Tag: HANDS City of Fort Wayne Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services
Registration now open for Fair Housing Summit on 10/13/2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Fair Housing Summit featuring speaker Aaron Carr, who is the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit watchdog group Housing Rights Initiative in New York City.
Habitat for Humanity partners with City to rehab house previously set for demolition
A partnership between the City of Fort Wayne and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne has resulted in the rehabilitation of a home set for demolition.
Habitat for Humanity partners with TenPoint Coalition, City
Today, the City of Fort Wayne and Mayor Henry announced a partnership between Habitat for Humanity the Fort Wayne UNITED TenPoint Coalition to bring the construction of new houses to southeast Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Johnnie Mae Farm Market now open
Today the City of Fort Wayne announced today that the Johnnie Mae Farm Market, located at 2518 Winter Street, is now open on Fridays throughout the summer and fall from 2 to 6 p.m.
City announces nearly $540,000 in grants to nonprofit programs
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced that the City of Fort Wayne will invest federal dollars in 19 local nonprofit programs.
City to develop Homelessness Strategic Plan
The City of Fort Wayne has contracted with a consulting firm to evaluate the state of homelessness and develop a strategic plan to address it.
Rent and Utility Assistance Program opens Monday – 3/8/2021
Today, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced that a new Emergency Rental Assistance program has been established.
Non-profits receive $398,000 for COVID-19 relief
Today, the City of Fort Wayne announced that $398,000 would be distributed to seven non-profit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.
Additional assistance for the homeless available
A new partnership formed by several local organizations and the City of Fort Wayne will provide additional assistance for homeless individuals and families.
Small Businesses Emergency Assistance available
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City of Fort Wayne is working with Brightpoint to help local small businesses survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.