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.
"It’s more personal. It makes that person feel valued, that you took enough time out of your schedule to physically show that person how to navigate the bus. Even if I go online, I still might have questions.”
“I think a lot of times we don’t see how many young people are visionaries. Many of them don’t have that confidence, because they look at the experience they don’t have or the resources they don’t have. Having a program in place that can connect you with someone who’s knowledgeable and wants to take the time to help is extremely important.”
“As a call center expert, I spend a lot of time helping bigger businesses manage customer service, and that’s prepared me to help other people do the same thing with their own small businesses.”
Designed to support neighborhood revitalization by incentivizing property owners to repair or enhance their property's exterior appearance, Curb Appeal provides matching funds to residents in select Fort Wayne neighborhoods.
"We were amazed at how much we were able to do through crowdfunding.”
Full Circle BBQ has brought back a staple in the 05 neighborhood, the ACME Bar & Grill, but with its own flavor.
“Having a network of organizations and the ability to talk to each other – it sounds so simple, but it’s extremely important in an effort like this."
"We don't tend to focus on the Black experience, as a whole. There's laughter; there's sadness; there are so many different layers to what that experience is, and who that experience is for."
"If you care about the future of Fort Wayne arts and culture, there are a few reasons this strike should be one of the biggest stories on your radar."
“People who are already in poverty are vulnerable to others who simply don’t care about them. That’s what ends up being an issue for these kids and young adults, because what happens next?”
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