Join FORT-ify Program Manager, Réna Bradley to hear more about the Fortify Program and ask your questions!
Food will be provided! Please RSVP for an accurate head count.
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Beginning in April 2026, accelerator participants will take part in monthly in-person workshops, work with city staff to develop a Quick Action Plan (QAP) for their community and complete hands-on activities between workshop sessions to put what they’re learning into practice in their neighborhoods. Workshops include primers in:
- Community Listening & Asset-Based Approaches to Development
- Governance and Succession
- Civic Engagement & Testimonials
- Fundraising & Grant Writing
Neighborhood Benefits: Each Neighborhood Association enrolled from the 2026 Forti-fy cohort will…
- Create a Quick Action Plan for their neighborhood with City staff.
- Have the opportunity to obtain a new association logo.
- Conduct a listening tour in their neighborhood.
- Host a block party/ community engagement session for their neighborhood
- Be eligible for $5,500+ in funding to implement a project from their QAP.
- Have access to 1:1 coaching with city staff for 12 months.
- build relationships with other local neighborhood associations.
Additional details about workshops and activities can be found on the program Summary and FAQ documents at
https://engage.cityoffortwayne.org/fortify
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