| FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 29, 2026) – University Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, in Fort Wayne, is hosting a community donation drive to benefit local neighbors and schools in need. It will run through Monday, August 10. To donate, community members can drop off donation items at University Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, at 1400 Medical Park Drive, in Fort Wayne. A drop box is available in the lobby, and donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, August 10. A prize drawing will take place for individuals who participate in the drive. The community is asked to donate the following items: - Backpacks
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Folders
- Non-perishable food items
- Other classroom essentials
“We are proud to host opportunities that encourage community engagement and foster meaningful connections,” said Tommi Jo Pruitt, executive director of University Park. “This fundraising effort is a chance for people to come together, support an important cause, and make a positive impact in our region. Through initiatives like this, we seek to strengthen relationships and create lasting benefits for our residents and our neighbors.” University Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center hosts a variety of community events throughout the year to engage with neighbors and residents in Fort Wayne and the surrounding communities. Popular annual traditions include visits by the Easter Bunny, Halloween trunk-or-treat, and holiday light displays. About University Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center University Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 104-bed skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, Ind. That holds the top-level 5-Star rating in Quality of Care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The facility provides long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, respite care, and a secure memory care unit. The facility is hiring: www.universityparkhc.com/join-our-team. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For further information, please visit the University Park website at www.universityparkhc.com. |