How volunteers and local businesses are supporting 160 miles of trails
Fort Wayne Trails counters thin budgets by launching volunteer "soft maintenance" and partnering with local businesses for trail amenities.
East Allen County
Quietly nestled in the eastern corner of Allen County, seven small, rural communities go about their business with all kinds of stories to tell. Their cities are New Haven, Woodburn, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Harlan, Monroeville, and Hoagland. And together, they are East Allen County.
Fort Wayne Trails: A merger that changed how the city moves
Fort Wayne Trails, established in 2011, unified trail advocacy groups, building over 160 miles of trails for recreation, commuting, and safer transportation.
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.
2025 Women & Girls Study: What local employers can do to boost women’s economic security
The 2025 Women & Girls Study in Allen County reveals a decline in economic security for women and offers immediate solutions for Allen County employers.
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.”
A ‘one-stop shop’ for comprehensive health education
“We seek to serve all students and better their health and well-being, one program and one event at a time.”
4 questions with YLNI Board President Ian Broad-White about the 200 Acts of Kindness Campaign
“Some people don't necessarily want to be recognized or patted on the back or seek out that attention just because they did something that was a small, kind gesture, but I think more so today than ever we need to shed light on that.”
Local nonprofit honors the legacy and lasting impact of International Harvester in Allen County
"The Harvester Homecoming Museum is expected to attract IH enthusiasts from around the world. With support from the Redevelopment Commission of New Haven and a request to IEDC for additional funding, we are confident in the project’s success and its pivotal role in celebrating Hoosier manufacturing excellence."
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 organizations are helping moms and babies flourish with new state funding
“I think that this is really a great example of the state recognizing that we need more public health dollars. This is an excellent example of how it worked all the way from the funding at the state legislature to the Allen County Department of Health and then out to human services organizations.”
