Working To Improve Our Community

Since its founding in 1932, The Waynedale News has proudly served as a supporter and advocate for our community. Upholding an 92-year tradition, our Publisher continues to use the newspaper’s platform to promote positive change and strengthen our community!

“Beyond the projects completed and the events organized, I believe the real impact lies in the growing sense of positivity and volunteerism in our community. This new outlook has inspired many to get involved and actively contribute to the betterment of our area, leading to countless completed projects and many more on the horizon.” ~ Alex Cornwell, Publisher of The Waynedale News

More Than Just a Newspaper

At The Waynedale News, our commitment extends far beyond publishing a positive, family-friendly newspaper that celebrates South and Southwest Fort Wayne. We are deeply embedded in the community as founders of local organizations, event managers, and leaders of numerous impactful initiatives. Here’s how we are making a difference:

Trails & Sidewalks on Bluffton Road: We advocated, fundraised, and worked with the City to secure a $20,000 donation, making these improvements a reality.
Enhanced Accessibility at Lower Huntington Rd./Tillman Bridge: Expanded sidewalks and bridges now connect neighborhoods to trails, thanks to our fundraising efforts and collaboration with city officials.
Emergency Weather Siren Installation: Addressing a crucial need, we worked with city, county, and emergency officials to secure funding and protect our community where no siren previously existed.
Waynedale Corridor Project: Actively involved in this in-progress plan adopted by City Council, which aims to enhance community branding, accessibility, and unify visual styles through signage, floral, and tree elements.
Free Community ‘Togetherness’ Events: Organizing popular events like the Waynedale Picnic, Easter In Waynedale, Christmas In Waynedale, and the Fall Festival, drawing thousands of attendees and fostering community spirit.
Taste of Waynedale Sponsor: Promoting local businesses through food sampling events that double as fundraisers.
Elmhurst Tour and Meet & Greet: Organized the last public tour of Elmhurst, providing a guided experience and gathering space for residents.
Founding the Waynedale Business Chamber: A unique service-oriented group with over 100 local businesses actively involved in projects and initiatives that benefit the area.
Founding the Waynedale Community Improvement Team: An 8-year-old organization dedicated to fundraising and organizing community service projects for local residents.
Positive Community Branding: We are committed to featuring only uplifting, family-friendly news, providing a platform to highlight community events and initiatives that strengthen our local identity.
In-Kind Donations: Offering free advertising space to support community events, initiatives, and projects, including our local community calendar and obituaries to keep residents informed.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

As an individual, you can also make a direct impact by donating to our cause here: waynedalenews.com/donate

Business Leaders: We invite your organization to become a community partner and support our ongoing efforts. We offer three Community Sponsorship levels tailored to suit any level of involvement your business feels comfortable with. In appreciation, your business will receive recognition and exposure to our tens of thousands of readers in the printed Waynedale Newspaper.

>> Download Community Sponsorship Info (PDF)

For more information about sponsorship or how your business can get involved, please call us at (260) 747-5529.