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.
“Choice of food is such a huge part of dignity for people. That’s why efforts like HEAL Markets and Double Up matter so much. They enable families to choose the vegetables and produce they actually want and will use, creating a real connection between farmers and communities.”
“The response [to the program] has been incredible. We are inundated with caretakers who want to use our advocacy and TNR services, so much so that demand far outweighs our capacity.”
“We seek to serve all students and better their health and well-being, one program and one event at a time.”
“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.”
“I kept waiting for someone else to open a bookstore and no one did, so I guess I will.”
“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."
“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.”
“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."
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.
“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.”
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