“Crowdfunding is not a sustainable funding model and we recognize that. But we do recognize that we have a lot of community members that want to be heard and they want to help and this is their opportunity to help. If we can raise enough funding to continue, then we will look at our other revenue streams.”
“Whether it be those companies employing our people, or programs the Community Foundation offers, we’re showing we’ve created this, we want you, and we want to invest in you. We want to be known and are going to be known as the place that wants you here.”
Three Centers for Inclusive Dentistry in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio use specialized training, sensory-friendly tools, and tailored approaches to provide accessible dental care for all patients.
“Instead of being ultra serious about it, the goal is to have some levity with it saying, ‘Hey, you know what, I tried this thing. It looks terrible. Here's what I hate about it. Here's what I would do differently next time.' The irony is that often what the artist hates, a viewer loves.”
“There are so many former students in our community who are teaching art or are retired educators. Many former students are producing art or supporting the arts and there are many who chose other paths but who value the training they received at the Fort Wayne Art School.”
“It kind of just organically became this thing where we bring in people and host local art shows."
“We’re thrilled to bring Kanpai Sushi to Fort Wayne and share our passion for Japanese cuisine with the local community. Our mission is to provide more than just a meal—we want every visit to be a memorable experience.”
“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.”
“What the county has decided to do is we're going to swim upstream and focus on the things that bring people to a specific place. Because then that means downstream the employers will come and invest if we've done a really good job attracting and retaining top talent.”
“It’s very intentionally set up like a home. It feels and looks like a home, it is not set up to look like a facility or institution. It is a maternity home, which is not just a shelter, it is truly a program."
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