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…

By: Allison Gregory— Muncie, IN – In alignment with Ontario Systems’ core values focusing on people and community, the company has set the gold standard for corporate citizens through its work on behalf of United Way of Delaware County. Casey Stanley, this year’s campaign chair and a senior executive with Ontario Systems, is the third generation of his family to lead the campaign and the seventh from Ontario to do so. Each year, Ontario has run what is known as a Pacesetter Campaign, jumpstarting employee philanthropy on behalf of United Way. “By running its employee campaign early, Ontario sets the…

By: Mark Slusher— Muncie, IN—The American Red Cross is working around the clock along the Gulf Coast to help the thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Thousands of people have been forced to leave their flooded homes, losing everything they own – and more rain and flooding is expected throughout the week. It is anticipated that many more families will be impacted. Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers from all over the country are on the ground, working to provide safe shelter and comfort to people impacted by this devastating storm. Numerous volunteers from the Indiana region…

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Experience a ‘sea’ of red, white, and blue as more than one thousand American flags adorn Minnetrista’s lawn beside the White River Greenway during Flags of Honor, September 4–11. Flags of Honor is in partnership with the Exchange Club of Muncie in honor and memory of local veterans, current service personnel, fallen heroes, and all who wish to display their pride for our country. With a gift of $30, friends, families, and organizations will receive a ribbon to place on a flag to display during the designated event dates. Flags of Honor is an annual event…

By: Lindsey Arthur, Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity— Muncie, IN — Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity and its community partners – the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, Muncie Public Library, Muncie Mission, and Ross Community Center – have been awarded a $250,000 grant from Lowe’s to revitalize the South Central and Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhoods in Muncie as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization, a nationwide program dedicated to serving more families through community development partnerships. Lowe’s contributed $1.75 million to support Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization program and help make 20 neighborhoods across the country more vibrant, inviting…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced the availability of applications for grants through the Foundation’s Land Conservation Fund. The Land Conservation Fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations by matching donations of land or dollars. Property acquired with Land Conservation Fund Grants will become part of the public trust to ensure that the land is protected for future generations of Hoosiers to use and enjoy. Acquisition of property for conservation is…

By: Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services is excited to be celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW). The national campaign runs August 13-19th with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers over the course of more than five decades. Open Door plans to celebrate by hosting several community events during that week. These events include car seat checks, Farmer’s Market, and a health fair. Open Door is partnering with SafeKids to provide a car seat check clinic on August 14th from 1-3pm. Parents can pull their cars up and have their car seats checked…

By: Susie Burns— Muncie Artists Guild announces the opening of their 64th Annual Show, Lasting Impressions, on Sunday, August 13 at Minnetrista. The show will be up for two weeks, ending August, 27. The opening reception is noon to 3pm in the Indiana Room. It is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. This year’s judge is Lynnette Whitesell, a Hartford City artist who works in watercolor and mixed media. She will be at the opening reception and will be speaking about this year’s entries and the awards she has chosen. The reception will give art patrons…

By: Katy T. Crist— Muncie, IN—Open Door Health Services hosted their sixth annual Back 2 School Fun Fest on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie and the turnout continued to be great. The Back 2 School Fun Fest was open to the public and offered school and sport physicals, immunizations, and dental exams for little to no cost. This year Open Door provided 68 physicals, immunizations to 43 children, and 24 dental exams. Kids of all ages enjoyed free games, refreshments, and face painting. There were 608 estimated in attendance and 20 volunteers. They also gave…