Alex Modarressi, Vice Chair of Community Engagement, Living Fort Wayne
A few years back I was debating with myself "Why would I choose to live here" and "Why would I choose to move". What reasons should I move for.... my career, better income, personal growth, or maybe a greater sense of belonging...? I felt if I could answer why I would chose not to live here that it might help answer what I should be looking for somewhere else.
During this time of reflection, I found community experiences such as local art and culture had not been explored and that my lack of involvement would not be a reasonable enough excuse for me to leave the region or state.
So I started looking for ways to become involved and opening myself to opportunities to help our communities. This is when Living Fort Wayne and Wunderkammer started posting their need for volunteers. I started to attend local events and seeing needs that I could fulfill and had conversations about how to become more involved. One thing led to another and to me being a part of local organizations I believe in such as YLNI, Rotaract, Pine Hills City Church, and others like Clyde Theatre and Fort Wayne SOUP.
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