On The Ground

During the pandemic, Southeast nonprofits and supporters have been hosting Curbside BBQs to build community and feed hungry people in a safe, socially distant way.

How Southeast Fort Wayne nonprofits and supporters are serving their neighbors with food for all

In March alone, the Human Agricultural Cooperative distributed more than 20,000 pounds of food and 900 meals.

Diane Rogers, a leader and longtime resident in Southeast Fort Wayne, questions whether Electric Works will benefit her community.
Will Electric Works be an ‘inclusive’ development in Fort Wayne?

Developers and neighbors weigh in on the catalytic potential of Northeast Indiana's largest project—and how it will affect South side neighborhoods.

Daylana Saunders and Alisha Rauch are Co-Founders of the ChangeMakers Fort Wayne.
Meet ChangeMakers, a group working to disrupt and dismantle systemic racism in Fort Wayne

Co-Founders of the local activist group share their mission to be advocates of equity and justice for the Black community—and to support Black entrepreneurship.

To honor Black History Month, we asked a handful of Fort Wayne leaders what this month means to them.
What does Black History Month mean to you, and what are your hopes for Fort Wayne’s future?

Local leaders fill us in.

Tenant leaders at Tall Oaks Apartments give back to their fellow residents with home-cooked meals.
Tenant leaders at a Southeast Fort Wayne public housing building demonstrate love in action

"They continually volunteer without hesitation, with smiles on their faces, and it truly makes a difference in their neighbors’ lives."  

Michael Bartkiewicz and his partner Henry DuRocher, formerly of New York City, give us a tour of their urban loft on The Landing.
Input Home Tours: Former New Yorkers share their eclectic urban loft on The Landing in Fort Wayne

"We’re 'big city' guys! It was necessary for us to surround ourselves in a metropolitan environment. Plus, we get to watch the train pass by. It’s reminiscent of our Brooklyn days when the J-M-Z Metro line stopped right outside our window."

Doulas with Journey Birth and Wellness, serving immigrant and refugee populations in Fort Wayne. From left, row 2, are Lahmay Moo, Sue Heckley, Jaquanda Capers, Lucy Ortiz, Nina Bogle, Ja'Nisha Beal, and Shanna Bradley.
What are doulas, and how are they making a difference in Fort Wayne?

Doulas in Fort Wayne share how they are empowering mothers in their birthing experiences and working to lower the city's infant mortality rates.

Julie Sanchez, left, coaches potential entrepreneurs at The NIIC.
Could you start a business? This Northeast Indiana program breaks barriers to entrepreneurship

“Maybe this crisis is the time to start exploring your own business.”

Justin Miller and Dustin Flaugher are the founders of TriCore Logic.
#PlacesofNEI: TriCore Logic, getting creative to support small businesses in 2020

"We hope that this will inspire others to give and support local during this difficult time."

David Perez De Leon shares the mission behind his quality-over-quantity home renovations at Leon Properties Enterprise.
Meet an immigrant entrepreneur revitalizing Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods—one home at a time

David Perez De Leon shares the mission behind his quality-over-quantity home renovations at Leon Properties Enterprise. 

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