“There is such value in programs that focus on preventative measures. It means kiddos can live a life without chronic illness. If they have the knowledge to create behavior change that nourishes their bodies, we can prevent chronic illness such as obesity, which leads to type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.”
“I don’t think there’s a shortage of talent. I think it’s a shortage of educational opportunities. A lot of guys want to learn, but they need an environment where they feel supported.”
“It’s about leveraging those personal relationships. Sometimes all it takes is hearing a story from someone who’s been a Big to inspire someone else to join.”
“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.”
“The more we hear from the public, the clearer it becomes where the state’s priorities should be."
“Despite the challenges, our team remains committed to our mission and the long-term vision for Citilink. Public transit is essential for Fort Wayne’s economic growth, elevating quality of life and opportunity for our neighbors who are non-driving. By focusing on solutions and partnerships, we’re working to ensure Citilink can continue to serve the community now and in the future.”
“I just had some people that naturally started reaching out to me because I was a very passionate advocate about self-guided recovery, but I was also ashamed, embarrassed, all of those things, so the way I combated all of those things was by being transparent about everything I was going through.”
“We seek to serve all students and better their health and well-being, one program and one event at a time.”
“We’re out in the neighborhoods as much as possible. Whether we’re at coffee shops, during neighborhood walks, or even standing at local markets, our goal is to build authentic relationships.”
“We didn’t set out to build a national program. We just responded to a local need and applied what we knew best—how to create health education that people actually understand and use.”
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