Jan 10, 2024 | Our People
Population decline is a problem several small communities, including Wayne County, face as local leaders try to solve this downward trend. One strategy that has become prominent in recent years is attracting and retaining young professionals. Younger generations are...
Nov 29, 2023 | Our Community, Our People
Year-end appeal marks the time between November and December where nonprofits make a mad dash for lofty fundraising goals. A 2019 study by the Blackbaud Institute indicated that December is the most charitable month of the year. The year’s waning months signal...
Nov 15, 2023 | Forward Wayne County, Our Community, Our People
This November, Forward Wayne County is focusing on Giving and Philanthropy. To help add some insight, we asked Major Bill Welch from the Richmond Salvation Army to discuss the importance of volunteering during the holiday season. Major Bill Welch Volunteering and the...
Sep 20, 2023 | Forward Wayne County, News, Our People, Story, Uncategorized
This month, we welcomed a new team member of the Forward Wayne County team, Seth Stegall. We asked him to share his story and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role. Hello there! This blog may be a reintroduction for some of you and, for others, a new face. My...
Aug 21, 2023 | Educational Attainment, Forward Wayne County, News, Our People
As Forward Wayne County focuses on Education this month, we reached out to Kyle Wright, manager of the College Now Program at Indiana University East to ask a few questions about the program and how it impacts students in Wayne County! Kyle Wright, manager of the...
