About Us

The mission of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is to bring together Fort Wayne’s media resources to address complex community challenges by creating and disseminating solid, evidence-based journalism. We envision transforming the nature of local journalism in Fort Wayne and giving our community greater access to solutions-oriented news that encourages civic engagement.

Partners in Housing: Jennifer Green – Part 6

https://youtu.be/K5qbIZHDicw 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 final part of a conversation with Jennifer Green, Executive Director of Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing

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Partners in Housing: Jennifer Green – Part 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Sl9UJ0qVA 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 fifth part of a conversation with Jennifer Green, Executive Director of Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing

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Partners in Housing: Jennifer Green – Part 4

https://youtu.be/zEBEA-fyi1E 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 fourth part of a conversation with Jennifer Green, Executive Director of Partners in Housing Indianapolis. For more information visit partnersinhousingindy.org/housing

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Partners in Housing: Jennifer Green – Part 2

Partners in Housing: Jennifer Green – Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSmcp6j4VaE 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 a conversation with Jennifer Green, Executive Director of Partners in Housing Indianapolis.

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Fort Wayne Media Collaborative to host 2023 Local Candidate Forum

Fort Wayne Media Collaborative to host 2023 Local Candidate Forum

The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is pleased to announce its 2023 Local Candidate Forum, a nonpartisan discussion of ideas with candidates for Fort Wayne public office. This forum is a chance for members of the public to engage with candidates and discuss important issues facing our community ahead of the Nov. 7 general election. The 2023 Local Candidate Forum will focus mainly on healthy communities in Fort Wayne, with special attention to affordable housing. All candidates on the ballot seeking public office in the city of Fort Wayne in the November general election have been invited to participate. The event is free, and guests are encouraged to pre-register online athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-local-candidate-forum-tickets-707863708407. About the Fort Wayne Media...

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Regional Shelter Offers Opportunity for Reclaimed Lives

Regional Shelter Offers Opportunity for Reclaimed Lives

Auburn has become a city on the rise. In its west-side commercial district, heavy construction equipment and cranes have been a common sight, as older buildings give way to new ones springing up all over. One project, though, has taken shape more quietly. Tucked behind the ongoing new construction of a chain deli, a relic of the 1960s has been given new life — and gives new hope — to families and individuals facing homelessness. Fortify Life, a fledgling nonprofit, has renovated 13 rooms in a modest former Days Inn motel, creating emergency and transitional housing in a community that has shown great need for it. Jeremiah Otis, Fortify Life’s energetic director of development, said the renaissance of the motel is part of a new approach to addressing poverty in northeast Indiana. The...

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