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Recently Trustee Austin Knox has been crafting his Vision Statement for what he sees as important in our work here at Wayne Township. The following goals are some of his top priorities: 1) Give the people who come to us for assistance a sense of …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to reexamine how everything functions, whether it is reorganizing a space to allow for social distancing or re-imagining how our institutions are led to ensure equity. This year’s General Election is an …
Read moreGovernor Eric J. Holcomb and U.S. Administration of Children and Families Assistant Secretary Lynn Johnson today announced Indiana is the top state in the nation for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care. “Every child …
Read moreThe Wayne Township Trustee Office offers our clients temporary financial assistance and guidance in economical living. We focus on meeting life’s basic necessities such as food, shelter, essential utility services, clothing, medical …
Read moreSeptember 22nd was National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the upcoming November 3rd General Election, you must register to vote by October 5th. Citizens can register to vote by visiting www.IndianaVoters.com, …
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Jennifer Welsh stands with the school supplies for this year’s Wayne Township students. At our monthly board meeting on September 8 (via Zoom) we honored our 2020 Recognizing Achievement Scholar, Shajasha R. Lee. Shajasha is currently studying …
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Director Mike DePew delivers ice bath to Trustee Knox as prize to hard-working employees via Zoom video conference. Wayne Township Trustee, Austin Knox, has been running a virtual township assistance office during the current COVID-19 …
Read moreAugust 21 was named “National Senior Citizens Day” in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and a joint resolution of Congress and, and for the last 32 years the day has been celebrated not only in the United States but around the world. While not a national …
Read moreFort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City of Fort Wayne is working with Brightpoint to help local small businesses survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s Office of Housing &Neighborhood Services is …
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According to State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington), 2020 Census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so. Census Surge Week kicked off last week …
Read moreMuch like what we experienced during the financial crisis of 2008, this year we are seeing another sharp rise in unemployment and an increasing need for assistance with basic necessities. As an important member of the local social safety net, …
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Gwendolyn Carpenter retires from the Wayne Township Trustee Office after 18 years of service. As an essential service to the community, the Wayne Township Trustee Office has remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, although our ways …
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The Fourth of July weekend is here and, even in these strange times of the COVID-19 pandemic, thinking about the meaning of Independence Day seems as important and relevant as ever. July 4, 1776 is the date that the American Colonies, still at …
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Usually at this time of year we are well into the season of attending large events where we reach out with our informational booth and literature to educate the public on our services. For example, Fort Wayne Housing Authority has, for some years …
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Hirma Borjas retires after 29 years with a ‘socially-distant’ retirement party. Normally at this time of year we would be transitioning from the school year to a summer of downtown festivals and other outdoor activities. But this year has …
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My name is John Stoffel and I see a brighter future for northeast Indiana. That’s why I’m asking for your vote in the Indiana House of Representatives District 50 Primary Election. I have been a teacher in Allen and Huntington Counties for 27 …
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My name is Tom Rhoades and I’m running for Indiana State Senate in the 16th District in the Republican Primary on June 2nd. Over the past 12 weeks, we have all experienced something on the scale of nothing we have ever seen before. The COVID-19 …
Read moreThis year Memorial Day comes as early in the month as it can, on Monday May the 25th. The United States has been observing that holiday on the last Monday of May since 1971 when the “Uniform Monday Holiday Act” made several national holidays land …
Read moreAs an essential service under the governor’s COVID-19 “stay at home” directive, the Wayne Township Trustee Office has continued operating under its normal business hours of Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 …
Read moreIn response to recommendations from Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and the leadership of Indiana’s major political parties, the Indiana Election Commission has issued an order implementing policy changes for …
Read moreGovernor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody announced an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2. All …
Read moreThe U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Indiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator …
Read moreIn compliance with the order from Governor Holcomb on Monday, March 23, the Wayne Township Trustee Office is operating on a restricted emergency basis. The following statements regarding the COVID-19 health situation is posted on our website …
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Springtime is rolling around, and here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office we are doing spring things like cleaning carpets and putting fresh paint on the walls, changing the seasonal items in the Clothing Emporium and replacing our office …
Read moreFriday, March 6, will be the 25th annual National Employee Appreciation Day., Known as the “Guru of Thank You,” Dr. Bob Nelson was a founding member of Recognition Professionals International (RPI, previously known as the National Association …
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