Non-Profit

By Kelley V. Phillips, Communications & Outreach Manager, RTLC— MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy invites the community to enjoy one of east central Indiana’s best displays of spring wildflowers at their Wildflower Celebration on Sunday, May 7 from 1pm-4pm at Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods near Farmland, IN. Headquartered in Muncie, Red-tail Land Conservancy manages nature preserves across the region. One of which is Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods, a pristine forest that has remained undeveloped for 200 years and named after Ball State University professors Phyllis and Frank Yuhas. This forested nature preserve is closed to the public…

By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—Designed to give teens their first employment experiences as well as life skills to benefit them throughout college and beyond, TeenWorks is a local non-profit that is making a big impact by empowering teens to achieve excellence in community, college and career. TeamWork’s Director of Eastern Indiana Kari Wissel said this summer the organization will employ more than 100 students in the Muncie area for six weeks. Each student works at a non-profit agency four days a week, while one day a week is dedicated to professional development. During these workshops students focus on financial literacy,…

Education Support Hub has been refocused to promote summer and after-school programs. By Education Support Hub— MUNCIE, IN — Students, parents, staff, and members of the Muncie community have a new resource designed to make finding summer and after-school learning programs easier. The Education Support Hub provides information about summer camps, after-school options, and community programs. Many of these programs are free or low-cost for families. It is a free service offering email subscriptions, social media feeds, and forms to request assistance or suggest updates. The program is made possible with funding and partnership from the Ball Brothers Foundation, the…

By Altrusa Club of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN—The 67th District Six Altrusa Conference was held last month at the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie, IN. Held annually in spring, the conference is an opportunity for fun, educational workshops, networking, sharing, skill building, electing leadership, and celebrating the accomplishments of individuals and clubs within District Six. During the Conference, our own Angela Beck was installed as District Six Governor at the Installation Dinner on the evening of April 22, 2023. Angela has been a member of Altrusa since February 2007. She has held many committee chair positions within the Club and…

By Susan Fisher, MPL— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) encourages all community members to visit any MPL branch during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all that libraries have to offer. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association. The theme this year is, “There’s More to the Story.” Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, story times, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures, and more. Libraries also play a critical role in the economic vitality of communities by providing internet and…

By Leslie Griffin, WMUN radio— MUNCIE, IN—Delaware County Housing Authority (DCHA) is accepting applications for its Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8. The program is available to families residing in Delaware County outside of the Muncie City limits. However, there are preferences for applicants whose head of household, spouse, or sole member is 62 years of age or older or disabled by HUD’s definition. The program is open to all families who meet the income eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the program, families need to provide income and family information online. Their information will be verified…

By Mike Martin— MUNCIE, IN—The City of Muncie and the Miller College of Business at Ball State University are excited to finally share some of the innovations that have come out of Impact X, a free community class that has been taught at BSU over the last year. Beginning in the fall semester of 2022, the City of Muncie and Ball State University started a collaboration to offer a free community class to all Muncie residents. “The idea was to eliminate all barriers to entry for local Muncie residents,” said Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour who funded the program. “The In…

By Muncie Rotary Clubs— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Noon Rotary Club, Sunrise Rotary Club, and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union recognized six individuals at the 29th annual Very Important Volunteer Awards (V!VA) luncheon held on April 11, 2023, at the Horizon Convention Center. The V!VA Awards were developed in 1993 as a gift to the Muncie community by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The event rewards, reinforces, and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” After receiving several nominations, a selection committee awarded traditional V!VA Awards to five…

By Mary Avila— MUNCIE, IN—Please join the members of the Paul Revere Chapter of DAR as we celebrate the past, present, and future significance of the American Revolution in our lives and in our community. When: Thursday, April 13, 2023 1:30-3pm Where: Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Chapel 1400 West Kilgore Ave, Muncie 47305 Parking along drive around building. What: A program to honor Patriots Day, the anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord, April 17, 1775 Program Charlotte Blair, Indiana’s coordinator of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution’s participation in…