Fort Wayne Trails is a nonprofit organization that promotes a healthy community by providing a network of trails to connect people with each other and the places they want to go. The trails give individuals a place where they can bike, walk, or run safely throughout our community. The organization also emphasizes the importance of… Continue reading Happy Trails
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A Day of Caring
Our Week 9 experience gave me the opportunity to work with the "Big Red Machine." This is the how I refer to our team at Coca-Cola here in Fort Wayne. Almost three years ago when I moved to Fort Wayne, Coca-Cola was not an active member of this community. I was told by many different… Continue reading A Day of Caring
Love your Neighbor
“Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not to others what thou would not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, invoke God in his behalf.” - Confucius These are powerful words from a famous teacher and philosopher that are often lost in our world. We… Continue reading Love your Neighbor
A League of their Own
The word impact can easily be used to describe this week's volunteer organization. It is an organization that positively impacts the lives of urban residents and others by providing a wide array of programs and services. For the last 80 years, the Fort Wayne Urban League has helped thousands of people reach their potential while… Continue reading A League of their Own
Food for Thought
We were in full conversation as we drove to our volunteer experience on a sunny Saturday morning. We were talking about the Community Harvest Food Bank and how it supports the people of Northeast Indiana. This was the first opportunity that our girls have had to volunteer as part of this project. They were excited… Continue reading Food for Thought
A Big Impact
All too often, the things we treasure most and hold dearest to our hearts, can be the most difficult to put into words. My experience as a Big Brother is just that. I am seldom at a loss for words, but yet find myself speechless about one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. … Continue reading A Big Impact
A Night on the Streets
As we drove downtown, I was overcome with many emotions. I was extremely excited to spend time making a difference, but I was also consumed with a feeling of nervousness and anxiety. I wasn’t sure what to expect. We were on our way to spend time walking the streets of Fort Wayne at night in… Continue reading A Night on the Streets
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