Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN—Muncie Habitat for Humanity is currently taking applications for individuals and families interested in partnership beginning in early 2020. Habitat is seeking applicants who are ready to begin their journey toward homeownership—NOW. This journey includes an application process, sweat equity hours, education classes, and ends with owning your own home. Join us at one of our upcoming informational meetings to learn more about the Homeownership Selection Criteria. Those in attendance will receive information on the income…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Join the Indiana Youth Institute, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties, and Ball State University on Friday, Feb. 28 for “State of the Child Conference.” This year, the presentation of the 2020 Indiana KIDS COUNT Data Book will be followed by facilitated discussions on what the numbers mean and how communities can address the issues. The KIDS COUNT Data Book is a revealing look at statistics and demographics affecting all Indiana counties. This event…

By: Bob Scott, Vice President of Development— Muncie, IN—Nearly 2000 supporters gathered at the Muncie Fieldhouse on Saturday, February 8th to show compassion for their neighbors in need with a walk to the Muncie Mission. With this 16thannual edition of Walk A Mile In My Shoes, a total of over $1 million has been raised to provide food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and hope to those battling addictions. The 2020 Walk generated over $102,500 in contributions and…

By: Molly Flodder— Muncie, IN—Survivor Voices, the East Central Indiana cancer survivor choir comprised of people from age 24 to 84, will host a “Survivors’ Sing Along” festival.  Anyone who is a cancer survivor or has been or is a primary caregiver is invited to participate in the festival on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4:00 p.m. at Westminster Village, 5801 W. Bethel in Muncie. The event will begin with a rehearsal, a dinner will follow, then a break and at…