Planting seeds for a greener future: Huntington celebrates ‘Oaktober’ with new city forester
For the first annual Oaktober, Huntington planted 500 trees across the town to boost its urban forest.
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Brave Bags: A community-based program supporting children in crisis
Blessings in a Backpack’s Brave Bag initiative provides necessities and comfort items to support children during crises.
Meet Bri Andrews: A local advocate focused on solutions
“Now, I use my story to teach others how to reclaim their power, to advocate for policies that break cycles of harm, and to model a faith that meets people in their pain without judgment. This work isn’t charity – it's justice in action. It’s being the change that I want to see in this world."
Making a difference locally: Three tips for volunteering
“I think that takes real ownership over the community, like you are invested in it– you believe in it.”
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Beyond the factory floor: Manufacturing companies making a difference in Wabash County
“You always hear about Paperworks and Ford Meter Box always stepping up and filling in the need. It goes back to the size of the community, where employers realize that they have a huge impact on the livelihood of our individual citizens and as a community as a whole.”
Blog: Young leaders, big impact: Meet the students raising awareness and funds for cancer research
"This year, we’ve committed ourselves to something different. We're dedicating ourselves to instilling positive change wherever we go, whether it's with a simple smile or through something more impactful, like our Student Visionaries of the Year campaign."
How the Winona Lake Trail Fest brings its community together to support trails
“It’s a great way to cap off the cycling season by shining a light on this incredible amenity that we’re blessed to have."
How Fort Wayne can support Ukraine refugees through its sister city connections
“People in Fort Wayne are coming out and showing their strength and giving.”
Help Davey’s Delicious Bagels raise money for Charis House with a holiday piggy bank donation
"The more time I spend here, the more people I meet, the more I want to do my part toward making Fort Wayne the great, world-class city that it is."
Meet ChangeMakers, a group working to disrupt and dismantle systemic racism in Fort Wayne
Co-Founders of the local activist group share their mission to be advocates of equity and justice for the Black community—and to support Black entrepreneurship.
Brave Bags: A community-based program supporting children in crisis
Blessings in a Backpack’s Brave Bag initiative provides necessities and comfort items to support children during crises.
Meet Bri Andrews: A local advocate focused on solutions
“Now, I use my story to teach others how to reclaim their power, to advocate for policies that break cycles of harm, and to model a faith that meets people in their pain without judgment. This work isn’t charity – it's justice in action. It’s being the change that I want to see in this world."
Making a difference locally: Three tips for volunteering
“I think that takes real ownership over the community, like you are invested in it– you believe in it.”
Partner Partner Content Beyond the factory floor: Manufacturing companies making a difference in Wabash County
“You always hear about Paperworks and Ford Meter Box always stepping up and filling in the need. It goes back to the size of the community, where employers realize that they have a huge impact on the livelihood of our individual citizens and as a community as a whole.”
Blog: Young leaders, big impact: Meet the students raising awareness and funds for cancer research
"This year, we’ve committed ourselves to something different. We're dedicating ourselves to instilling positive change wherever we go, whether it's with a simple smile or through something more impactful, like our Student Visionaries of the Year campaign."
How the Winona Lake Trail Fest brings its community together to support trails
“It’s a great way to cap off the cycling season by shining a light on this incredible amenity that we’re blessed to have."
How Fort Wayne can support Ukraine refugees through its sister city connections
“People in Fort Wayne are coming out and showing their strength and giving.”
Help Davey’s Delicious Bagels raise money for Charis House with a holiday piggy bank donation
"The more time I spend here, the more people I meet, the more I want to do my part toward making Fort Wayne the great, world-class city that it is."
Meet ChangeMakers, a group working to disrupt and dismantle systemic racism in Fort Wayne
Co-Founders of the local activist group share their mission to be advocates of equity and justice for the Black community—and to support Black entrepreneurship.
