Non-Profit

Donated hours of service for Red-tail valued at more than $45K.  By Kelley V. Phillips— MUNCIE, IN—Red-tail Land Conservancy proudly announces a surge in volunteer engagement throughout the past year, marking growth in community service benefiting east central Indiana’s environment. More than 160 community members volunteered a total of 1,465 hours to support wildlife habitat restoration, outdoor recreation, and environmental education, a 26% growth from 2021.  Red-tail protects nearly 2,900 acres of wildlife habitat in east central Indiana, including forests,…

Foundation invests nearly $6 Million locally in 2023. By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN—The George and Frances Ball Foundation, established 86 years ago with a focus on livability and educational attainment in the Muncie-Delaware County community, extends the legacy of the G.A. Ball family today through grantmaking and convening. Over the course of 2023, the Foundation convened more than 200 individuals and 60 community partner organizations around the proactive, collective impact focus of Cradle to Career Muncie. This year, the Foundation…

Anonymous supporter will match donations Red Kettles on December 22 & 23. By Major Curtiss Hartley— MUNCIE, IN– With just a few days left in its Red Kettle Campaign, The Salvation Army of Muncie is receiving a much-needed boost to its annual fundraiser. Thanks to an anonymous Delaware County donor, every dollar put in a Red Kettle on December 22 and 23 will be doubled up to $5,000. The matching gift is being given in hopes that it inspires last-minute Christmas shoppers to…

By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—A few years ago, Maring-Hunt Library, one of the four branches in the Muncie Public Library system, joined with several community organizations and Ball State University Immersive Learning students, led by Dr. Pam Harwood, to develop a large green space behind the library. The space previously provided community garden plots. The result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space for people to gather. The Maring-Hunt Library Pavilion project and the continuing garden plot program brought big…

By Tiffany Whisner—MUNCIE, IN—On Monday, November 20, the Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) was given the Outstanding Collaborative Project Award for its “Notable Women of Delaware County and Muncie Project” during a presentation at the Parlour at Hazelwood in Muncie. The Outstanding Collaborative Project Award recognizes an exceptional project by a historical or heritage organization with one or more partners implemented during the past year, particularly for projects that share county or regional history. DCHS’s “Notable Women of Delaware County…

By Rotary Club of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN – Robert LaFrance, President of The Muncie Rotary Club, announced nine organizations will receive grants from the Rotary Fund Endowment held at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County for 2023. “Our board and executive committee were astonished by the amount of interest we garnered this year for our grant opportunity.” Mr. LaFrance stated. “We had so many amazing applications from many different deserving organizations, which made our job of selecting winners…

By Board of Directors, Cornerstone Center for the Arts— MUNCIE, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts has set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 by December 10, 2023, but we need your help. Any donation you make before December 10 will be matched by a silent donor up to $10,000. This means you can double the impact of your contribution and help us reach our goal by making a donation today. Cornerstone’s mission is to engage and enrich our community by…

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Action Plan (MAP), in partnership with Shafer Leadership Academy, Ball State University Bowen Center for Public Affairs, 8twelve Coalition, and Ball State University Office of Community Engagement, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous grant from CenterPoint Energy to launch the innovative CenterPoint Scholars Program. This collaborative initiative aims to empower neighborhood leaders and foster positive change within Muncie’s vibrant communities. CenterPoint Scholars is a year-long leadership academy designed to cultivate a…