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By: David Huhnke, Community Relations Manager, Old National Bank— Muncie, Indiana– The Community Champions Fund is pleased to announce that it has awarded grants to five organizations totaling $27,875. Community Champions Fund is subsidized by Old National Bank’s 100 Men Who Cook event to support organizations within the community to provide programming, services, and activities that endeavor to reduce violence as well as provide security and care for victims of violence.  Since 2015, Community Champions Fund has awarded over $320,000…

By: Juli Metzger & Mike Rhodes Photos by: Amanda Kishel, Lorri Markum & Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Voices (Re) United, together again for the first time since 2007, stirred memories and emotions Thursday night, as thousands packed onto Walnut Street in downtown Muncie all for a single cause —live united to end generational poverty. The United Way of  Delaware County officially kicked off its 2018 campaign, announcing a goal $1.43 million. In last year’s campaign, United Way surpassed its goal by…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, Indiana—There was magic in the air Monday night as five area musicians, all with their own demanding schedules, came together for a marathon rehearsal – the first of several planned — for the upcoming Voices (Re) United concert in downtown Muncie. It’s been 11 years but it felt like just yesterday, they said. Musicians picked up where they left off in 2007, which was the last time Cook and Belle, Jennie DeVoe, Keith O’Neal, Jennifer Stanley,…

By: Matthew Cox— Muncie, Indiana—The Tobacco Free Coalition of Delaware County is pleased to introduce Jordan Moss as its new Program Director. Jordan’s office is at Little Red Door Cancer Agency, the new fiscal agent for the Tobacco Free coalition grant. Moss earned two masters’ degrees in Wellness Management and Gerontology from Ball State University, and previously worked in corporate wellness with a focus on behavioral change, program implementation and health coaching. “With the Delaware County Coalition, I hope to…

By: Kristen McConnell— Mark Battig has been hired as the Executive Director at Camp Crosley Muncie, Indiana—Mark Battig has been hired as the new Executive Director of Camp Crosley YMCA. Mark succeeds long time executive, Richard Armstrong, whom he worked with for several years before moving to Tampa, Florida. Mark has a long history in camping, serving YMCA’s in Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and Indiana. While in Florida, Mark served as the Executive Director of Camp Cristina and Director of Camping Services…

By: Kim Miller— Muncie, Indiana—The East Central Neighborhood Association will host their 42nd Annual Old Washington Street Festival on September 15 & 16. The festival features the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie’s Emily Kimbrough Historic District and surrounding neighborhoods and will run from 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. Festivities will occur along Washington Street between Madison and Beacon and on side street intersections. The Muncie Maker’s Market will be in Madjax on Sunday, September 16. Visitors can enjoy…

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Ball State is offering FREE shuttle service for faculty, staff, and students to four FREE downtown events. Thank you to our partner, Ball State University and the Office of Community Engagement for providing shuttle service to four downtown events and for promoting Downtown Muncie. Voices (Re)United Concert Thursday, September 13, 6:30 – 9 pm @ Walnut Street United Way of Delaware County kicks off its 2018 campaign with a FREE downtown celebration and concert….

By: Michelle Kinsey, Community Engagement Coordinator, WIPB-TV— Editor’s Note: Due to the rain, “Be My Neighbor Day” activities will take place inside the YMCA, across the street from Canan Commons at 500 S. Mulberry Street. Muncie, Indiana – Won’t you be our neighbor? Join WIPB for the fourth annual Be My Neighbor Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. Enjoy free family activities, live entertainment and more with some of Muncie’s great neighbors!…

By: Sara Nash, AFP-IC Chapter Administrator— Sherman & Marjorie Zeigler Foundation of Muncie to be honored with Outstanding Foundation Award. INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Fundraising professionals throughout the state will be celebrating the spirit of giving in November by recognizing philanthropists and the impact of Hoosier philanthropy at the 36th annual Indiana Philanthropy Awards celebration, presented by Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Since 1983, Indiana Philanthropy Awards have honored individuals and organizations who have enhanced philanthropy, the community, and the world through their…