By directing immigrants toward pathways for long-term success, a naturalization and legal assistance program can increase stability for local families and help maintain a strong economy.
“Our ultimate measure of success is whether our population grows. We want Wabash County to be a place where everyone feels they belong.”
The Macknificent Freedom Fest is Fort Wayne's official, week-long Juneteenth celebration.
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission hosted an artist talk at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art about the Pillars of Hope and Justice Monument in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“It is a time to educate, organize, and celebrate the Black community. It is about unity in the community. Our mission is to develop Renaissance Leaders and connect people and organizations with a collective conscience for community welfare and events, locally and abroad.”
“Let’s celebrate and honor history like this in Fort Wayne more often.”
We sit down with Faith Van Gilder, a founding member of the group, to learn more about AVOW's work and their hopes for Fort Wayne's future.
Fort Wayne's annual Diversity Awards seek to honor outstanding immigrants, refugees, and those who work to create a welcoming community in Northeast Indiana.
"There is a grieving process. Some things may never change but there’s a process of getting to the point of being proud of who we are."
We ask women in the Fort Wayne area to fill us in.
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