Nov 24, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, Neighborhood Development, News, Our Community, Story
The Wayne County Foundation has committed a $1 million impact investment to support transformative neighborhood revitalization efforts in Richmond’s Vaile neighborhood. The investment, made in partnership with Intend Indiana, the Indiana Economic Development...
Oct 29, 2025 | News, Our Community, Story
October is National Disability Awareness Month, and if you’ve been following along on our social media, chances are you’ve seen the “Disability Awareness Community Highlight” posts we’ve been making. While the work of ensuring an inclusive and accessible community is...
Sep 9, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, Main Street Coalition, Neighborhood Development, News, Our Community, Story
In September we are focusing on all things related to government. Forward Wayne County hired two interns this summer to assist with community planning and development. Tucker Burris, an IU East student, and Jaxin McCree, a Ball State student, spent the summer engaging...
Jul 29, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community
Back to school—While some students dread it, many parents look forward to their children returning to a structured routine. The transition from spending every day in the sun to long hours spent indoors behind a desk can be a challenge. Last year, according to ILEARN...
Jun 25, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Story
In June, we focused on exploring all things arts and culture in Wayne County. I had a lot of fun researching the many ways Wayne County incorporates arts and culture into its communities. As someone who’s not originally from the area, I’ve learned a great deal...
May 21, 2025 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our Community, Story, Uncategorized
This month we focused on health and wellness, specifically how social connections contribute to overall well-being. What better way to highlight this than by spotlighting a place dedicated to fostering those connections? Wayne County is home to numerous senior...
