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...
Aug 2, 2019 | Forward Wayne County, Our People
Hey you, yeah you! Are you a Wayne County resident that provides care to a youth in our area? I bet you know how important is it to provide enriching experiences to our kids while they are young. If you play an important part of a child’s life, you are...
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 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...