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Zaeden climbs on the playground during a 30 minute play time outside during Miss Nielson's 3-5 year old class at Children's Village, 6613 S. Anthony.

How are Fort Wayne families and schools coping with another pandemic year?

Meet three organizations in Fort Wayne helping families and schools survive another academic year complicated by COVID-19—and address pre-existing challenges.

A new program called Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating retailers. 
Nutrition incentive programs are growing in Indiana, expanding into grocery stores

Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating markets. Now, it's expanding into grocery stores. 

Jacqueline Barros, left, receives her COVID-19 vaccine from Judy Nix, Parkview Community Nursing.
Pop-up clinics bring COVID-19 vaccines to Northeast Indiana’s vulnerable, underserved residents

Parkview Health shares how it’s using data and community collaborations to move the needle on Indiana’s vaccination rates.

Fresh produce is displayed at the Berry Hill Farm table during the Fort Wayne's Farmers Market at McCulloch Park on Saturday June 19, 2021.
COVID-19 food challenges increase demand to localize Northeast Indiana’s food system

“For about 40 years, the American consumer fell asleep on what was going on in the agricultural sector. Then, all of a sudden, they started waking up."

The four winners of Grace College's ninth annual business plan competition, from left, are: Mackenzie Rae DeLong, Melissa Mucci, Mitchell Bowen, and Kiersten Martin.
4 student business owners to watch in Northeast Indiana

Grace College shares four emerging entrepreneurs running competitive businesses.

Courageous Healing, Inc., opened its brick-and-mortar location in May 2021 at 2013 S. Anthony Blvd.
Mental health awareness is increasing in Fort Wayne—along with culturally competent services

“There’s been a shift toward people realizing what it’s like to feel anxious all the time or feel depressed or isolated.”

Homeowner George Peregrim is an advocate with Solar United Neighbors (SUN).
Should your home or business convert to solar energy? Two groups in Fort Wayne can help

These organizations are teaming to help Indiana residents and business owners learn about clean energy—and reap the benefits.

Cathie Rowand and Kathi Weiss of Fort Wayne are embarking on a 16-day journey to Washington D.C. by bike with a goal to raise $20,000 for Fort Wayne Trails.
Two women are cycling across the country to advance trail connectivity in Fort Wayne

Kathi Weiss and Cathie Rowand are embarking on a 16-day journey from Fort Wayne to Washington D.C. by bike with a goal to raise $20,000 for Fort Wayne Trails.  

At the Parkview Community Greenhouse, farmer Camille Schuelke grows multiple varieties of plants using different growing techniques.
Want to grow your own healthy food? Here are 9 tips from a Fort Wayne gardening pro

We ask Camille Schuelke, a farmer at the Parkview Community Greenhouse and Learning Kitchen, to give us her best tips for a bountiful harvest.

#PeopleofNEI: Sammie Vance, fighting plastic pollution with public art

"You don’t have to be an adult to make a difference. You can be a kid, too."

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