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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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.
A community-wide initiative is underway to restore Fort Wayne’s Little Free Libraries
It’s been ten years since Little Free Libraries were built in Fort Wayne. Now one local club is reassessing their conditions and is asking for your help.
How embedded mental health professionals are helping students at FWCS
Graduate students studying counseling and social work at local universities are gaining experience and helping Fort Wayne Community Schools students via the EACH project.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Meet the Fort Wayne native channeling Harriet Tubman through storytelling and connection
Children’s author Caroline Brewer uses the power of literacy to introduce young readers to important themes.
Missing the basic elements: Bunche Montessori’s push for an inclusive, age-appropriate playground
The early childhood center will break ground on a new playground that reflects the needs of students this spring.
Creativity and collaboration are making climate education more accessible
Climate-change themed board games developed by a Fort Wayne resident and a global team invite people to take the first step toward sustainable living.
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.
A community-wide initiative is underway to restore Fort Wayne’s Little Free Libraries
It’s been ten years since Little Free Libraries were built in Fort Wayne. Now one local club is reassessing their conditions and is asking for your help.
How embedded mental health professionals are helping students at FWCS
Graduate students studying counseling and social work at local universities are gaining experience and helping Fort Wayne Community Schools students via the EACH project.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Meet the Fort Wayne native channeling Harriet Tubman through storytelling and connection
Children’s author Caroline Brewer uses the power of literacy to introduce young readers to important themes.
Missing the basic elements: Bunche Montessori’s push for an inclusive, age-appropriate playground
The early childhood center will break ground on a new playground that reflects the needs of students this spring.
Creativity and collaboration are making climate education more accessible
Climate-change themed board games developed by a Fort Wayne resident and a global team invite people to take the first step toward sustainable living.
