Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Colleen Cooper, Altrusa Club Member— MUNCIE, IN—Altrusa International of Muncie, IN is hosting a Storytime Tea and Auction to raise funds for the District Six Club and Foundation to support local projects focusing on literacy, food insecurity, and meeting various needs in the community.  Lunch and tea will be served and the main focus will be participating in the lively auction featuring goodies supplied by members of the District Six Club as well as by the community. Tickets are…

By Michelle Kinsey, Office of Community Engagement, Ball State University— MUNCIE, IN— “How many of you are at an IDEA conference for the first time?” Heather Williams asked the audience of more than 100 at the start of the eighth IDEA Conference on March 4. Dozens of people in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center ballroom at Ball State University raised their hands. Williams beamed. As the Associate Director in Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement, the program manager for Building…

By Kelsey Harrington, Program and Analytics Officer— MUNCIE, IN—More than $365,000 was awarded to ten community organizations by the George and Frances Ball Foundation. On February 24th, members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors met to review and make funding decisions for first quarter requests. Many of the funded efforts will build the capacity and fuel strategic, collective action of Cradle to Career Muncie, a community-wide and equity-centered educational attainment initiative driven by more than 40 community organizations and facilitated…

By Carly Acree King, Nonprofit Support Network— MUNCIE, IN —Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce the kickoff of 2023 Network Huddles, which will dive into topics relevant to the needs of nonprofits serving Muncie-Delaware County. Network Huddles are free peer group meetings hosted and facilitated by Nonprofit Support Network. The Huddles provide a supportive and collaborative environment that allows nonprofits to connect with peers and learn from each other. The new topics include community food service, board leadership, and shared…

By Emily Helms — MUNCIE, IN—Muncie-area residents will have an opportunity to take part in unique workshop offerings this spring at Madjax. From March through May, the community hub will offer beginner-friendly classes in digital design, woodworking, musical instrument making, and projects for the home and backyard. Many of these classes are suitable for all ages, from families with school-age children through seniors. Starting March 18, Madjax will host 13 evening and weekend classes run by our Makers and Educators in…