Van Wert County Foundation

Happy Birthday Hall! We want to thank Hall for his daily diligence and strong commitment to creating a well-resourced and thriving quality of life for Van Wert! #VanWertForward #VWFwd #VWForward #BuildingVibrancy

Important community update regarding lanes closures beginning August 29th: E. Main St. will be two lane only. N. Washington St. will be two lane only. Traffic will still be able to access all downtown businesses. Sign up for live text alerts by texting VWFWD to (833) 452-1606.

Starting August 22, there will be lane closures on both Main and Washington St. We will be posting more detailed information about these traffic changes in the weeks to come. Sign up for live text alerts by texting VWFWD to (833) 452-1606. #VanWertForward #BuildingVibrancy

Last week was a big week for Van Wert Forward. We were awarded the 2022 Private Sector Champion Award by the @GreaterOhio! We are humbled to accept this award and thank the @VWCF1925 for being our vision-driving force behind the project. #VWCF #VWFwd #GOSummit22

Congratulations, J Collection Bridal, on being the first business to sign a lease in our Phase One buildings. You'll make the McGavren Block, and our community's brides, look great. #VanWertForward #VWFwd #vwforward

Today our Director of Engagement, Joel had the opportunity to speak to Parkway 2nd graders at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center about VWFwd. The students were great listeners! Thank you to the Van Wert Live team for hosting such a great group of kids. #VanWertForward #VWFwd

Have you heard? We are transforming the quality of life and place in downtown Van Wert! The buildings in the south cluster of Phase One are getting more than just a facelift, but check out how vibrantly these buildings will shine when we are finished. #VWFwd #BuildingVibrancy

Today we are laying the groundwork in 108 and 110 N Washington (previously the Warehouse) that has been filled with gravel. This base layer will be covered with concrete that will allow for general use. We are excited about the progress being made! #VWFwd #BuildingVibrancy

Today is National Walking Day! We encourage you to get out in the fresh air and enjoy this wonderful spring day.

Last Thursday @vccstudents Construction Equipment Technology labs visited the VWFwd project site. Students were able to learn about the project, ask questions about the process, and see their academics transformed into action. #VWFwd #VantageWill vanwertforward.org/vantage-p…

The financial breakdown of VWFwd Phase One can be found here. @Central_Ins is stepping forward to embrace and support this community project vision-driven by the @VWCF1925 with a $17 million investment into Phase One. #VanWertForward #CentralInsurance vanwertforward.org/van-wert-…

The @VWCF1925 has been an excellent partner with Van Wert Forward. The VWCF has provided $5.6 million in equity capital to Phase One. Thank you to The Van Wert County Foundation for supporting Van Wert Forward as we are #BuildingVibrancy in our community. #VanWertForward #VWFwd

The Conant Block, 108 W Main (formerly Years Ago Antique Mall) holds a Watson Elevator Co. elevator from the early 1960s. Pictured below are its operating board, the top of the elevator car, and the interior view of the shaft. #VWFwd #VanWertForward #BuildingVibrancy

It's "safe" to say progress hasn't stopped downtown. With demolition quickly coming to a close and construction slated to start at the end of February, the final historical pieces are being removed from the building to be placed in storage. #VanWertForward #BuildingVibrancy

We have got our eye on the prize: the restoration of the physical heart of our community! These images are shot through the member entryway of the Oddfellows Lodge above 101 and 103 E Main. This particular space will be renovated for residential use. #VWFwd #VanWertForward