Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Board of Directors, Cornerstone Center for the Arts— MUNCIE, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts has set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 by December 10, 2023, but we need your help. Any donation you make before December 10 will be matched by a silent donor up to $10,000. This means you can double the impact of your contribution and help us reach our goal by making a donation today. Cornerstone’s mission is to engage and enrich our community by providing opportunities for creative expression, educational programs, and events in a historic setting. Fulfilling this mission has become increasingly difficult…

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Action Plan (MAP), in partnership with Shafer Leadership Academy, Ball State University Bowen Center for Public Affairs, 8twelve Coalition, and Ball State University Office of Community Engagement, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous grant from CenterPoint Energy to launch the innovative CenterPoint Scholars Program. This collaborative initiative aims to empower neighborhood leaders and foster positive change within Muncie’s vibrant communities. CenterPoint Scholars is a year-long leadership academy designed to cultivate a cohort of dedicated resident leaders who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The program will…

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Action Plan, Shafer Leadership Academy, and Building Better Neighborhoods are partnering once again to support the development of neighborhood leaders. The ninth annual Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference is scheduled for March 2, 2024, on Ball State’s campus. Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn, and meet like-minded individuals to share ideas and best practices. The conference theme is Intentional Development and Education (IDEA) for Association members. IDEA brings together leaders representing Muncie’s neighborhoods to develop and strengthen community-building skills. IDEA presenters will provide leadership training, share best practice strategies…