Project Description

Residents requested the reactivation of the Eastside neighborhood in Spring 2024. The process will begin with community outreach, engagement, and conversations to discuss the neighborhood's issues and priorities for its future.

If you are a resident or a local business located in the neighborhood boundaries, please fill out the survey below ot share what you care about and prioritize in the community. This information will help shape the priorities of the Eastside Neighborhood with activating resident Ms. Ruby Bates and the neighborhood board.

What is Neighborhood Activation?

Neighborhood Activation begins with interested residents contacting the City. A City Liaison is assigned to the neighborhood and provides support, resources, and best practices over the course of 12-18 months.

The ultimate goal of Neighborhood Activation is to empower residents to independently manage their neighborhood association.

The City Liaison distributes a survey and conducts interviews of neighborhood residents. The process concludes with a comprehensive written document on neighborhood history, demographics, and data.

East Side Neighborhood Fall Cleanup day with Dumpster November 2nd. — East Side Neighborhood Fall Cleanup day with Dumpster November 2nd from 8am to 2pm

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Tuesday 19 November 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Neighborhood Meeting

It will take place at Abundant Love Church, located at 2615 New Haven Avenue, 46803.

Tuesday 18 February 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Neighborhood Meeting

Prior Neighborhood Meetings

East Side Acting President, Ruby Bates, and Harvester President, Gret Machlan shaking hands

East Side Community First Meeting Attendees

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Neighborhood Kickoff Meeting

Eastside Community Association held its first To Improve Our Neighborhoods initiative and officers meeting at Abundant Love Church, 2615 New Haven Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. During the meeting, the following topics were discussed:

Public infrastructure concerns in the neighborhood
Programs available for seniors, and those struggling to afford food
City utilities concerns of older homes in the neighborhood that may have lead water pipes

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Neighborhood Bylaws Review and Election

The meeting was held at Abundant Love Church, 2615 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

At this meeting, residents reviewed the neighborhood bylaws. If unopposed, the 1986 bylaws will be adopted. To review the 1986 bylaws, click here.
Electing Officers. The election was held after the bylaws were adopted to officially restart the neighborhood and register it with the City.

Elected Officers:

Ruby Bates, President
Charles Law, Vice President
~~Elizabeth Lemire~~, Secretary, replaced by Maria Teresa on 10.15.24
Dave Thomas, Treasurer
Lee Lane, Sargent at Arms
Saydi Whitt, Spanish Speaking Translator

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Neighborhood Meeting

The meeting was held at Abundant Love Church, 2615 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. The following items were discussed and completed during the meeting:

Passed Bylaws:
Please click on this link to open East Side Community Bylaws established in 1986.

Elected Officers:
Ollie King, Assistant Secretary
Betsy Tutt, Assistant Treasurer

Plan Back-to-School Event

Discuss Awards: Best Yard / Street in the Association

Monday, July 15, 2024

Neighborhood Meeting

The meeting was held at Abundant Love Church, 2615 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. 6th District Councilwoman, Rohli Booker, was the guest.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Neighborhood Meeting

The meeting was held at Abundant Love Church, 2615 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Saturday 31 August 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Back 2 School Event

The neighborhood-led Back 2 School event will be held on Saturday, August 31st, from Noon to 4 PM in the St. Andrews Church Parking Lot, located at 2610 New Haven Avenue.