Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Kristen McConnell, Vice President of Mission Advancement— MUNCIE, IN—Embark on a Journey of Discovery with Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center’s Innovative Preschool Programs. Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center is thrilled to announce the launch of our enriching preschool programs for ages 3, 4, and 5. Rooted in the esteemed Reggio Emilia philosophy, our curriculum blends traditional preschool structure with cutting-edge teaching methods to ignite a passion for learning in every child. Scholarships are available for families who…

By Marcy Minton— MUNCIE, IN—As a major funder supporting many local nonprofits in our community, The Community Foundation has a broad view of the work being done to make Muncie and Delaware County a great place to call home. In fact, Muncie has been ranked first in charitable giving and second in civic engagement according to Sagamore Institute’s Public Good Index (PGI). We are fortunate to have neighbors who are willing to give of their time and talent. Muncie is…

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—The Training, Resource, & Advocacy Connector (TRAC) has awarded more than $210,000 to early care and learning (ECL) providers in eight East Central Indiana counties. This is the first time TRAC has provided this opportunity for ECL providers to apply for funding as part of its Regional Activity Support efforts. “We were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response to our Regional Activity Support (RAS) program, reflecting the vibrant engagement and dedication in our communities,” said Lucinda…

By R. Brian Wolfe, Muncie Sunrise Rotary— MUNCIE, IN—For the last several decades, two local Rotary clubs – the Muncie Rotary Club and Muncie Sunrise Rotary – have partnered in facilitating high school students coming to Muncie from outside the US and Muncie area students studying abroad.  Over the last five years, high school students from Belgium, India, Taiwan, and now Brazil have lived with Muncie families while attending Burris High School. Since August 2023, Brazilian high school student Maria…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Donations of new and gently used books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs (music and books) will be accepted for the American Association of University Women – Muncie Branch Used Book Sale starting at 8 a.m. Monday, May 20, at Ball State University Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave. Carts will be available to unload books at the front door of the Ball State Alumni Center, and donors may temporarily park at the entrance of the center. Note…