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How Fort Wayne’s community gardens are growing more sustainable, connected neighborhoods

by Kara Hackett | Oct 24, 2023

“I’ve met more of my neighbors in the past three to four years doing this than I have the entire 30-some years I’ve lived here.” As rent, groceries and the cost of living rise, many residents near Downtown Fort Wayne are turning to community gardens to supplement their weekly meals. “Our garden is used every day by neighbors here,” says Chris Walker, President of the Bloomingdale neighborhood, just north of Downtown along the Wells Street Corridor. “There’s somebody here at least four times a day. Food prices have increased, and we’re in a food desert where there are not a lot of healthy, affordable options.” Walker considers Bloomingdale one of Downtown’s few affordable neighborhoods left, on the brink of ever-expanding riverfront development nearby. As property values...

Partners in Housing: Jeannette Shaw – Part 2

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 23, 2023

https://youtu.be/QckynbvRJfI This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part one of a conversation with Jeannette Shaw, Senior Property Manager for all Partners in Housing properties in Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Jeannette Shaw – Part 1

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 20, 2023

https://youtu.be/mdJjEzOkjTE This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part one of a conversation with Jeannette Shaw, Senior Property Manager for all Partners in Housing properties in Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Jennifer Colasessano – Part 3

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 18, 2023

https://youtu.be/29-EXrcy3AA This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is the third and final part of a conversation with Jennifer Colasessano, Director of Community Life with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Jennifer Colasessano – Part 2

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 16, 2023

https://youtu.be/SEGMYadgCz4 This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part two of a conversation with Jennifer Colasessano, Director of Community Life with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Jennifer Colasessano – Part 1

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 13, 2023

https://youtu.be/TQsG_R3ijlU This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part one of a conversation with Jennifer Colasessano, Director of Community Life with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Kelsey Carroll – Part 6

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 11, 2023

https://youtu.be/wCztHcL_g44 This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is the sixth and final part of a conversation with Kelsey Carroll, Director of Support Services with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Kelsey Carroll – Part 5

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 9, 2023

https://youtu.be/bDQp2GLKx1U This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part five of a conversation with Kelsey Carroll, Director of Support Services with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Kelsey Carroll – Part 3

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 4, 2023

https://youtu.be/K7khmgZRIj8 This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part three of a conversation with Kelsey Carroll, Director of Support Services with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com For more information on Partners in Housing visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Partners in Housing: Kelsey Carroll – Part 2

by Brianna Datta-Barrow | Oct 2, 2023

https://youtu.be/iljM-hzgsec This video is a part of a series of interviews with members of the Partners in Housing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana, as they explain their ‘Housing First’ strategy in their approach to end homelessness. This is part two of a conversation with Kelsey Carroll, Director of Support Services with Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing Paid for by the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

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