The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation have selected 4 local finalists out of a total 144 finalists nation-wide, in the third annual Knight Cities Challenge, a national call for ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. Open to innovators of all types, the Knight Cities […]
Read MoreOne of the oldest parts of Fort Wayne could be the scene for one of its newest developments – and the Community Foundation is helping to make it happen. The Fort Wayne Downtown Development Trust, working with the Model Group of Cincinnati, has announced plans for a $37-million project that will bring commercial, retail and […]
Read MoreNumber 5: Granted over $2 million to local non-profits through the Community Impact Fund As a Community Foundation we spend every day working to improve the lives of everyone in Allen County, and our true efficacy and success lies in our ability to leverage the giving of many to make the greatest possible impact. In 2016 we […]
Read MoreAre you interested in learning more about the progress our community is making to improve the water quality of our rivers? We invite you to attend one of two presentations next week to learn from Dr. Christopher Winslow, Interim Director of OSU Stone Labs on “Agriculture’s Link to Lake Erie.” The presentations will be held: Tuesday evening, […]
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne distributed a total of $1,255,683 in both discretionary and advised grants to nonprofit agencies, the majority of which serve Allen County. Funds are awarded in five strategic priority areas: basic human needs, physical and mental health, youth and adult education, arts and culture, and community development. Some of […]
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