Civic & Nonprofits

Coverage of people and works undertaken by local government and nonprofits that provide innovative solutions for the community.

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.

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From mushrooms to vegan meals: Windrose Exchange is building a more inclusive workforce

Windrose Exchange team members get real-world experience in a supportive work environment.

How an Indiana organization is defending voting rights through education and advocacy

Count US IN offers tools to increase voter turnout and political participation, especially in minorities and marginalized communities.

Summit City Climbing Company is reaching new heights through the power of community

Despite initial setbacks, Co-Founder Edwin Chow says Summit City Climbing is a testament to the spirit of collaboration.

Can volunteer walk audits help fix Fort Wayne’s accessibility data gap?

With thousands of intersections to manage and limited staff, cities face a data challenge. Volunteer walk audits may offer a way to fill in the gaps.

Bridging the Hunger Gap in Rural Northeast Indiana 

Programs like Community Harvest Food Bank’s Farm Wagon provide a lifeline to hundreds of rural families each year.

Meet the organizations shaping civic engagement and action in northeast Indiana

Volunteers dedicate time and effort to advocacy, education, and community building in hopes of uniting people around real-world issues.

How Wabash County is responding to food insecurity
Food aid in Allen County

Find resources or learn how to support these 11 organizations working to provide hunger relief in Allen County and beyond.

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne asks community to support local nonprofits for #GivingTuesdayFW Challenge

Leading up to Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation is encouraging charitable giving to area nonprofits.

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