Bridging the Hunger Gap in Rural Northeast IndianaÂ
Programs like Community Harvest Food Bank’s Farm Wagon provide a lifeline to hundreds of rural families each year.
Auburn
About a half hour north of Fort Wayne, Auburn made a name for itself as the birthplace of the famous Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles of the early 1900s. Today it continues to be a hub of ingenuity and innovation in Indiana, boasting a community-owned electrical system that offers residents the lowest rates in the state.
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.
Project.ME: The region’s growing hub for recovery, harm reduction and community outreach
“I just had some people that naturally started reaching out to me because I was a very passionate advocate about self-guided recovery, but I was also ashamed, embarrassed, all of those things, so the way I combated all of those things was by being transparent about everything I was going through.”
10 northeast Indiana counties saw population growth between 2023 and 2024
“In a time where population growth is no longer a given, northeast Indiana’s population growth is a bright spot."
What is Indiana 211?
“Navigating resources can be hard, and a lot of communities have great resources that people don't know about. 211 is an easy way for people to connect to community navigators who can help them along the way.”
How Brightpoint is helping Hoosiers understand health coverage
“Brightpoint aims to ensure that uninsured and underinsured individuals in Northeast Indiana are aware of their eligibility for public health insurance programs and understand how to navigate the enrollment process."
A sweet expansion: How Brightpoint’s small business loans helped Classic City Creamery grow
“Being a CDFI means more than just being able to loan dollars out. It's also providing up-front technical assistance for the businesses– helping them with their business plan, with their projections, registering with the Secretary of State— anything that will give them a better chance at getting started and being successful.”
10 proposed solutions to address transportation barriers in Northeast Indiana
“Understanding transportation gaps in all of Northeast Indiana is crucial. In smaller organizations, we have limited resources. No individual system could have gleaned this kind of information. This report gives us important county- and region-specific data that will help us work together to meet the needs of our communities and our riders.”
Local Food Week offers new ways to experience Northeast Indiana’s food scene
“This is just our way of promoting our local farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs in the local food scene.”
Beyond the vines: A behind-the-scenes look at Northeast Indiana wineries
Regional winemakers offer insights into the challenges and trends related to this age-old craft.
