Save the Dates! This September, a network of more than 300 nonprofit organizations and community partners across the U.S. will celebrate Welcoming Week from Sept. 12-21, 2025.
Interested in participating in Welcoming Week 2025? Fill out our Interest Survey here.
Save the date!
Culture Fest: A Gathering of Neighbors
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
At the corner of Clay & Berry Streets
In partnership with Cinema Center, Foellinger Foundation, and Heartland Sings. Sponsored by Arts United, Nisource Charitable Foundation, and NIPSCO.
Save the date!
Welcoming fort wayne awards
Friday, September 19, 2025
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
International Ballroom, Purdue Fort Wayne Walb Student Union, Union Cir Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
In partnership with Purdue Fort Wayne.
Check out the latest impact data on our immigrant and refugee community
Through the use of census information and gathering the local voices of nearly 800 residents, our community can access the latest set of data regarding the impact of immigrants and refugees in Allen County and the state of belonging in our community.
download the welcoming fort wayne plan
Join us as we collaborate with civic and community leaders to decrease social, cultural, and economic barriers and maximize the potential of all Fort Wayne / Allen County residents.
Read the plan to learn more about recommendations in four priority areas: 1) Connected Communities and Public Safety, 2) Civic Engagement, 3) Economic Development, and 4) Education.
