Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Stephanie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Five years ago, The Facing Project was founded in Muncie, Indiana, by writers Kelsey Timmerman and J.R. Jamison. What started out as a one-off project, telling the stories of people in Muncie facing poverty, has now grown into a national nonprofit that has spread into 100 communities across the country. On November 20th, the organization will celebrate its 501(c)(3) status and the opening of its national headquarters in Muncie. The Facing Project provides coaching, a model,…

By: Jud Fisher— MUNCIE— With its centennial anniversary just a decade away, Ball Brothers Foundation continues to explore innovative ways of accomplishing its historic goals. “Ninety years later, our founders’ priorities are more relevant than ever,” says Jud Fisher, president and chief operating officer of the private Muncie-based philanthropy. “Our mission hasn’t changed, but the way we live it out continues to evolve.” That mission was established in 1926 when E.B. Ball—Fisher’s great-grandfather—created a trust of more than $3 million,…

By: Mitch Isaacs—  Muncie IN—In March, 130 citizens gathered for the first Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference. The steering committee has now opened program proposals for the second conference, scheduled for March 4, 2017. “Through the IDEA conference, Muncie’s neighborhood associations have gained access to tools and resources to sustain effective, collaborative neighborhood networks and keep open the lines of communication between residents and city leadership,” said Aimee Fant, Muncie Action Plan coordinator. Heather Williams, program manager for Building Better Neighborhoods explained…

By: Angie Sexton— The Animal Rescue Fund, Inc., (ARF) and Promoting Animal Wellness, Inc., (arf’s PAW) is seeking a mission-driven director to actively promote and manage the organization. PAW is a new professional shelter medicine program of animal wellness providing vaccination and other medical procedures to low income residents, staffed by a veterinarian that graduated from Purdue. The director is expected to focus on fund development and public outreach as well as supervisory authority over several managers. QUALIFICATIONS College degree…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The YMCA of Muncie joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement and pledges to raise awareness and funds to support Apple Tree YMCA’s Kindergarten Readiness Program The YMCA of Muncie has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Apple Tree YMCA’s early education program provides matching funds to allow underserved youth in our community the opportunity to become kindergarten ready. Occurring…

By: Micah Maxell— Lunch to recognize youth, volunteers and supporters of the organization MUNCIE, IN—The Boys & Girls Club of Muncie will soon be hosting its annual Great Futures Recognition Luncheon, which highlights the impact of afterschool programs in Muncie, Indiana. The event will host 300 attendees, feature speaker Coach Mike Neu from Ball State Football, and present their annual awards. Thursday, December 8, 2016 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, Gymnasium 1710 S. Madison Street,…