Volunteerism

Amy Trowbridge, who works for Ford Meter Box, helps cyclists at Dam to Dam registration.

Beyond the factory floor: Manufacturing companies making a difference in Wabash County

“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.”

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Margaret Wheeler (left) and Geena Howe (right)
Blog: Young leaders, big impact: Meet the students raising awareness and funds for cancer research

"This year, we’ve committed ourselves to something different. We're dedicating ourselves to instilling positive change wherever we go, whether it's with a simple smile or through something more impactful, like our Student Visionaries of the Year campaign."

Competitors sprint to their bikes to start the 6-hour endurance race.
How the Winona Lake Trail Fest brings its community together to support trails

“It’s a great way to cap off the cycling season by shining a light on this incredible amenity that we’re blessed to have."

Fort Wayne residents who would like to donate to essential needs for Ukrainian refugees can do so by giving to the Fort Wayne Sister Cities fund at fortwaynesistercities.net.
How Fort Wayne can support Ukraine refugees through its sister city connections

“People in Fort Wayne are coming out and showing their strength and giving.”

Davey Heritier moved from Los Angeles to Fort Wayne to open his steamed bagel sandwich shop Davey's Delicious Bagels.
Help Davey’s Delicious Bagels raise money for Charis House with a holiday piggy bank donation

"The more time I spend here, the more people I meet, the more I want to do my part toward making Fort Wayne the great, world-class city that it is."

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.

Becky Gonzalez, Bo Gonzalez, Brett Bloom, and Manuel Gonzalez build the Fair Fridge community pantry next to Bravas's new location.
Community pantries and fridges are popping up in Fort Wayne with a powerful mission

Grassroots leaders share the need for more “mutual aid” projects in Fort Wayne to fight food scarcity. Here’s how they’re getting started.

Xeryus Johnson is a junior at Purdue University Fort Wayne where he’s studying political science.
Meet the 21-year-old Fort Wayne resident working to amplify Black voices in Indiana politics

"I really want to focus on what I can do for my community."

Kenyon Sivels, and his wife Melissa, are new Corps Officers for the Fort Wayne branch of the Salvation Army.
Q&A with new leaders at the Salvation Army in Fort Wayne as demand for services ‘more than doubles’

As a new Corps Officer for the Fort Wayne branch of the Salvation Army, Kenyon Sivels prepares for a holiday season amidst extreme need.

Members of Fort Wayne's growing Summit City South Rotary Club.
What is the value of joining Rotary club? Fort Wayne members share their work and vision for growth

How the legacy organization is finding ways to grow and adapt.

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