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.”
The 05 (46805)
Zip Code: 46805 Northeast Fort Wayne is home to riverfront communities that enjoy easy access to bike paths, trails, and waterways. Take your picture with the gardens and gazebo at Lakeside Park, then wander the sidewalks to coffee shops, bars, and boutiques all committed to keeping the local vibes strong.
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.”
Sunbound Books: An independent bookstore joins the lineup of small businesses in the 05
“I kept waiting for someone else to open a bookstore and no one did, so I guess I will.”
Reclaimed Fort Wayne: Finding new homes for forgotten treasures
“We have the opportunity to bring beautiful pieces back to life, repurpose, and give new homes to live on. Otherwise, it could’ve ended up in the landfill."
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.”
ARCH is testing new ways to share the history of Fort Wayne’s historic neighborhoods
“One of the things that we thought was important was giving people a connection to their own neighborhood history because those historic northeast neighborhoods are old."
#PlacesofNEI: Explore Fort Wayne through its trail network
Fort Wayne's trail network is more than just a scenic route. It’s an active way to connect with the heart of the city.
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.”
Home Free: How the Forty Percent Live
“Our home now is worth more than twice what we paid for it. That could be seen as a reason to sell, but we do like living here. I tend to be a person who looks to make what I have work, rather than looking for something new, and so we’ve certainly saved money that way on fixing up what we have instead of upgrading to a new place.”
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Departments shares programming and park updates
From educational programming to large construction projects, we explore what's happening this summer at Fort Wayne's parks.
