Southwest

Zip Codes: 46804, 46814 The Southwest side of Fort Wayne is a suburban community that enjoys equal access to forest and countryside views with the conveniences of shopping and city life nearby. Savor the upscale eateries, and stroll the shops. You’re sure to find something you like.

A cat caught by Melissa Rennaker to be TNR'd.

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.”

Center for Nonviolence, 235 W Creighton Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
How movements, a model, and a mission intersected to create the Center for Nonviolence

“Our community is showing up for us, and it's really powerful because, for 44 years, the work we've been doing has been in service to the community.”

From left: Residency Founder & Co-Director of Kinhouse Gallery & Residency Kaylan Buteyn works with Sarah Wolfe, artist in residence, along with Dana Caldera, Co-Director of Kinhouse Gallery.
Kinhouse Art Gallery and Residency is bringing artists to Fort Wayne

“I don't think there are any artist residencies in Indiana, at least not ones that have a similar model. So it felt like there was potential for opening.”

Aisha Diss, founder and executive director of project.ME
Project.ME: The region’s growing hub for recovery, harm reduction and community outreach

“I just had some people that naturally started reaching out to me because I was a very passionate advocate about self-guided recovery, but I was also ashamed, embarrassed, all of those things, so the way I combated all of those things was by being transparent about everything I was going through.”

Students learn lifesaving techniques at a CPR class at Carroll High School.
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.”

Gail Altekruse, vice president of operations at Parkview Southwest
A local leader reflects on her Parkview journey

"One of the things that my parents imparted to me was a deep love for the community that I live in. I was always told that, whatever community you live in, or that you're a part of, you need to participate and raise the level of that community whenever you can. And that's kind of the way I feel here."

The city's project will address a railroad crossing on Airport Expressway.
Fort Wayne and Allen County both awarded federal grant for railroad crossing improvements

The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County were both awarded grants this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

Mayor Sharon Tucker celebrates the groundbreaking of Packard Park with neighborhood residents and Councilmen Bender and Paddock.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation breaks ground on Packard Park Redesign

The $1.9 million redesign of Packard Park is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.

YLNI Board President Ian Broad-White
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.”

A CTN bus.
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.”

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