Non-Profit

Local Executive Director Recognized at ILA Annual Meeting

By Arrick Garringer— Shafer Leadership Academy’s Mitch Isaacs presented the 2022 Marjorie Klink Outstanding Leadership Award NOBLESVILLE, IN —Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director for Shafer Leadership Academy, was presented the 2022 Marjorie Klink Outstanding Leadership award at the Indiana Leadership Association’s Annual Meeting on October 14th. Marjorie Klinck Outstanding Leadership Award is given to an individual who has significantly furthered the development of community leadership in and for Indiana communities. In 1994, the Indiana Leadership Association established The Marjorie Klinck Award to…

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Rotary Club of Muncie Awards Grants to Eight Organizations

By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, IN — Matt Howell, President of The Muncie Rotary Club, announced eight organizations will receive grants from the Rotary Fund Endowment held at The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County for 2022. “Our board and executive committee were astonished by the amount of interest we garnered this year for our grant opportunity.” Mr. Howell stated. “We had so many amazing applications from many different deserving organizations, which made our job of selecting winners that much…


YWCA Hosts ‘Put Yourself In Her H.E.E.L.S.’ Open House

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN – YWCA Central Indiana will host its 10th annual Put Yourself In Her H.E.E.L.S. (Help. Encourage. Empower. Lift. Support) event on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the YWCA of Central Indiana, 310 E. Charles St. in Muncie. Put Yourself in Her H.E.E.L.S. is the YWCA’s premiere event targeted at raising awareness of YWCA’s mission driven work and fundraising for the residential programs. Services such as C.O.T.S. Stay (complimentary, overnight, temporary, shelter stay),…


Community Foundation Awards $380K to Community Organizations in September and October

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Grants totaling $380,809 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community between September and October 2022. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. Robert P. Bell Education Grants are awarded to teachers with innovative ideas, programs, or projects related to a classroom unit or lesson. Grants range from $50 to $600 and support projects designed to stimulate students’ learning. The following…


Ball State Homecoming’s ‘Chase Charlie – Kiddie 100 Dash Event’ to Give Out Free Books

By Eric Klosterman, Ball State Sport Administration Program and Stacy Wheeler, Classroom Connections of ECI — MUNCIE, IN—The 22nd Annual Chase Charlie Kiddie 100 Dash is partnering with local non-profit Classroom Connections of East Central Indiana to give out free books to children and families during the Saturday, October 22nd Ball State University homecoming football game. The partnership between the annual Chase Charlie Races and Classroom Connections will support literacy efforts. “We are excited to be partnering with Classroom Connections…


Joann McKinney Receives Rotarian of the Year Award

By Muncie Rotary— FISHERS, IN—Rotary District 6560 comprised of 44 Rotary Clubs in Central Indiana recently presented Joann McKinney, President & CEO of Horizon Convention Center and long-time Muncie Noon Rotarian, the Rotarian of the Year Award at the 2022 Rotary District 6560 Mid-Year Conference held at Launch Fishers on October 8th. “This was quite a surprise and totally unexpected. I’m very honored and humbled by receiving this award,” McKinney said. Immediate Past-District Governor Ray Kramp presented McKinney with the…


Muncie OUTreach Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration

By Laura Janney— MUNCIE, IN– Muncie OUTreach proudly invites the community to join in a celebration of the organization’s 10 years of service to the East-Central Indiana Community. The event will be held on October 27, 2022, and will include a silent auction, dinner, and awards presentation. For a donation of $50.00, an individual will receive a complimentary ticket to the 10th Anniversary Celebration. For a donation of $350.00, an individual will receive eight complimentary tickets—a full table—to the 10th…


Heart of Indiana United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign With Launch of ‘Women United’ 

By Kim Williams, CFRE— Nearly $400,000 in matching funds are available for this year’s campaign EAST CENTRAL INDIANA – Heart of Indiana United Way’s annual fundraising campaign has begun. Kicking off this year’s effort is a generous match opportunity and the launch of Women United across the region. Leading the way in the launch of Women United are 6 passionate women, each representing a different part of Heart of Indiana United Way’s region. Angie Rogers-Howell, Jennifer Gibson, Melissa Greer, Marisa Little, Treva Bostic, and Carrie Barrett are…


Community Scan Day Will Focus on Local Women in Politics and the Military

By Susan Fisher, MPL— MUNCIE, IN—Four local organizations, all with an interest in discovering and preserving local history, will host a Community Scan Day on Saturday, October 8 from 1-4 p.m. at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. The event is sponsored by Minnetrista, Ball State University Libraries, the Delaware County Historical Society, and Muncie Public Library. The event will ask participants to focus on documents, photographs, photo negatives, and slides that feature local women in politics and in the military. A…


Upcoming Family Events at Muncie Public Library

By Susan Fisher, MPL— MUNCIE, IN—The public is invited to enjoy two upcoming Muncie Public Library (MPL) events in the coming weeks. A festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is scheduled for Saturday, September 24. The event will feature Mexican folkloric dance performances by Grupo Folclórico Macehuani, from 1-2 p.m. in the garden area. Participants should bring their own chairs or blankets. Authentic Mexican food will be available to purchase from the Tacos de la Torre food truck scheduled to be…