Author: Camille Garrison

A married couple in southwest Fort Wayne is giving back to their community both independently and as a team. For Ron Fritze and Linda Stabler, volunteering is deeply fulfilling—they often find that they receive more than they give. . . Read More

November 16th marked the 3rd Annual Family Volunteer Day held at Waynedale UMC. Sponsored by the Volunteer Center and in partnership with Project 216, over 70 people came together to pack 11,016 meals that were then shipped to refugees in Ukraine. . . . Read More

Three area organizations joined forces to celebrate National Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 18. The Volunteer Center, a nonprofit that links volunteers to local community organizations in need of volunteers, sponsored the event. . . Read More

A group of longtime Waynedale neighbors and friends gather regularly to work on various volunteer projects through the Volunteer Center. One recent project was decorating paper grocery sacks for Community Harvest Food Bank. . . Read More

Holy Scripture Lutheran Church on Kinnerk Road recently realized a vision come true. Plans for a community walking path that have been in the works since prior to COVID, came to fruition fulfilled by a dedication ceremony on Sunday, October 16th. . . Read More

When we think of the dog days of summer, ice cream treats are among the first things that come to mind. And a favorite go-to is The Stand; a deep rooted Waynedale tradition, having served our community for 18 years. . . Read More

Anyone who knows me at all recognizes that among the many things I am passionate about, a top contender is preserving our environment. And one important way to do that is through repurposing of items. . . Read More

We hear the ominous warnings in the local and national news “Buy your turkey sooner rather than later” and “Shop for Christmas gifts” early. The apprehension of supply shortages is real and just one good reason to Shop Local. . . Read More

Although technically April was National Volunteer Month, I’d like to take this belated opportunity to highlight someone who exemplifies what the term Volunteering is all about. Rochele Watson is the Executive Director of Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. . . . Read More

We have a hidden jewel in our Waynedale Community. Sari Bari is an ethical fashion business that employs women who have been exploited in the sex trade or who are vulnerable to human trafficking. . . Read More

“In 1992, about 250 volunteers gathered to help spruce up what was then the YWCA campus on North Wells Street. That event has now grown into an opportunity for thousands of volunteers to come together to make Allen County a better place to live and . . . Read More

As with many event causalities that occurred due to the COVID-19, the annual Walk in Waynedale was no exception and has been postponed until 2021. But the group of volunteers who typically plan that event brainstormed and quickly created a pandemic . . . Read More

In June, for the third consecutive month, Waynedale United Methodist Church Food Bank handed out free meals to the community via a drive thru. Last November, they served Thanksgiving dinner, and continued on with a once a month free meal served in . . . Read More

When I think of staunch longtime Waynedale supporters, GMI Insurance quickly jumps to mind. They are an organization who pulls out all the stops at community events with their support. Located on Bluffton Road, they are a local Independent Insurance . . . Read More

April is National Volunteer Month and I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight two of our own long term Waynedale residents. Rosemary Ankenbruck and Rita Mahoney have been Hospitality Hosts at the Fort Wayne International Airport for many years. . . . Read More

Members of Waynedale United Methodist Church learned about an important program providing real hope for our military heroes. The Military BibleStick reaches service men and women, deployed in some of the most dangerous areas of the world, with God’s . . . Read More

I was always fascinated by the stories my 93-year-old Grandmother would share about her youth. I remember her telling us about the hobos that would visit her home near the railroad. . . Read More