Non-Profit

By: Sara Nash— Indianapolis, IN—Fundraising professionals throughout the state will be celebrating the spirit of giving in November by recognizing philanthropists and the impact of Hoosier philanthropy at the 37th annual Indiana Philanthropy Awards celebration, presented by Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Since 1983, Indiana Philanthropy Awards have honored individuals and organizations who have enhanced philanthropy, the community, and the world through their dedicated efforts, time, leadership, passion, and generosity in Indiana. Past honorees have included some of the foremost philanthropists, leaders,…

By: George Foley— Muncie, IN—The 3rd Annual NAACP Muncie Freedom Fund Banquet will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center located at 401 S. High Street, Muncie, Indiana 47303. As always, we have an exciting dinner planned to include great food and a dynamic speaker. This year’s keynote speaker is Carolene Mays-Medley, Executive Director-White River State Park and Motivational.  Carolene Mays-Medley has overseen a rapidly increasing event lineup as well as an infrastructure…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties kicks off its Delaware County 2019 campaign next month with a downtown celebration and outdoor concert by local music legends – Cook and Belle. The concert – on Thursday, Sept. 5 – begins at 7 p.m. when the local headliners take the stage. Fun for the whole family begins at 6 p.m. with Charlie Cardinal, performances by Ball State’s Code Red Dancers, and games. The event – now in…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie and Old National Bank are excited to invite you to the 4th Annual Just Desserts on October 3, 2019. This year’s event will take place in the Ivy Tech Ballroom, located at 345 S. High Street. More than 150 guests will enjoy wine, appetizers, music, and fellowship with friends to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie. Each table will work together to outbid other tables…

By: Aimee West, Muncie Action Plan— Muncie, IN—The call for civil discourse in Muncie and Delaware County has reached a fever pitch, with citizens’ petitions, calls to action, and a demand for better information and more transparency. There’s a broken traffic light at the 4-way intersection between citizens, boards and commissions, local government, and the process by which our local government makes decisions. Trying to follow this political give and take has left citizens feeling confused and angry about decisions…

By J.R. Jamison— The September 7th Concert will also feature Cliff Ritchey and Dan Deitrich Muncie, IN—Josh Kaufman wowed national audiences with his soulful bravado on NBC’s The Voice, and with Usher as his coach he went on to win Season 6. Now, The Facing Project will bring him, along with award-winning musician Cliff Ritchey and Dan Deitrich, to Cornerstone Center for the Arts for a one-night only Storytellers Concert. On stage, Kaufman, Ritchey, and Deitrich will create an intimate…

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN—Muncie Habitat for Humanity recently partnered with Navient to hold their annual panel build event on August 6th, 2019. For this event, Navient provided over 130 volunteers and built the panels in their parking lot with the help of Habitat’s construction crew. The panels built will frame the future home of Abigail Lyons and her family. With the completion of the panels, Habitat’s Women Build teams will come together this fall to construct Abigail’s home at…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—James Flatford has been selected to participate in United Way’s Leaders Engaged in Accelerated Development (LEAD) program. The LEAD program is United Way’s exclusive engagement and professional development platform designed for high-performing and high-potential individuals who are committed to building their career within United Way. Flatford is the Director of Impact for the United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties. “United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties is proud that James Flatford was chosen to be a…