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.
LaGrange
About an hour northwest of Fort Wayne, LaGrange is a friendly town in the heart of Amish Country with strong family values and picturesque countryside scenery. Dominated by a rural community, it’s a reminder of slower, simpler times in Indiana, when everything was homegrown and handmade.
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.”
Ligonier perfumery pays homage to Annie Oakley with natural fragrances
“For the last 40 years, I’ve pulled some of the best oils and raw materials together to make perfumes."
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.”
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.”
Partner Partner Content Enriching young adults’ lives through work readiness internships
“It teaches skills the participants can take into any workforce, such as arriving on time, working as a team, and completing tasks on time. The program builds confidence and independence. It’s wonderful from a work training and a personal skills perspective.”
#PlacesofNEI: Explore waterways and wildlife in LaGrange County
LaGrange County is home to Indiana’s largest fish and wildlife area offering endless acres of seasonal fishing, hiking, or kayaking.
