explains how the Inspire Conference supports local change-makers by connecting residents and sharing tools for building resilience.
How public art is showing up in Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods
Neighborhood leaders say art installations help evoke and maintain a sense of place, identity, and pride.
A fresh act for a historic spot: Strand Theatre finds new life and renewed community support
After years of uncertainty, Kendallville’s historic Strand Theatre is reborn.
Fort Wayne is rewriting the rulebook on rezoning to encourage development
Proactive rezoning removes some of the burden previously placed on residents, while helping shape and preserve neighborhood development.
Fort Wayne bets big on the future of its music economy
The formation of the Fort Wayne Music Office is the culmination of research, dialogue, and practicality.
Downtown Fort Wayne’s expansion brings services and community to Wells Street and Broadway businesses
The recently approved expansion of Downtown Fort Wayne into the Wells Street Corridor and Broadway has already shown benefits to its many businesses.
Partner Partner Content Bridging policy and community: Research illuminates immigrants’ impact in Fort Wayne
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation's intern Sofia Vazquez explores changing immigration policies and their local impacts in a white paper.
FORT-ify Accelerator strengthens community in the digital age
The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator empowers local associations with connections to funding, resources, and face-to-face engagement opportunities to build stronger communities.
Help shape future coverage – join our upcoming listening session
Join Input Fort Wayne at Tall Rabbit for coffee, conversation, and a chance to share the issues, people, and neighborhood stories you think deserve more attention.
Partner Partner Content Bringing neighbors together: Q&A with Réna Bradley on the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference
Neighborhood Planner Réna Bradley explains how the Inspire Conference supports local change-makers by connecting residents and sharing tools for building resilience.
How public art is showing up in Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods
Neighborhood leaders say art installations help evoke and maintain a sense of place, identity, and pride.
A fresh act for a historic spot: Strand Theatre finds new life and renewed community support
After years of uncertainty, Kendallville’s historic Strand Theatre is reborn.
Fort Wayne is rewriting the rulebook on rezoning to encourage development
Proactive rezoning removes some of the burden previously placed on residents, while helping shape and preserve neighborhood development.
Fort Wayne bets big on the future of its music economy
The formation of the Fort Wayne Music Office is the culmination of research, dialogue, and practicality.
Downtown Fort Wayne’s expansion brings services and community to Wells Street and Broadway businesses
The recently approved expansion of Downtown Fort Wayne into the Wells Street Corridor and Broadway has already shown benefits to its many businesses.
