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By Shwetha Sundarrajan— Muncie, IN—It’s not like your typical library. No, it’s definitely not like a bookmobile either. The Human Library is unlike anything you’ve seen. Founded by Roni Abergel in 2000, the Denmark based international non-profit aims to “better our understanding of diversity in order to help create more inclusive and cohesive communities across cultural, religious, social and ethnic differences.” But what exactly constitutes a Human Library? According to Peggy Lewis, the book depot manager of the Muncie Human Library, the “books” are actually people who are assigned a title based on their life experiences. Just like a regular…

By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The YMCA’s free 3-week Summer Out Loud Challenge, presented by the YMCA of Muncie, launches July 12. Opt-in to the challenge today by texting SUMMER to 844-889-6220 and be entered to win a 1-year household membership to the YMCA of Muncie or a national grand prize of a family vacation of your choice (up to a $5,000 value). After opting in via text, follow the prompts to register for the challenge. You will receive three texts per week filled with motivation, workouts and family fun activities to try throughout the challenge. Choosing to participate in the…

Heart of Indiana United Way will provide more services and programming across the region. MUNCIE, Ind.– United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties and United Way of Madison County are now merged as a single, regional United Way, known as Heart of Indiana United Way. Through combined skills and resources, the organization will deepen its impact, bring more resources to the community, improve business efficiencies, as well as work with donors and volunteers to solve communities’challenges. Heart of Indiana United Way will serve Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, and Randolph Counties. “Across the heart of Indiana, nearly half of all…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— Muncie, IN — The Muncie-Delaware County Coalition of Women’s organizations is once again seeking nominations of local women to honor during the 29th Annual Women’s Equality Day Program. The Coalition invites nominations of women who have made a significant contribution in the arts, education, religion, business, politics, environment, and social or community service by improving the quality of life in our community, according to a press release. Other categories will also be considered. Six women will be honored during the program, which will take place at 5 p.m. Aug. 26th in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. Women’s Equality…

By Christina Ziuchkovski— Muncie, IN—How do you measure love? Depending on who you ask, there are countless answers to this question. Derek Peterson, founder of Web of Support, measures love based on the amount of support a person feels and can correlate that to their success. The Web of Support is a local mentoring initiative that uses a relational approach to help youth and adults identify, expand, and strengthen their own support systems. The Web of Support provides a practical pathway for youth and adults to evaluate the support they receive in their own lives as well as the support…

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., through the Town of Yorktown Endowment Fund, is awarding $3,500 in grants to two organizations serving the Yorktown community. The Yorktown / Mt. Pleasant Township Historical Alliance has been awarded $2,500. The Historical Alliance is working toward a safer and more attractive facility. This grant will support carpet replacement. The Yorktown Band Boosters Association has been awarded $1,000. The grant will be used to purchase new uniforms and equipment for the marching band, as well as instrument purchases and repairs for the entire band program….

By Linda DeHaven— Muncie, IN—The Muncie Chapter of A Better Life Brianna’s Hope is Celebrating their Anniversary on July 6, 2021 at 6 p.m.  A cookout at 115 S. Pershing Street, Muncie will include hotdogs and more.  This is in celebration of the many years that this chapter has been holding meetings to support all who are struggling with their own addiction.  We believe that the improbable can be done immediately although the impossible may take a little longer.  Together with Christ we are changing lives. Our meetings include study, guest speakers, victories, praise, personal stories and open sharing and conversation…

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., through the Town of Gaston Endowment Fund, is awarding a grant totaling $4,500 to two organizations serving the residents of Gaston. Gaston Lions Club has been awarded $2,000 to support facility updates. This grant will support the remodel of the Cook Shack at Gaston Lions Club Park. Gaston Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded $2,500 for technology upgrades. This grant will allow the fire department to replace obsolete radio pagers with new personnel alerting equipment. The Town of Gaston Endowment Fund was established in 2012…

By Kelley Phillips— ECI land trust with local artists and author have published a book of paintings and poetry. Muncie, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy has published their first book, titled “A Brush with Nature,” in collaboration with the Union City Plein Air Painters and local children’s book author Laurie Lunsford. “A Brush with Nature” illustrates the actual forests, prairies, wetlands, and waterways of east central Indiana that have been preserved by Red-tail. In the book, the main character is a red-tail hawk who observes the changing seasons. Included in some of the paintings are hidden paint brushes that the…