“This group is for everyone. However, I have seen a lot of transplants, people reintegrating back into Fort Wayne after moving away for a job or college, and mothers or people who have gone through major life changes really benefiting and appreciating this group.”
“My favorite part about it is seeing so many people from the community, so many of my coworkers and young people getting involved with a charity event like this – to come together for one common goal. I like seeing everyone come together to give back to a good cause.”
“We’re not here to replace what came before us, but to build something new that respects the past while creating a fresh tradition for future generations."
“We thought about what it would look like if we created this podcast series to highlight those people and stories. It would be used as an internal and external communication tool to create more champions and awareness in Wabash County.”
“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.”
Swizzle opened in May 2024 to offer a social space without alcohol that would be welcoming to all.
“I do think that when you scale, you want to make sure that you don't lose some of that magic that you had when you first started."
“Mending doesn't always mean fixing a seam. It can mean adding a patch or button, adding decorative stitches to hide a stain, or simply modifying a garment– add, subtract, or tuck, in order to make it wearable again.”
“I believe that everyone, no matter who they are or what kind of dietary needs they have, deserves to have good food."
“This isn’t just about preserving the past; it’s about giving people a reason to experience Wabash in new ways.”
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