Non-Profit

Giving Tuesday at Muncie Civic Theater Muncie, IN—Giving Tuesday is a day of charitable donations worldwide. Today, Muncie Civic Theatre would like to share a story of giving back. As the historic Muncie Civic Theatre prepares to open its doors again to the public after months of renovations, it is still seeking donations to reach its goal of $2.5 million. Everyone has their own personal story of why they give. For some, it’s love of the arts, for others it’s more…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $61,559 to five non-profit organizations during the fourth Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2017. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts…

By: Karen McTague, Major Gifts Manager— Muncie, IN—JD Norman Industries, a manufacturing plant in Muncie, selected Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana as their charity of choice for their annual Community Giving Program. JD Norman partners with charitable organizations in the communities where their plants are located in order to help meet the needs and mission of the organization. More than 150 employees at the Muncie plant donated over 200 pounds of food listed on the “Most Wanted” list…

  Muncie, IN—The Sixth Annual Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger® did just that as over 1,000 participants ran or walked during the “Crush Hunger Saturday” festivities in Elwood on October 14. The event raised a total of $56,357.48 to support local hunger relief organizations, including Second Harvest Food Bank and the Morrisett Center Food Pantry. “We look forward to this event every year,” said Tim Kean, President and CEO. “It’s an opportunity to raise awareness and support while enjoying…

Indianapolis, IN– CareSource is donating $5,000 to Feed My Sheep to replace supplies that were damaged when storage units were broken into last week. This donation will allow the organization to feed hundreds of hungry families on Thanksgiving as planned. For 22 years, Feed My Sheep has hosted an annual event to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need in Muncie. More than 500 people attend the event, and nearly 1,000 meals are delivered to Indiana families through their Harvest…

By: Angie Rogers-Howell, Farmhouse Creative and WIBU President & Catalyst/ATHENA committee member— Muncie, IN—At its annual Catalyst for Empowering Women Symposium and ATHENA Awards Luncheon, Muncie’s Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU) presented three ATHENA Leadership Awards and one WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. Delaina Boyd, Interim Associate Vice President of Community Engagement for Ball State University, was awarded the 2017 WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. The WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award honors a woman who has dedicated her life to be a leader and…

By: Juli Metzger, past president, Boys & Girls Club of Muncie— Muncie, IN—After several years of unique collaborative endeavors, and this year shared after-school programming, the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie and the Roy C. Buley Center are merging staffs, curriculum and boards of directors, effective early next year. “The Club and Buley have long offered similar programming to adjacent neighborhoods,” said Club President James Mitchell. “We began offering proven after-school Club programming at the Buley Center this academic…

By: Lieutenant Jonathan Taube— Muncie, IN – As the Christmas season approaches, The Salvation Army is preparing to kick off its Red Kettle Campaign. Though facing an exceptional challenge due to the loss of top fundraising locations, the organization still aims to raise $160,000.00 to fund critical programs and services in 2018. “The Red Kettle Campaign funds so much more than just gifts at Christmas for needy kids,” commented Lieutenant Jonathan Taube, “It means that we can help needy families…

By: Genet Soule— Muncie, IN — Hillcroft Services, Inc., a local provider of services for the developmentally disabled, hosted its Annual Client and Staff Thanksgiving Appreciation Luncheon at Union Chapel Ministries’ Oneighty Center on Friday, November 3rd. Nearly 500 clients, staff and community partners attended, making it one of the largest events held at the Oneighty Center. During the luncheon, Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft President and CEO, presented Bill & Gloria Gaither with Hillcroft’s Community Service Award. The award recognizes those…