

WHAT IS FORWARD WAYNE COUNTY?
Forward Wayne County is a backbone organization that serves as a catalyst for change in Wayne County, Indiana. We are also a community development arm of the Wayne County Foundation.
Our role as backbone support is a critical condition for collective impact. In fact, the lack of a strong backbone is the number one reason that collective impact initiatives fail.
Our goal is to support a county-wide collective effort to attract, develop, and retain a highly competitive workforce to meet the current and future needs of our area businesses and industries.
Wondering what Collective Impact is? Don’t worry, we wrote all about it in our article, Collective Impact for a Thriving Wayne County.
OUR IMPACT
Measuring what matters, this information helps decide priorities, shape and pursue effective policies, and seek external funding opportunities.
OUR PEOPLE
OUR COMMUNITY
Improving our environment, neighborhoods, and the quality of life for our Wayne County residents.
OUR RESOURCES
Access useful guides, tools, and resources for service providers, community organizations, and partners.
On the Blog
All About Me!
Hello everyone! My name is Jalyn Bruns, Forward Wayne County’s new communications intern. I am extremely excited about the many opportunities I’ve been given so far, including writing my own monthly blog! I decided that I will share a little bit about myself, discuss...
Four Leaf Honey Farm- Creating a big BUZZ in Wayne County
Four Leaf Honey Farm, a family-owned beekeeping supply store and retail shop is owned and operated by the 3rd generation beekeepers, The Alexanders. Under their leadership, the farm is creating a big buzz in Wayne County. We asked them to share about their business...