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4 Principles for Sustainable Goal Setting

4 Principles for Sustainable Goal Setting

It's a new year, and this month Forward Wayne County is focusing on goals. We asked Carl Rhinehart, the Co-Founder and Director of Future Achievers, to talk about his work in Wayne County and how to set sustainable goals in 2023! We are now into the new year....

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Richmond Meltdown – Wayne County’s Winter Ice Festival

Richmond Meltdown – Wayne County’s Winter Ice Festival

The Richmond Meltdown Festival, presented by 3 Rivers, is entering its tenth year in 2023, and continues to draw in crowds from all over the State. But what exactly can you expect to find at the Meltdown Festival? Read on to learn more. History of the Meltdown Since...

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The Gift of Time

The Gift of Time

It's the end of the year! What better gift to give this December than volunteering your time, talent, and treasures with a local nonprofit? Forward Wayne County is focused on Volunteering this month. Today's blog post focuses on some of the benefits of volunteering...

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He’s Cold and Doesn’t Have a Blanket

He’s Cold and Doesn’t Have a Blanket

Forward Wayne County is focused on volunteering and service this month. We asked Tim Pierson from Bridges for Life to share about his experiences. “He’s Cold and Doesn’t Have a Blanket”Quote from a local student while volunteering at a Friday night meal program It’s...

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The Season of Giving

The Season of Giving

It's that time of the year where everyone talks about giving. Between Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday, and the approaching holidays, giving is on the minds of most people in the United States - especially us here at Forward Wayne County. There's a lot of talk about...

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Philanthropy in Our Community

Philanthropy in Our Community

Forward Wayne County is focused on giving this month. We asked Rebecca Gilliam, Executive Director of the Wayne County Foundation, to talk about philanthropy in Wayne County. November is one of my favorite months at the Wayne County Foundation. We pause to give thanks...

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Western Wayne Schools Gives Back at Thanksgiving

Western Wayne Schools Gives Back at Thanksgiving

In the month of November, Forward Wayne County is focused on Giving. That's why we wanted to highlight the upcoming Community Thanksgiving Dinner from Western Wayne Schools. All Hands on Deck When Andy Stover, Superintendent of Western Wayne Schools, began planning...

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Education Opportunities in Wayne County

Education Opportunities in Wayne County

In the month of October, Forward Wayne County is focused on Education. Wayne County has no shortage of educational opportunities for its residents, from K-12 to masters degrees and everything in between. Let's take a look at some of the options! K-12 Wayne County has...

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A Superintendent’s Perspective On Education

A Superintendent’s Perspective On Education

Andy Stover, Superintendent of Western Wayne School Corporation In the month of October, Forward Wayne County is focused on Education. We asked Andy Stover, Superintendent of the Western Wayne School Corporation, to share his thoughts on education and what being a...

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Artists that Shaped Wayne County

Artists that Shaped Wayne County

Across time, many artists have called Wayne County home. Photographers, musicians, painters, sculptors, architects, and many more have left their mark on our towns and cities. Their work continues to inspire us and shape our places and lives to this day.  Let’s...

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Wayne County History Inspires Pride in Place

Wayne County History Inspires Pride in Place

Forward Wayne County invited Karen Shank-Chapman, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Historical Museum to share her thoughts on arts and culture and how it can inspire pride in place. Here are her thoughts: There are many reasons why our history can inspire...

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Getting Ahead in Your Career

Getting Ahead in Your Career

This month, we are focused on Employability. Wayne County has countless options for bettering yourself, with plenty of career and training opportunities available. Let’s take a look at some of them below: Career Opportunities For those looking to start a career, Wayne...

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Care Over Cash

Care Over Cash

For the month of August, Forward Wayne County is focused on Employability. We asked Wayne Williams, One Stop Operator for Eastern Indiana Works, to write a guest blog on the topic. It is probably time to stop assuming that all young people are lazy. After all, that...

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Mystery on Main

Mystery on Main

Wayne County is known for many things: jazz music, cruise control, the Overbeck sisters, and tin. I could go on. All of this innovation came from people that lived in our communities across the county. And before we had full-fledged neighborhoods and subdivisions, our...

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Getting Involved in Your Community

Getting Involved in Your Community

For the month of July, Forward Wayne County is focused on Our Community. Communities are groups of people who live together and share common attitudes, interests, and goals – and strong communities are places of opportunity. Wayne County has several communities...

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