Non-Profit

By: Alex Romoser— Muncie, IN—A draft of MAP3 will be presented to the community during the second week of June 2018 during two Open Houses on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 from 7 pm – 9 pm at Kennedy Library and Thursday, June 14th, 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Maring-Hunt Library. MAP is calling all community members to attend one of these Open Houses to prioritize results, select solutions, and give any final input before the draft of…

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN—The Delaware County Historical Society will host its 2018 Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 21 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Ball State University’s Alumni Center. To celebrate Ball State’s centennial anniversary this year, the DCHS is honored to have Dr. E. Bruce Geelhoed – professor of history at Ball State University give the presentation. Dr. Geelhoed is the author of several books including Charles E. Wilson and Controversy at the Pentagon, 1953 to…

By: Heather Williams, Program Manager Building Better Neighborhoods, Ball State University— Muncie, IN is unique among many similar sized communities in the Midwest in that the city is largely broken into neighborhood associations that cover nearly the entire geographic span of the city. If you live within city limits, it’s likely that you live in a neighborhood and there’s a pretty good chance that that neighborhood has an association that meets regularly and is working to constantly improve the area…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. is pleased to announce support to Muncie Community Schools with an investment of up to $200,000 over the next three years into a new program that will provide funding for teachers through opportunities such as professional development and permanent classroom resources. This program continues the Foundation’s long history of support to Muncie Community Schools. Through competitive grantmaking, Robert P. Bell Education Grants, designated grantmaking, and…

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie,IN—Ball Brothers Foundation is pleased to announce that the position of Executive Assistant & Communications Coordinator has been filled by Michelle Stephenson. Stephenson will bring nearly twenty years of experience in administrative support, financial management, and office coordination to BBF when she begins on June 11. Michelle’s primary responsibilities as Executive Assistant include serving as the initial point of contact for all inquiries to the foundation and supporting BBF’s staff and board. Michelle will schedule meetings and…

By: Brandon Coppernoll— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie invites you to participate in the 3rd annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing. Gather your team of four and join us at Maplewood Golf Course, June 10, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for 18 holes of golf, food, drinks, games, and prizes. All of the proceeds of this event go directly to the creation of the Junior Golf Program, presented by First Tee. This is the 3rd year…

By: Susan Fisher— Muncie, IN—Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to learn more about videography and editing using state of the art equipment at the 2018 Summer Film School at Muncie Public Library (MPL). This free program provides three weeks of hands-on production experience and classes related to film production. Students will not only get to discover the filmmaking process but by the end, each will have six completed video projects for their professional portfolio. “The students will have cameras…

By: Carrie Bale— Muncie, IN—The Delaware County Systems of Care Partners aka “Caring Partners of Delaware County” will be hosting the 1st annual Muncie Family Block Party this Saturday May 19, 2018 from 11 – 3 pm.  The first Family Block Party will take place in the park located directly behind the Muncie Housing Authority main offices located at 409 E. 1st Street.  The block party will have FREE food, FREE entertainment, FREE activities and FREE resources for families.  Included…

By: Lieutenant Jonathan Taube, Salvation Army— Muncie, IN—The Salvation Army is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer this spring season to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give. “Our food pantry can see up to 60 families a day visit us for assistance,” said Lt. Jonathan Taube of The Salvation Army of Muncie. “Many of them feel an extra strain in the summer without the help…