2025 Women & Girls Study: What local employers can do to boost women’s economic security
The 2025 Women & Girls Study in Allen County reveals a decline in economic security for women and offers immediate solutions for Allen County employers.
Wells Street/Nebraska
Zip Codes: 46808 From the Nebraska Neighborhood to the historic Wells Street Corridor, the Northwest side of Fort Wayne is full of character. Here, residents enjoy village-like shops, bars, and breweries; riverfront access; and of course, Indiana's top summer attraction, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
Making friends as an adult can be hard – Fort Wayne Social Club provides a solution
“This group is for everyone. However, I have seen a lot of transplants, people reintegrating back into Fort Wayne after moving away for a job or college, and mothers or people who have gone through major life changes really benefiting and appreciating this group.”
Local advocates emphasize the ‘community’ in community cat programs
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
