Oct 4, 2019 | Collective Impact, Forward Wayne County, Our Community, Our People
We just moved into our lovingly named Gingerbread House. We knew when we first crossed the threshold that it was the home for us, and after a lot of collaboration, we have finally closed. Buying our home required help from a number of people and...
Sep 3, 2019 | Collective Impact, Forward Wayne County, Our Community
One of the best ways of learning is to learn from others. Forward Wayne County did just that with a trip to Muncie, Indiana. While there, representatives visited two organizations that are doing fantastic work in the community. Their work spans from restoring and...
Jul 16, 2019 | Collective Impact
The July Leadership Forum for Forward Wayne County was a huge success! Over 50 community stakeholders gathered, networked, and planned for continued change in Wayne County. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the strategic efforts of many different...
May 19, 2019 | Collective Impact, Forward Wayne County, Our Community, Our People
Quick! Think about the last experience you had with solving a significantly impactful problem. Got that idea in your mind? Did you work by yourself? If you did, do you think it would have been easier to accomplish with others? Maybe you...
May 13, 2019 | Collective Impact, Forward Wayne County, Our Community, Our People
At a young age, we learn our ABC’s – a concept and learning system that sticks with us for our entire lives. This way of thinking and organizing ideas is still happening today. For example, Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a growing movement that realizes...