“Two months after we launched, we went viral on TikTok from a friend of a friend who made a post, and then we sold out in a day. It's kind of an entrepreneurial dream…that virality, that definitely opened eyes to what we were up to.”
“I think that takes real ownership over the community, like you are invested in it– you believe in it.”
“You always hear about Paperworks and Ford Meter Box always stepping up and filling in the need. It goes back to the size of the community, where employers realize that they have a huge impact on the livelihood of our individual citizens and as a community as a whole.”
“The program supports the mutual goals to ensure our communities have the number and quality of nurses needed to care for the region."
“In a time where population growth is no longer a given, northeast Indiana’s population growth is a bright spot."
Two Michigan veterans care advocates are tackling the critical gap in veterans’ dental care, offering free clinics through grants and sustainable community programs.
“This isn’t just about preserving the past; it’s about giving people a reason to experience Wabash in new ways.”
"My mission is to transform conventional spaces into autism-friendly environments that are thoughtfully tailored to support the unique needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. It’s the creation of spaces that truly understand them. We envision a world where every child with autism thrives in an environment that celebrates individuality and fosters growth."
“One of the hardest things about stepping into any community is making sure we’re not forcing capital on them, but that they have projects that can absorb that capital. Fort Wayne has a rich philanthropic community, a very engaged city that understands that it won’t be just one avenue to success. Having a friendly city that is open to all types of different sourcing is really critical to the work.”
“Our entire country’s infrastructure was built with cars in mind, and we kind of left behind the needs of other users. The Complete Streets initiative is an approach to planning that encourages city leaders to take a step back and evaluate every part of a street—sidewalks, curbs, crosswalks, bike lanes, and more.”
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