Non-Profit

By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN – An energized United Way of Delaware County enters the next phase of its 2017 fundraising campaign with a citywide block party Thursday in downtown Muncie, combining First Thursday, Ball State University’s presidential installation festivities, and familiar headliners. “This campaign puts a laser focus on our mission – to end generational poverty first by bringing all third-graders in Delaware County Indiana up to state reading standards by 2024,” said 2017 Campaign Chair Casey Stanley. “But it’s also a chance to celebrate who we are as a community and who we want to become.” The Bahama…

By: Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services was recognized, once again, with a Level 3 Certification as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). A Patient Centered Medical Home is an innovative care model that replaces the reactive, episodic care often practiced in the current medical system with a proactive, coordinated care model designed to improve the patients’ health and moderate long-term health care costs. Open Door is the only Level 3 PCMH in East Central Indiana. This honor recognizes the proactive and coordinated care delivered by the 170 employees…

By: Matt Cox— Muncie, IN—It’s time once again for Walk Indiana, the non-competitive walking marathon on the Cardinal and White River Greenways. This year’s event is Saturday, September 9, and features a 13.1 mile, half-marathon at 8 am followed by the 5K and 10K events at 9 am, all originating at the Greenway Depot on 700 S. Wysor Street. Walk Indiana is a fundraiser for the Cardinal Greenway, a locally-based non-profit which also includes White River Greenway, the historic Wysor Street Depot and Cardinal Equestrian Trail.  The Cardinal Greenway is Indiana’s longest rail-trail, including Muncie in its 62-mile stretch from…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – Carly Acree-King joined the staff of The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. last month. Carly Acree-King, as Program Officer, will manage scholarships and special programs of the Foundation including Town Endowment Grants and Robert P. Bell Education Grants. Carly is a born and raised Munsonian. She graduated from Muncie Central High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in women and gender studies, social work, and counseling psychology from Ball State University. She also earned her Master of Public Administration with a certificate in public relations corporate communications…

Muncie, IN—The Muncie Symphony Orchestra (MSO) recently hired Carol Bradshaw as the new Customer Relations and Marketing Coordinator. Bradshaw has spent the last 10 years as the Marketing Director at PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union. “I was ready to get back to my roots and be in the non-profit world again,” said Bradshaw. “I started my professional career at the American Red Cross, and I miss the challenges and personal satisfaction you receive working for a non-profit.” Bradshaw joined the MSO staff upon the retirement of Judy Cowling, MSO’s Administrative Coordinator. Bradshaw’s position was created to highlight her talents and to meet…

By:  Ajanta Goswami– Muncie, IN– Residents in many communities often focus on divisions and differences, instead of looking at similarities and ways to build bridges to unite and celebrate the place we call home, with a look forward towards building a better future for our children and our community. The third Pies for Peace event is planned as a free celebration of our community and the diverse riches it holds in terms of our neighbors, friends and families. We anticipate the celebration will be an exciting, unique community building and unifying experience for all. This Community Celebration will include a…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $85,700 to 11 non-profit organizations during the third 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 and culture, human services, economic development, education and community betterment. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc….

By: Amy Leffingwell— Muncie, IN—Angie Rogers-Howell, founder/owner of Farmhouse Creative, was honored at the 25th annual Women’s Equality Day program Friday, August 25th, by the Coalition of Women’s Organizations. Each year, this event recognizes local women who have made significant contributions to the community. It also pays a special tribute to Vivian Conley, who was at the forefront of many community issues relating to education and civil rights. She was active until her death in 1993 at the age of 71. Rogers-Howell serves as a mentor for women entrepreneurs and is a frequent marketing presenter for small businesses and non-profit…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—When two pillars of a community come together, it can lead to amazingly positive results. The Ball State athletics department and the YMCA of Muncie have collaborated to create a unique community partnership and the results will be based around a simple goal: providing enhanced learning and athletic experiences for Delaware County’s youth displaying an example to all that good things are happening in our community. Both the Y and Ball State know that youth sports programs teach the fundamental skills of the game and increase self-confidence along the way, said YMCA of Muncie President/CEO Chad Zaucha. “Valuable…