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.

Out of a Jam is a culinary nonprofit that teaches women and teens marketable business skills.

Organizations join forces to address systemic problems

This funding opportunity for nonprofits encourages "innovation through collaboration."

Rev. Andrew Jarmus at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church.
More than a ‘City of Churches’

A look inside the diverse worship centers in and around Fort Wayne.

#PeopleofNEI: Albert, the dancer

"You don’t often see dancers that look like me in Fort Wayne, but it’s important."

The Summit has a large green space for fun and relaxation.
Shared space gives entrepreneurs room to thrive

Discover where socially-minded businesses and organizations are taking shape.

Volunteers Janet Finkel and Bonnie Pomerantz sort donations.
Addressing unmet needs of low-income families

A program called Thoughtful Thursdays is driven by requests from families in need. 

Joan McMillan opens her home to local residents as a safe haven on the South Side.
A ‘light’ for others in Williams Woodland Park

Former grief counselor Joan McMillan nurtures friends and family from the comfort of her South Side home.

The Castle apartment building is one of two century-old structures slated for demolition..
The struggle to preserve the 07’s integrity

Residents resist plans for two century-old buildings to be replaced by a fast food drive-through.

Four presenters each have four minutes to share their ideas at Fort Wayne SOUP events.
Connecting people, ideas, and funding for impactful change

Fort Wayne SOUP events give smaller, neighborhood-level projects a chance to spread their wings.

Rick Kinney bought and raised funding to restore the Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne.
Historic theatre renovations create a sense of ‘place’

These projects are taking on new lives of their own, reinvigorating their communities with fresh visions and potential, full of local character.

Bridget Jones, the owner of Savannah Soul food trailer, uses CookSpring to store and prepare food.
Shared kitchen cooks up new food ventures

A culinary coworking space on the South Side provides room for chefs to boost business and collaborate.

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