Non-Profit

By: Michael Wolfe, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Ontario Systems— Muncie, IN —In the light of the recent events involving the compromise of the Little Red Door’s company server, data, and privacy, I thought this would be a great time to note some safety tips for all of the non-profits out there when it comes to protecting your data.  But first, you should understand that Little Red Door is not alone.  The ransomware style of hacking which involves breaking into…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN – The YMCA of Muncie launched its annual campaign Wednesday, January 11, 2017  to ensure that everyone in Delaware and Blackford Counties  have access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The event had 250 attendants that learned the Y was more than a gym and swim. They learned the Y is a charity and how the Y provides financial assistance to help our community grow and…

By: Amy Leffingwell— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center is proud to announce the promotion of Ashley Williams to Director of Program Services.  Her primary responsibility as Director of Program Services is to supervise the program services chain, including the Residential Director, TASC (Treatment of Adolescents in Secure Care) Director, Support Services Director, and the Director of Admissions. Ashley began her employment at the YOC in 2003. She most recently served as the TASC Program Director, to which she credits her ability to…

By: Melinda Stanley— Muncie, IN—Champions for a Safe Community has announced its cumulative funding to 17 East Central Indiana community non-profit organizations totaling just over $132,000 for all of 2016. The news came at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, Champion’s operating and fiscal partner. “The scope of work and programs supported include such things as providing programming, services, and activities that support the prevention of violence as well as the protection and care of victims of violence; educational workshops on community…

By: Jody Leddy— Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jody Leddy and I am very grateful and proud to be the new Executive Director of ARF & ARF’s PAW, Inc. My professional background includes 14 years of experience in higher education administration at Purdue University in West Lafayette, as well as 5 years of government and public relations in Annapolis, Maryland. I also have experience in manufacturing with General Motors Corporation and real estate sales with Coldwell…

Muncie, IN—Join the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber for an elegant luncheon this March, as we celebrate individuals who help make our Chamber and our community great. We will present the Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award, Ambassador of the Year, Business Longevity Awards, and a special Chairman’s Award. The awards luncheon will be held March 15, 2017 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Horizon Convention Center. The Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award was created in 2002 to honor Al Rent and his support and…

By: Rachel Hill Ponko— Indianapolis, IN—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is recognizing a Delaware County organization for its work upholding the state’s heritage, through the state’s Bicentennial year and beyond. IHS is awarding the Delaware County Historical Society with a grant of $19,000. The funding comes from the second round of IHS’s Heritage Support Grants, made possible by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant funds from the Endowment are allowing IHS to award a total of $2.5 million to organizations…

By: Aimee Fant— Muncie Action Plan houses 5 task forces and is a strategic guide that expresses the values and aspirations of our community, whose mission is to create a compelling action agenda for the community of Muncie, by the community of Muncie. Want to learn more about and become involved in one Muncie Action Plan’s 5 task forces? Join us for our annual Public Report to the Community; Wed. 6pm, January 4th, 2017 at Minnetrista Cultural Center. CONTACT: Aimee…

By: Kallie Sulanke— Local teachers will receive $5,371 in Robert P. Bell Education Grants from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. More than 1,000 students will benefit in this second grant cycle of the academic year. Awards of up to $450 are available through the Bell Grants program. Funded projects are creative or innovative ideas or programs designed to stimulate learning in students. Delaware County teachers may apply throughout the year during the four grant cycles. This summer, The…