South East (46803, 46806)

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. 

From high school awareness to full-time employment, Indiana Tech’s Cyber Warriors are finding ways to attract and retain tech talent in Northeast Indiana.

Meet a nationally competitive Fort Wayne cybersecurity team creating a pipeline for tech talent

From high school awareness to full-time employment, Indiana Tech’s Cyber Warriors are finding ways to attract and retain tech talent in Northeast Indiana.

Fort Wayne’s first Trail to Zero ride this fall draws attention to the role equine therapy can play in preventing veteran suicide.
Equine therapy is growing in Fort Wayne with a mission to serve military veterans

Fort Wayne’s first Trail to Zero ride this fall draws attention to the role equine therapy can play in preventing veteran suicide.

Peacemaker Academy Director, Angelo Mante, center, with two students, Dazhon Ware, left, and Caroline Shroyer, right, who are part of the program.
Voices of South East: Building a culture of peaceful progress in Fort Wayne, starting with students

Rev. Angelo Mante shares the vision behind South Side High School's Peacemaker Academy aimed at creating "constructive change" in Fort Wayne's community, at large.  

Owner of the Fort Wayne Escape Room, Corey Ford, shares how his team pivoted during the pandemic and created a socially distant Treasure Hunt that attracted more than 50,000 participants nationwide.
How citywide Treasure Hunts put Fort Wayne on the map during the pandemic

Owner of the Fort Wayne Escape Room, Corey Ford, shares how his team pivoted during the pandemic and created a socially distant Treasure Hunt that attracted more than 50,000 participants nationwide.  

Doula/pregnancy services provider Asha Hernandez will prepare meals at her home for delivery or go to clients' homes to cook meals for post-partum mothers. She will also help with meal plans.
Voices of South East: This Fort Wayne mother is helping others navigate postpartum life

Asha Hernandez shares her business helping new moms, like herself, manage postpartum depression, which disproportionately affects BIPOC women.

Zaeden climbs on the playground during a 30 minute play time outside during Miss Nielson's 3-5 year old class at Children's Village, 6613 S. Anthony.
How are Fort Wayne families and schools coping with another pandemic year?

Meet three organizations in Fort Wayne helping families and schools survive another academic year complicated by COVID-19—and address pre-existing challenges.

Jesse Singh is Founder of the Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission.
Input Street Team: Meet the Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission

"His temple isn't brick-and-mortar; it's out in the community, with people who need help."

#PlacesofNEI: A new mural by Brazil-born artist Arlin Graff in Downtown Fort Wayne

"We encourage you to stop by, take photos, and experience this mural being created right now."

From right: Bigger Than Us volunteers Carmen Lowe and Lorenzo Holder help CEO of BTU Jerrell Holman with cleaning up boxes before the start of the Book Bag Giveaway at Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Ave. on August 7, 2021.
Who is working to foster and retain BIPOC talent in Fort Wayne?

Meet two young organizations fighting brain drain among their peers and developing support systems.

The 3 Rivers Natural Grocery Food Co-op & Deli is located at 1612 Sherman Blvd.
Q&A with 3 Rivers Natural Grocery Co-Op & Deli: An inclusive, vegan-friendly market in Fort Wayne

How the Co-Op is supporting local growers and makers.

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