Making a difference locally: Three tips for volunteering
“I think that takes real ownership over the community, like you are invested in it– you believe in it.”
Guides
New ‘Neighborhood 101 Guides’ offer support for residents looking to make an impact
“The 101 Guides are meaningful because they’re a way to help communities come together and better their neighborhoods.”
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.”
One-of-a-kind finds and community connections: Shopping locally provides perks not found online
“I meet somebody new every day. That’s part of why I started the shop. I knew that after retiring I would miss all those connections with all those people.”
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.”
Local organizations are helping moms and babies flourish with new state funding
“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.”
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.”
10 things to know about Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) in Fort Wayne
City officials, in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne, announced its first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA), here's what you need to know ahead of its launch.
Your guide to outdoor dining in Fort Wayne
As warmer temperatures return, so does outdoor dining. In this Fort Wayne Foodslut Guide, the anonymous foodie scopes out over 60 Fort Wayne restaurants with outdoor dining options, including dog and kid-friendly patios.
Need a new idea for date night? Fort Wayne has plenty.
Date night or night out with friends, these activities are the perfect opportunity to create new memories through unique Fort Wayne offerings.
