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.
Decatur
About 30 minutes southeast of Fort Wayne, Decatur is the cultural center of Adams County. Enjoy the famous Decatur Sculpture Tour. Shop the boutiques and antiques. And stick around for a Bellmont Braves football game. This safe, spirited community is full of local pride.
‘Enthusiasm can drive real, lasting change’: How Decatur’s Youth Council is shaping the community
"Their input has sparked improvements in local parks, brought attention to traffic safety concerns, and helped shape broader conversations about youth needs in Decatur."
Developing animation talent and providing opportunities: PQC Trains Toon Boom Classes
“We did all of our homework, and now we just need people to know that we’ve got this great program. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
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."
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.”
#PlacesofNEI: Sculptures bring art to the streets of downtown Decatur
Artists from around the country have made unique contributions to the 2023 Decatur Sculpture Tour.
Partner Partner Content How can Indiana increase its number of college grads? This Fort Wayne-based program could help
The goal of this program is to support students who may not have otherwise gone to college—whether they have financial need, are first-generation college students, are first-generation Americans, or may not have considered college due to other barriers.
