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Love Our Schools

Impacting the Next Generation

Through the School Connect model, Love Fort Wayne connects schools to the community, building a village of support around them, so that every child has the resources and connections they need to reach their potential!

Fort Wayne School Connect Schools

Abbett Elementary School, FWCS
School Champion: Cassius OA Stallings, Health Visions
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Adams Elementary School, FWCS
School Champion: Geoff King, Love Fort Wayne
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Bloomingdale Elementary School, FWCS
School Champion: Chris Walker, Bloomingdale Neighborhood Assoc.
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Covington Elementary School, SACS
School Champion: Matt and Ashley Stemen
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Indian Village Elementary School, FWCS
School Champion: Skip Balkenbusch
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Levan Scott Academy, FWCS
School Champion: Kristin Packnett and Sierra DuBose
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Lindley Elementary School, FWCS
School Champion: Stuart Smith, The River Church
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Northcrest Elementary School, FWCS
School Champion: Tammy Sipe
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Love our Schools Team

Amy Todia, Love Fort Wayne – Love our Schools Director

Kelli Packnett, Bridge of Grace Ministries – Love our Schools Advisor

Dr. Mark Daniel, Fort Wayne Community Schools – Love our Schools Committee Co-Chair, LFW Board of Directors

Javier Mondragon, Fort Wayne Community Schools – Love our Schools Co-Chair, LFW Board of Directors

How to Love Our Schools

  • Join a School Connect Village
  • Become a School Champion and help start a School Connect Village
  • Financially Support a School Connect Village as they work together to support schools
  • Help meet a need through Helpmatch.org

Get Involved

Contact Amy Todia to learn more about getting connected with a school: amy@lovefortwayne.com

Donate or Volunteer With a Partner

Bridge of Grace Rising Stars Blessings in a Backpack FWCS Clothing Bank UPAF Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys & Girls Club Youth for Christ Northern Indiana Young LIfe Fellowship of Christian Athletes RemedyLIVE Kids Hope USA

Tangible Ways to Love Our Schools

Love Our Teachers

Cater a Lunch or Coffee Truck for Staff
Bring Breakfast and Coffee
Send Encouraging Notes
Donate funds for supplies and incentives
Ask Teachers About the Dreams for Their Students
Commit to Praying for Teachers and Staff

Love Our Students

Become a Tutor or Mentor
Donate Funds for Incentives
Purchase School Spirit Wear for Students
Help a Teacher Start an Afterschool Club for Students
Help Coach an Elementary Sports Program
Commit to Praying for a Student
In Fort Wayne, God is speaking loud and clear. He’s divinely bringing a unity and a community spirit that we have not seen before. We’ve been watching Him pull it all together for years–and we know that now is the time.

Lori Whitman — Spiritual Development Coordinator at Parkview Health

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