Non-Profit

By Carrie Bale – Executive Director, BY5 Early Childhood Initiative— Muncie, IN—Important legislation that will help with future economic development potential for the State of Indiana was passed in April 2017.  You may be thinking about another workforce initiative, or the funding for roads and bridges?  Yes, those will provide some return on investment about 3% on average (according to Dr. Tim Bartik’s from the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, recent presentation for the 2nd annual Indiana Summit for…

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, IN—A summer concert series, children’s bicycle safety program, an art immersion experience, and two outdoors-oriented summer programs all received support through Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants. Over $100,000 has been distributed to local organizations since February through the grantmaking program. “During their lifetimes, the five Ball brothers were committed to enhancing the community where they lived and worked. Today, as a private family foundation, we carry on their legacy by using our financial resources to improve…

By: Angie Rapp, Delta Phi Chapter – Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc.— Muncie, IN—The Delta Phi Chapter of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc. recently distributed $21,000 in grants and scholarships. Grants of $250 to $500 each were awarded to non-profit organizations that fit the goals of Tri Kappa, which are to promote culture, charity and education within the community. Recipients of this year’s Charitable Grants are: Hearts and Hands, Project Leadership, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Ball State Guardian Scholars Program, Beyond I Can,…

By: Katy Crist—  Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services will once again host the Back 2 School Fun Fest. This event will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie. Back 2 School Fun Fest is open to the public and will offer school and sports physicals, immunizations, and dental screenings for little to no cost. Children of all ages can enjoy free games, refreshments, and face painting. They will also walk…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—If you’ve been downtown lately, you can’t help but notice the new mural that has been in the works for months on the side of the Mark III taproom. You’ve also probably wondered, “Who did it? Why did they do it? What does it mean?” The mural was the inaugural collaborative project from We’re Trying Collective, for the City of Muncie. Following the tragic events at the Orlando Pulse Nightclub, the collective was inspired to work hand-in-hand with the community to create a…

By: Ted Baker of the Innovation Connector and Ryan Hunter of TechWise Academy— Muncie, IN—The idea for the camp was conceived by Roza Selvey, Southside STEM teacher, and Ryan Hunter of TechWise Academy during a MCS Professional Development Day in January.  Ryan reached out to Ted Baker at the Innovation Connector who was immediately on board with the vision.  As an outcome of this partnership, the first Robotics Summer Camp will take place at Muncie Southside Middle School during the week…

By: Katie Grieze— By definition, a home is a birthplace or any location of residence. But the term often exceeds these boundaries and means something different to each person. Home can be a feeling, or a place you come back to no matter where else you go. But what does home mean to someone who was born without one, or to someone who finds herself homeless? On July 8, The Facing Project will try to answer these questions and capture…

By: Tom Farris—  Muncie, IN – Jim Needham, member of the Muncie Rotary Club for over 30 years, received the Merrill Greene Award for 2017 from the Muncie Rotary Club.  The award honors Merrill Greene, CPA, long-time Muncie Rotarian, volunteer and club treasurer for over two decades.  The award honors a member for their outstanding volunteer efforts for the club and the community.  Needham is a community leader, volunteer and is active in Rotary projects.  Jim is an Emeritus Professor…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer—        Liberty Perry Selma Town Endowment Fund at The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., is awarding $500 to the Liberty Township Fire Department for the purchase of a new CO 4 gas detector. This important tool helps the fire department identify harmful gasses such as carbon monoxide and natural gas, as well as monitor air inside and outside a home during house fires to assure the air is safe to…