The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator was designed by the City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods for neighborhood leaders who want to take their efforts to the next level by 1) building their knowledge and skillsets in key areas, 2) obtaining access to mentoring and support from City staff, and 3) working alongside other neighborhood associations. Accelerator participants will take part in monthly in-person workshops, work with city staff to develop a Quick Action Plan (QAP), and complete hands-on activities between workshop sessions to put what they’re learning into practice in their neighborhoods.
The key areas include:
- Community Listening & Asset Based Approaches
- Governance and Succession
- Civic Engagement
- Fundraising & Grant Writing
Congratulations to the Hamilton & North Highlands neighborhoods for being selected for the 2025 Fort-ify Cohort! Applications for our 2026 Cohort will open in November.
Visit the websites of our program alumni to learn more about their neighborhoods and check out their branding!
- East Central Neighborhood Association: www.eastcentralfw.com
- Fairfield Terrace/ Belmont Neighborhood Association: coming soon!
- Harvester Neighborhood Association: www.harvesterfw.com
- Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood Association: coming soon!
Listening Tour Results:
- East Central Neighborhood: EC Listening Results
- Fairfield Terrace Belmont Neighborhood: FTB Listening Results
- Harvester Neighborhood: Harvester Listening Results
- Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood: MVP Listening Results
Program & Alumni Honors
Program Photos
For more photos, visit our Flickr page here.
