Non-Profit

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,…

By: Brittani Richards— Muncie, IN—Thrive Credit Union recently held their first Thrive Member Market on Saturday, September 9th. The market featured over 28 small businesses from Delaware County, including Hillcroft Services Creativity Unlimited. Over 350 community members attended the event where they could shop and learn more about local businesses in the area. During the event, Thrive Credit Union partnered with Hillcroft Services to raise funds and feature handmade craft items created by clients through the Creativity Unlimited program. Thrive…

By: Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN – Flu season is upon us and Open Door Health Services is available to help. Each year millions of Americans fall ill to the flu. Receiving a flu shot is one of the best ways to help protect you and your family from getting sick. Flu shots are available at the primary care locations in Muncie and Anderson, and also at Urgent Care in Muncie for only $30. You must be a patient of Open Door…

By: Richard Crist— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Parks-Strack as Development Officer. Parks-Strack has many years of experience in the non-profit sector including work with The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries. She most recently worked for three years as a Development Associate at The Center for Youth in Rochester, NY. Jennifer received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Cornerstone University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley…

By: Kari Wissel— Muncie, — Put Yourself in Her Heels is the YWCA’s signature event designed to raise awareness and show support to the YWCA’s residential program.  For the event’s fifth anniversary, the community will join us on our mission and participate in a one-mile walk through downtown Muncie. Upon receiving the story of a woman, community members will walk for women who utilize the residential services at the YWCA. For the first time women and children can participate in the event,…

By: McKensie Monroe— Muncie, IN—Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU), an organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities for business women of East Central Indiana, would like your help finding and honoring individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence, community service and actively assists women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Do you know an individual who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment?  Who also excels in their chosen field, devotes time and energy within their community…