Members of the choir sing at New Covenant Worship Center at 3420 E. Paulding Rd.
Members of the choir sing at New Covenant Worship Center at 3420 E. Paulding Rd. By Ray Steup

South East (46803, 46806)

Zip Codes: 46803, 46806, 46816

South East Fort Wayne is the most diverse quadrant of the city. Home to a wide variety of cultures, languages, cuisines, and churches, its family-run restaurants and grocery stores will take you on a journey around the world.

From August-September 2021, this quadrant is the focus of Input's community journalism program called Voices of South East, made possible by support from the Foellinger Foundation.

For two months, Input will be producing weekly stories that generate conversations around assets, challenges, and opportunities in South East—as determined by residents themselves.

Voices of South East is part of Issue Media Group's national On the Ground series. Previous On the Ground programs have taken place in Fort Wayne, Memphis, Tampa, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Cincinnati, Flint, and Detroit. 

Feature Story Nancy Fritz works on her mural during "Elevation. A Summit City Mural Showcase" on the 2400 block of Central Dr. in Fort Wayne. Arts and Culture

Voices of South East: Open Walls elevate artists to promote social mobility and inclusive growth

Kara HackettWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story Carmen Perry shares the story behind her startup, Carm A. Sutra, a line of comfy loungewear and lingerie designed to bring out the sensuality within. Entrepreneurship

Meet a Fort Wayne lingerie entrepreneur, bringing sexy back to comfy clothes

Kara HackettWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story Input Fort Wayne's Managing Editor will host a conversation with a national food journalist at the 2021 Local Food Forum & Expo. Economic Development

Input's Editor will interview a national food journalist at the 2021 Local Food Forum & Expo

Kara HackettWednesday, September 15, 2021
Partner Content Christopher Spalding, Co-Owner of the Fort Wayne Ballroom Company, shares his remarkable recovery from a cancerous brain tumor bigger than his fist. Healthy Communities

This world-champion ballroom dancer in Fort Wayne didn’t let cancer keep him down

Tami BrigleWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story You can become a Master Gardener at the Purdue Extension Office in Allen County. Sustainability

Input Street Team: You can become a 'Master Gardener' at the Purdue Extension Office in Allen County

Sierah BarnhartWednesday, September 15, 2021
News PFW Professor Rebecca Coffman and recent PFW graduate and artist Johnny Min in the new revolving gallery featuring work from Purdue Fort Wayne students, alumni and faculty at The Bradley, 204 W. Main St. Economic Development

Meet The Gallery: A new art experience at The Bradley, focused on Fort Wayne artists

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, September 1, 2021
Feature Story Peacemaker Academy Director, Angelo Mante, center, with two students, Dazhon Ware, left, and Caroline Shroyer, right, who are part of the program. Kids and Education

Voices of South East: Building a culture of peaceful progress in Fort Wayne, starting with students

Julia HanauerWednesday, September 1, 2021
Feature Story Fort Wayne’s first Trail to Zero ride this fall draws attention to the role equine therapy can play in preventing veteran suicide. Healthy Communities

Equine therapy is growing in Fort Wayne with a mission to serve military veterans

Gwen ClaytonWednesday, September 1, 2021
Feature Story Owner of the Fort Wayne Escape Room, Corey Ford, shares how his team pivoted during the pandemic and created a socially distant Treasure Hunt that attracted more than 50,000 participants nationwide. Entrepreneurship

How citywide Treasure Hunts put Fort Wayne on the map during the pandemic

Joshua SchipperWednesday, September 1, 2021
Feature Story Doula/pregnancy services provider Asha Hernandez will prepare meals at her home for delivery or go to clients' homes to cook meals for post-partum mothers. She will also help with meal plans. Healthy Communities

Voices of South East: This Fort Wayne mother is helping others navigate postpartum life

Angelica RobinsonWednesday, August 25, 2021
Feature Story Zaeden climbs on the playground during a 30 minute play time outside during Miss Nielson's 3-5 year old class at Children's Village, 6613 S. Anthony. Kids and Education

How are Fort Wayne families and schools coping with another pandemic year?

Adèle PoudrierWednesday, August 25, 2021
Feature Story Jesse Singh is Founder of the Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission. Diversity

Input Street Team: Meet the Indiana Sikh Outreach Mission

Sierah BarnhartWednesday, August 18, 2021
Feature Story A new program called Double Up Indiana helps low-income families double their buying power on fruits and vegetables at participating retailers.  Healthy Communities

Nutrition incentive programs are growing in Indiana, expanding into grocery stores

Lauren CaggianoWednesday, August 18, 2021
Feature Story From right: Bigger Than Us volunteers Carmen Lowe and Lorenzo Holder help CEO of BTU Jerrell Holman with cleaning up boxes before the start of the Book Bag Giveaway at Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Ave. on August 7, 2021. Economic Development

Who is working to foster and retain BIPOC talent in Fort Wayne?

Desaray BradleyWednesday, August 18, 2021
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