Aug 9, 2023 | Educational Attainment, Forward Wayne County, News, Our People
Forward Wayne County is focused on Education this August. We visited Nixon Tool Co. Inc. in Richmond, Indiana. We interviewed Scott Nixon about the importance of trade schools, apprenticeships, and how Nixon Tool has adapted to a new workforce while supporting...
Jul 27, 2023 | Forward Wayne County, Neighborhood Development, News, Our Community
Forward Wayne County is focused on Neighborhood Development this month. According to a study from the Pew Research Center, only 57% of Americans say that they know some of their neighbors. Only 26% say they know most of them. Improving a community starts small, and...
Dec 28, 2022 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Our People, Story
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...
Dec 16, 2022 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our People
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...
Nov 28, 2022 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Our People, Story
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...
Sep 15, 2022 | News, Our Community, Story
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...
