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...
May 30, 2019 | Forward Wayne County, Our Community, Our People
Health and wellness are important to a single person, but also important to the community as a whole. When it comes to health or wellness, a lot of people only think about their own personal lifestyle and choices, and they usually don’t consider the entire...
May 29, 2019 | Forward Wayne County, Our Community
Think about your community, Wayne County. What makes it great? What do you love about the people? Why do you live in a smaller town or rural area? Throughout history, small towns and rural areas have been a great place to live for several reasons, including: a strong...
May 29, 2019 | Forward Wayne County, Our Community, Our People
In the early 2000s (yes, back when the first iPods were released and Facebook was a new hot item on the internet!) local efforts were developed to focus on city and county cooperation, data collection, leadership development, and education enhancement. Led by...
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...
