Fort Wayne, Indiana follows the national trend that transforms old abandoned buildings into new economic powerhouses by converting what was once the massive GE campus into a mixed space of residential, business and retail space. While some cities tore down older structures in the '70s and '80s, cities who kept their open-space warehouses -- cities like Fort Wayne -- are now taking advantage of the empty spaces and making room for economic growth and civic participation.

Make a Difference at Community Harvest Food Bank Join us for volunteering, or donate food and funds to help serve a family here in northeast Indiana. You can make a difference! For more information, please visit www.CHFB.org.

"Forward Indiana, a grassroots community action group, has installed more than 30...community food pantries in Fort Wayne, New Haven, Roanoke, and other cities across Northeast Indiana. Their goal is simple: provide food for individuals and families who are food insecure, and through that mission, strengthen and unite communities."

Meet Reyna. When she found herself unexpectedly pregnant in high school, she was frightened and alone. Then she found ECHO. Now Reyna is working on a college degree and successfully raising her son with the support and guidance of Catholic Charities staff. To learn more about our ECHO Program and other Catholic Charities services, visit our website at www.ccfwsb.org

Two Beloved Carroll High School teachers are retiring this year after working at the school for a combined total of 76 years. They have had a massive impact on their students, integrating encouragement and real-life preparation into their curricula. The impact they've had on hundreds of students reaches out beyond the school and into Ft. Wayne through the lives of kids ready to take on the world and give back to their city. Cindy Raker and Rick Norton are living proof that with long-term investment and a deep commitment to doing good work, anyone can make a difference.

Crossroad celebrated it's 137th anniversary on Oct. 17, 2020

"The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum hosted a welcome home event Saturday to honor and remember those who served during the Vietnam War...The shrine will also host a Vietnam veteran remembrance event."