Zip Codes: 46803, 46806, 46816 South East Fort Wayne is the most diverse quadrant of the city. Home to a wide variety of cultures, languages, cuisines, and churches, its family-run restaurants and grocery stores will take you on a journey around the world. From August-September 2021, this quadrant is the focus of Input's community journalism program called Voices of South East, made possible by support from the Foellinger Foundation. For two months, Input will be producing weekly stories that generate conversations around assets, challenges, and opportunities in South East—as determined by residents themselves. Voices of South East is part of Issue Media Group's national On the Ground series. Previous On the Ground programs have taken place in Fort Wayne, Memphis, Tampa, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Cincinnati, Flint, and Detroit.
“We’re out in the neighborhoods as much as possible. Whether we’re at coffee shops, during neighborhood walks, or even standing at local markets, our goal is to build authentic relationships.”
"My mission is to transform conventional spaces into autism-friendly environments that are thoughtfully tailored to support the unique needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. It’s the creation of spaces that truly understand them. We envision a world where every child with autism thrives in an environment that celebrates individuality and fosters growth."
“One of the hardest things about stepping into any community is making sure we’re not forcing capital on them, but that they have projects that can absorb that capital. Fort Wayne has a rich philanthropic community, a very engaged city that understands that it won’t be just one avenue to success. Having a friendly city that is open to all types of different sourcing is really critical to the work.”
“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.”
“Pontiac Street Market is more than a grocery store and we know barriers exist. We wanted to be able to provide food access to all people within our community.”
"The Harvester Homecoming Museum is expected to attract IH enthusiasts from around the world. With support from the Redevelopment Commission of New Haven and a request to IEDC for additional funding, we are confident in the project’s success and its pivotal role in celebrating Hoosier manufacturing excellence."
“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.”
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.”
From educational programming to large construction projects, we explore what's happening this summer at Fort Wayne's parks.
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