Articles by Mike Rhodes

Amount Represents Record  for the 83-year-old, Muncie-Based Family Foundation… By Kelsey Harrington— Muncie, IN—The year 2020 will go down in history books as a time marked by a global pandemic, civil unrest and racial tension, and a resulting economic crisis. In the midst of these trials, community members and non-profit organizations stood to the challenge and supported fellow neighbors in innovative and timely ways. The George and Frances Ball Foundation proudly invested more than $5.4 million in East Central Indiana non-profits for routine services, programming, and the crucial response to COVID-19. The Foundation, founded in 1937 by George and Frances…

By WaTasha Barns Griffin & George Foley— Muncie, IN—With everything that has transpired throughout the year, it is important to spread holiday cheer. Several local organizations have teamed up to make ensure that twenty Muncie families celebrate Christmas with gifts. Families at seven local Daycare Centers received some Christmas cheer.  NAACP Muncie Branch vice president, George Foley said, “Children in the care of seven local daycare centers had wish lists full of items they would like for Christmas. We wanted to make that happen for them.” The Muncie Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Black Expo Muncie Chapter, Muncie Branch…

By Bob Scott— Muncie, IN—A new year, a new adventure! Muncie Mission will expand one of Muncie’s biggest annual fundraising events into a virtual Walk A Mile in My Shoes WALK WEEK for 2021. From February 8 through 13, supporters are invited to take a solo walk and report their progress as we collectively seek to log over 1000 miles… raising hope with every step. Every day hurting neighbors take to the street… some searching for food, clothing, or other resources; others simply seeking an escape. Some don’t know why they walk, and most walk alone. For 16 years we…