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The Community Foundation uses unrestricted funds to support the Quarterly Competitive Grants program and responds to current community needs. Pictured, students work to beautify the city to gain work experience and earn a paycheck through TeenWorks’ Summer Employment Program. The Foundation has supported this and other programs through TeenWorks since 2014. Photo provided

Non-Profit December 6, 2018

Foundation Receives $1 Million Matching Grant to Grow Grantmaking in Muncie and Delaware County

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Indiana – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has received a grant of $1 million as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. With GIFT VII, Lilly Endowment is making up to $125 million available to help Indiana community foundations strengthen the towns, cities and counties they serve. The Community Foundation can use this matching fund grant to further build financial assets and support…

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From left: Teanna Evans, Lanisha Huggins, Tamica Crumes, Kara Sage, Jeannine Lee Lake and Mary Snyder. Standing in the back of the women is Georedt Huggins, whose parents started Feed My Sheep in 1995. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 19, 2018

23rd Annual Feed My Sheep Thanksgiving Dinner set for Thursday, Nov. 22 at Muncie Central High School

By: Jeannine Lee Lake— Muncie, Indiana—Feed My Sheep Muncie is ready to feed about 1,500 people a hot meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and corn on Thursday. But with the numbers of meal requests still rapidly rolling in, organizers say there is still a need for cash donations and food items for its 23rd annual Thanksgiving Day Community Outreach. The event – started by former Muncie educators George and Teresa Huggins in 1995 – begins at 11 am Thursday, in…