What is Indiana 211?
“Navigating resources can be hard, and a lot of communities have great resources that people don't know about. 211 is an easy way for people to connect to community navigators who can help them along the way.”
Wabash
About an hour southwest of Fort Wayne, Wabash is a high-achieving arts community with strong local spirit and Wabash will. Known for being the first electrically lighted city in the world, this innovative, close knit community packs small town charm where residents actively invest and shape their city's future.
Partner Partner Content ‘A mindset shift’: How Wabash County prioritizes people in its plan for growth
“What the county has decided to do is we're going to swim upstream and focus on the things that bring people to a specific place. Because then that means downstream the employers will come and invest if we've done a really good job attracting and retaining top talent.”
Partner Partner Content Nordmann’s Nook: The big legacy of a small-town destination bakery
“Nordmann’s has a unique atmosphere, kindness, values, and are community-minded individuals; that’s what stands out, truly.”
How Brightpoint is helping Hoosiers understand health coverage
“Brightpoint aims to ensure that uninsured and underinsured individuals in Northeast Indiana are aware of their eligibility for public health insurance programs and understand how to navigate the enrollment process."
From crisis to collaboration: Tackling Northeast Indiana’s childcare shortage
"I feel really lucky to be in this community that I think really gets it and is working to make a difference. If we want to be a community of choice, if we want that quality of life, we want more economic development, people to come and our community to thrive– this is the linchpin.”
Partner Partner Content Time, talent, money and love are transforming rural communities in Wabash County
“We want people to see our little community and see that we have something to offer and that it’s a great place to live and to raise a family."
How higher education institutions are prioritizing community impact in Wabash County
“First of all, the fact that we have a university in Wabash County is a special thing and it's my belief that we need to support the community just like the community supports us."
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.”
Small towns, lasting legacies: Wabash County’s efforts to preserve local history
“I think the most important thing people can do to preserve our history is to stay curious and ask questions. Read the roadside signs and the historical markers. Take that tour of an off-beat, quirky museum. There is so much to gain from learning about the past.”
Local Food Week offers new ways to experience Northeast Indiana’s food scene
“This is just our way of promoting our local farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs in the local food scene.”
