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Lauren Caggiano

Lauren Caggiano
Lauren Caggiano is a journalist, copywriter, and editor based in Fort Wayne.  A longtime contributor, she joined input Fort Wayne in 2018 and previously served as News Editor.  She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and French from the University of Dayton.

Lauren Caggiano's Latest Articles

Bridging the Hunger Gap in Rural Northeast Indiana 

Programs like Community Harvest Food Bank’s Farm Wagon provide a lifeline to hundreds of rural families each year.

‘Out of reach’: Inside Indiana’s Affordability Crisis 

Strategic advocacy and targeted action are creating tangible solutions to help working families.

Meet the organizations shaping civic engagement and action in northeast Indiana

Volunteers dedicate time and effort to advocacy, education, and community building in hopes of uniting people around real-world issues.

Food aid in Allen County

Find resources or learn how to support these 11 organizations working to provide hunger relief in Allen County and beyond.

What’s it really like to live in downtown Fort Wayne?

Three residents share perspectives on the good and bad of downtown living.

How Parkview’s DNA Insights program is democratizing access to genetic screening

The DNA Insights program is a community health research program aimed at revolutionizing preventative healthcare through no-cost genetic screenings.

Victim Assistance: Extending safety, support, and solidarity for survivors  

The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program provides meaningful support for survivors and their families following a traumatic incident.

Brave Bags: A community-based program supporting children in crisis

Blessings in a Backpack’s Brave Bag initiative provides necessities and comfort items to support children during crises.

How Microschools are challenging public education in Indiana

Offering more personalized education and less oversight, some parents in Indiana are turning to microschools – but educational experts question whether this growing trend will provide a lasting solution to public education concerns.

Courageous Healing, 2013 S. Anthony Blvd
‘Filling gaps’: What a forthcoming mobile crisis unit means for community mental health and well-being

Courageous Healing is launching a mobile crisis unit to provide community-based crisis response, thanks to a million-dollar grant from the Mobile Crisis Accelerator Program.

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