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MAYOR HENRY'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 10

January 27, 2021 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will deliver his 2021 State of the City Address at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Due to COVID-19, the event won’t be open to the public. Media and essential City of Fort Wayne staff members will be in attendance to assist with the production of the event.

Mayor Henry will discuss the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and the City of Fort Wayne’s continued response to the pandemic. In addition, Mayor Henry will highlight successes in 2020 and look ahead to plans for 2021. The theme for this year’s speech is “Fort Wayne – It’s Our Time.”

CITY TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT WORKSHOP

January 27, 2021 - Neighborhood Association Officers are encouraged to attend a virtual workshop that will answer questions about the application process for the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Improvement Grant program.

The program is designed to support neighborhood projects that beautify public spaces and strengthen community involvement. Accepted projects must enhance the aesthetics of the neighborhood, provide a clear community benefit, be accessible to all residents and increase civic pride.

JOINT PUBLIC MEETING: LUDWIG ROAD RELOCATION & COLDWATER ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECTS

January 26, 2021 - The City of Fort Wayne and INDOT invite the public to attend a virtual joint public meeting for an overview of the Ludwig Road Relocation & Coldwater Road Interchange projects. Construction is expected to begin on the projects early in 2022.

FORT WAYNE UNITED ANNOUNCES UNITED FRONT SCHEDULE AND CURRICULUM

January 26, 2021 - Fort Wayne UNITED and Mayor Tom Henry today announce the 2021 United Front Initiative curriculum and schedule. Since its launch last September, 150 businesses/organizations and over 5,500 individuals have joined the comprehensive cultural competency program that fosters racial equity, healing and unity.

The goal of the United Front Initiative is to bring the community of Fort Wayne together to attain racial healing, equity, education, and organizational transformation by developing shared knowledge and understanding around various topics related to diversity and inclusion. Educational sessions are offered to Fort Wayne organizations, businesses and individuals in order to empower them with the ability to value diversity, assess their environments, and implement interventions that will enhance their inclusive cultures, motivating people to work together toward community shared goals. The United Front Initiative is funded by grants and donations.

FWACC CONTINUES TO GROW PROGRAMS AIMED AT KEEPING PETS AT HOME

January 26, 2021 - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control expanded its life-saving efforts in 2020 addressing barriers to pet ownership that often lead to the surrendering of pets.

Launched in September, the donor-funded Pet Behavior Help program has already connected nearly 200 pet owners with a certified dog trainer to work through behavioral issues in the home.

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