Non-Profit

By Colleen Cooper— MUNCIE, IN—Creating a lasting impact with local organizations, the Muncie Altrusa Foundation awarded grants to the following organizations during the last fiscal year: The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County-$2,000-In support of The Funders Forum Collaborative initiatives Heart of Indiana United Way-$2,000-To support the purchase of Spanish and English books for 3rd and 4th grade in Muncie Community Schools and their teachers Motivate Our Minds-$2,000-For the Motivate Our Minds’ Literature and Enrichment Camp Youth Symphony Orchestra-$2,000-To…

By Heart of Indiana United Way— EAST CENTRAL INDIANA—Heart of Indiana United Way (HIUW) proudly announced the awarding of significant grant funding, totaling over $1.4 million for the next two years at the annual Grants and Gratitude event held onJune 11 at Ivy Tech in Muncie. This year’s grants were distributed among 47 organizations across five counties, supporting initiatives in Community Resilience, Read & Achieve, and the THRIVE Network to bolster local communities in Madison, Delaware, Henry, Randolph, and Fayette…

By Sophie Bohanon— MUNCIE, IN—In 2023, the YMCA’s Anti-Hunger program provided over 95,000 meals and snacks to youth in the Muncie Community. The program provides children access to high quality and sustainable meals, focusing on nutrition. This summer the YMCA will serve meals each day over the summer. These meals/snacks will be passed out and consumed at Tuhey Park, Monday through Friday from 3pm to 4pm. The program will run from June 10th until July 27th. Meals will be available…

By Lauren Day— MUNCIE, IN— All are invited to attend an upcoming free open house about the exciting public art project in the Whitely neighborhood. Muncie Arts & Culture Council, Inc. (MuncieArts) is leading the project which will add public art pieces in two locations – Whitely neighborhood and at 8th & Hoyt. The MuncieArts is the designated arts partner for the City of Muncie. The organization assists with municipal initiatives where art integration can benefit economic development and quality…

By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN—The George and Frances Ball Foundation has served the Muncie-Delaware County community and beyond as a funder and thought leader alongside nonprofit organizations for the past 87 years. The founders, George, Frances, and Elisabeth Ball were actively engaged with a number of causes focused on improving livability and educational attainment. Ultimately, this passion and intention is what drives the Foundation’s activities, including grantmaking, today. Earlier this month, the Foundation’s second quarter grants were reviewed and awarded…