How movements, a model, and a mission intersected to create the Center for Nonviolence
“Our community is showing up for us, and it's really powerful because, for 44 years, the work we've been doing has been in service to the community.”
Fort Wayne
Home to more than 265,700 residents, Fort Wayne is the regional hub of Northeast Indiana, and the homebase of Input Fort Wayne. Known as “the City that Saved Itself,” Fort Wayne has a long history of do-it-yourself innovation. Farnsworth mass-produced the first televisions here. General Electric did the same with stoves, refrigerators, and washing machines. Today, Fort Wayne residents are innovating in new ways, creating everything from tech startups to solutions that improve the equity, health, and vitality of local neighborhoods. Projects like Riverfront Fort Wayne and Electric Works light the way into the city's future and draw residents back into the urban core. Fort Wayne is home to people of many cultures, including a large Burmese community. The diversity of small businesses, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and neighborhood grocery stores here attests to the area's vibrancy. Rather than specific neighborhood names, most Fort Wayne residents identify with the city's broader zip codes or quadrants as their "neighborhood." Explore the quadrants listed on the "Places" tab of Input Fort Wayne's website to get a feel for each area's unique people, places, and cultures.
Partner Partner Content FitKids360: Helping children build healthier futures, one habit at a time
“There is such value in programs that focus on preventative measures. It means kiddos can live a life without chronic illness. If they have the knowledge to create behavior change that nourishes their bodies, we can prevent chronic illness such as obesity, which leads to type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.”
Big Fort Fest: The city’s newest summer festival is ‘a love letter to Fort Wayne’
“We’re not here to replace what came before us, but to build something new that respects the past while creating a fresh tradition for future generations."
Applications open for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Loan Program from the City of Fort Wayne
The program offers Fort Wayne residents a zero percent interest loan for the replacement or installation of new heating and air conditioning systems.
Meet the carpenter opening doors in the trades, one house at a time
“I don’t think there’s a shortage of talent. I think it’s a shortage of educational opportunities. A lot of guys want to learn, but they need an environment where they feel supported.”
Kinhouse Art Gallery and Residency is bringing artists to Fort Wayne
“I don't think there are any artist residencies in Indiana, at least not ones that have a similar model. So it felt like there was potential for opening.”
City of Fort Wayne announces grants for 22 nonprofit programs
“It takes all of us working together, the private, non-profit and government sectors, to create a thriving community that offers everyone opportunities to succeed. The funding we’re announcing today helps local non-profit agencies provide critical services to our most vulnerable residents.”
How grassroots activism and legislative efforts are taking aim at Indiana’s rape kit backlog
“The more we hear from the public, the clearer it becomes where the state’s priorities should be."
Solving a shortfall: Citilink seeks long-term solutions for public transportation funding
“Despite the challenges, our team remains committed to our mission and the long-term vision for Citilink. Public transit is essential for Fort Wayne’s economic growth, elevating quality of life and opportunity for our neighbors who are non-driving. By focusing on solutions and partnerships, we’re working to ensure Citilink can continue to serve the community now and in the future.”
Swizzle Market offers alcohol-free drinks and artisan finds
Swizzle opened in May 2024 to offer a social space without alcohol that would be welcoming to all.
