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FWCL News, Articles, and Appearances

FWCL Out and About in the Community

SAMI AND LORI APPEARED ON A RECENT EPISODE OF THE FUTURE IS NOW: Education and the opportunities that come with it.

THE JOURNAL GAZETTE PUBLISHED FWCL’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Lori’s letter was chosen for the Golden Pen award for April, 2026.

Read the letter by clicking here.

FWCL WAS FEATURED IN THE MARCH 2026 ISSUE OF

CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE ON PAGES 18-19 BY CLICKING HERE

Table display set up for Fort Wayne Center for Learning at an outdoor event, featuring large colorful foam dice, brochures, writing supplies, and a Jenga game under a canopy.

FWCL was a vendor at the Taste of the Arts Festival that was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025

Two women standing behind a table at an outdoor event, with the table covered in a light blue tablecloth bearing the logo of Fort Wayne Center for Learning, under a grey canopy, with large colorful foam dice on the left and various informational materials, games, and prizes on the table.

FWCL staff played math games with willing children, such as roll the big dice and add the numbers for each roll without going over 21. They also played math JENGA!

An outdoor table under a tent, with a person arranging items for a Fort Wayne Center for Learning event. The table has large foam dice and informational pamphlets. In the background, there are tents, benches, trees, and a grassy area in an urban park setting.
A sign for Fort Wayne Center for Learning stating "1 in 5 children has learning difficulties. We're here to help." The sign features a smiling boy and girl looking at a book.

FWCL recently received a donation of $1000 from 3Rivers at a Komet Hockey Game.

Three women holding a large ceremonial check for $1,000 made out to the Fort Wayne Center for Learning from the Komets and 3 Rivers, dated April 13, 2025, for 'Hat Tricks.'

Lori is accepting the $1000 check from 3 Rivers.

Two women smiling with a large mascot resembling a bird at an indoor event.

FWCL Board member, Ashley Plunkett, attended the game with Lori. (nice photo bomb - Icey!)

Lori appeared on the Wane TV morning show with reporter Allie McKibben to give some tips on how to get kids reacquainted with learning as they head back to school.

Two women talking in front of a bookshelf with educational materials and board games, one holding a WANE 15 News microphone. Lori Lehman - FWCL Executive Director is being interviewed.
Click here to see the video

Lori and Sami appeared on Living Local 15 on January 30, 2024.

Lori and Sami were featured on Living Local 15 to discuss how FWCL teaches kids how to learn.

Three women seated in a talk show setting with a screen in the background displaying the word "INsight." A small table with a flower vase is placed between them. Sami Kugler and Lori Lehman are being interviewed.

Sami and Lori appeared on an edition of the 21Alive program INsight to discuss FWCL!

Click here to see Sami and Lori on INsight

FWCL was featured on @livinglocal15!

Check out Lori’s segment talking about FWCL!

A woman sits at a table representing the Fort Wayne Center for Learning, with a banner displaying their services and logo in the background. Lori Lehman at a provider fair.

Lori at ACPL Job Fair

Two women standing next to a Fort Wayne Center for Learning booth with informational materials, colorful star balloons, and table setup with giveaways. Sami and Lori at a provider fair.

Sami and Lori at PFW for the sensory friendly Dr. Seuss Party

A woman standing behind a table with a Fort Wayne Center for Learning banner, promotional items, and brochures in front of school lockers. Lori at a provider fair.

Lori at the Fort Wayne PTA dinner at Southside H.S.