Non-Profit

By: Juli Metzger, past president and board member— Muncie, IN—Jason Newman, recently named Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, brings more than 10 years of Club experience and more than 20 years in early childhood education and programming experience. Newman assumes the post in early October. Newman most recently was Program Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, Bridesburg Unit, where it was his job to oversee programming areas in academic success, healthy…

Photos by: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN— Each year, Altrusa International of Muncie creates a unique event for the community to enjoy—The Altrusa Style Show. The style show showcases local businesses that provide the newest in fashion, while raising funds to address a variety of community needs. This year, the following fashion businesses were highlighted at the Altrusa Style Show: Happy Mess Boutique; Juniper; Ford’s Tux at Vogue Cleaners; Hayloft Boutique; Macy’s; Lois Pearl and Town Boutique. The event was held…

By: Dustin Humm— Muncie Innovation Connector to host benefit for Delaware County non-profits January 20-21, 2018 YORKTOWN, Ind. – eKeeper Systems, an IT consulting firm providing comprehensive technology services to companies throughout Central Indiana, announced the 2nd annual Website Thru The Nite (WTTN) challenge today, calling for volunteers and non-profit participants in Delaware County to come together at Muncie’s Innovation Connector, January 20-21, 2018. The challenge will bring technical volunteers with web development experience to the table at Muncie’s Innovation…

By: Mike Rhodes— Eaton, IN—When you talk to Sue Dalton, owner of Dalton & Company about the “Secret Families Christmas Charity Fall Party & Turkey Shoot” to be held on her property this Saturday, it is obvious she is excited about it. More like exuberant. When talking about the event, she smiles ear-to-ear and it is clear she is passionate about this particular fundraiser for Secret Families—an annual event coming up during the holiday season. Helping people is simply embedded…

By: The Muncie Arts and Culture Council— Muncie, IN—The winners of the 2017 Mayor’s Arts Awards were announced at a gala event at Cornerstone Center of the Arts earlier this evening, September 26th. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors conferred by the City of Muncie on individual artists, teachers, non-profit organizations and patrons of the arts. Winners received their award, a proclamation from the Mayor and a cash stipend to further their own creative works. See the…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has awarded $55,370 to nine nonprofit organizations from the Maxon Foundation Fund. The Maxon Foundation Fund was established when assets of The Maxon Foundation were transferred to The Community Foundation. The Maxon Foundation was originally established by Maxon Corporation and the founding family as a way to give back to the community and support worthy causes in Delaware County.  The Maxon Foundation Fund…

Owl-mates Start $40,000 Fundraiser for Muncie Soup Kitchen: “Burris Owls Give a Hoot About Our Roots” By: David Shank— Muncie, IN—When the parliament of Class of 1967 Muncie Burris Owls returns to the Muncie nest, they’ll do more than remember the good ol’ days and party.  They will come back to serve their home town. “Parliament” is the term for a group of owls similar to a “flock” of other birds or a “pride” of lions. Around 100 Burris Owls…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has awarded $67,428 in grants to five non-profit organizations from the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund. Harry and Janet Kitselman were residents and civic leaders in the Muncie community.  Per Mr. and Mrs. Kitselman’s wishes, a fund was created to administer and distribute funds for the good of the people of Muncie, Indiana, and the surrounding community with fine arts, recreation, children, and…

By: Richard Crist— Muncie, IN—Muncie, Indiana based, Youth Opportunity Center, Inc. has achieved national re-accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA) through 2021. Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. COA evaluated all aspects of YOC’s programs, services, management, and administration. COA accreditation is an objective, independent, and reliable validation of an agency’s performance. The COA accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of an organization’s administration,…