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August 1, 2025 | Volume 3, Issue 7 | | Welcoming Week Schedule Launches | |
Submit a Welcoming Nomination Today!
Do you know a Lifetime Achiever, Emerging Leader, Welcoming Non-profit, or Welcoming Business? Recognize them today by nominating them for a Welcoming Fort Wayne Award! Nominations are accepted through August 18. Nominees will be recognized at our Awards Ceremony & Breakfast on September 19.
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Amani CEO Shares on Open Book
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This month, Allen County Public Library featured Amani CEO Ewelina Connolly in their TV show, Open Book with Susan Baier. In Open Book, ACPL Executive Director Susan Baier aims to foster community engagement and provide a platform for discussion on local initiatives, the future of Allen County, and topics of significance to the guests.
Catch up on the conversation and learn what Ewelina has to say about her life, her work, and the Welcoming Fort Wayne initiative. Watch the full episode today.
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Culture Fest: A Gathering of Neighbors
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Foellinger Foundation (corner of Clay & Berry)
Culture Fest is a gathering of neighbors to celebrate and connect Allen County's diverse communities with live music and dance, artisan and entrepreneur market, resource fair, food truck, and children's activities.
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Bridging Difference
Wednesday, September 17, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
ACPL-Main (Meeting Room ABC)
Everyone benefits when we connect meaningfully despite inevitable differences. Join us for this special training where participants will reflect on what makes challenging conversations productive, practice perspective-seeking, and identify strategies and tools that build bridges.Hosted by ACPL.
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Ask An Attorney
Wednesday, September 17, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Free 15-minute consultations with an immigration attorney. Registration opens soon! Hosted by Amani's Naturalization and Legal Assistance NALA) program and the Volunteer Lawyer Program (VLP) of Northeast Indiana.
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Together Con Mi Familia
Thursday, September 18, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
YWCA of Northeast Indiana (Persimmon Room)
Join us for a FREE evening created for Spanish-speaking families to connect, reflect, and recharge. Registration is encouraged and will open soon; walk-ins are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Hosted by the Center for Nonviolence.
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Welcoming Fort Wayne Awards
Friday, September 19, 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Purdue Fort Wayne International Ballroom
The Welcoming Fort Wayne Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals and organizations that have contributed to our welcoming community. Join us for a free breakfast program honoring the winners of the 2025 Awards.
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Welcoming Civics Lab
Saturday, September 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community
Join us for a crash course in civics literacy - with a focus on issues impacting the Latino community. Walk-ins welcome!
Hosted by Fuerza Unida, League of Women Voters FW, and MADVoters Indiana.
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Welcoming Fort Wayne Spotlight:
Dreamers Staffing Connects Burmese Community to Jobs, Resources
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Dreamers Staffing LLC, a local Burmese-owned staffing agency, has a big heart for building community. In April, over 200 people, many of them Burmese speakers, attended their Community Job Fair at The Impact Center. Attendees talked with potential employers, filled out job applications, and learned about community resources.
In addition to job fairs, Might Might shares resources for Burmese speakers through Facebook Live videos, ranging from interview tips to leads on potential jobs. "From a refugee camp with no voice to a business owner with purpose, I organize job fairs to give hope, guidance, and opportunity to those who feel unseen, because I was once in their shoes," said Might MIght.
After the success of the April event, a second Community Job Fair and Networking Event is planned for on Saturday, August 9 at 12pm at The Impact Center (3420 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816). While the Burmese community is a target audience, the event is open to everyone.
Visit Dreamers Staffing on Facebook to learn more about the job fair and other activities.
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