Non-Profit

By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club, and First Merchants Bank recognized six individuals at the 28th annual VIVA Awards luncheon, held on April 26th at the Horizon Convention Center. The VIVA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community.  The event rewards, reinforces, and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Individuals…

By Kim Williams— EAST CENTRAL, IN—Heart of Indiana United Way took its annual awards event on the road this year to highlight and thank businesses, individuals, and partners that helped make a big impact through donations, volunteerism, and partnerships.  Through the roadshow, those watching will be able to see the winners of this year’s 9 community awards. The video will be released on April 21 at noon and can be viewed on Heart of Indiana United Way’s Facebook and YouTube…

By SKOM— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Soup Kitchen of Muncie needs volunteers to prepare and serve food on weekdays. Nearly all food preparation, distribution, and cleanup is performed by volunteers, according to Executive Director Loretta Parsons. And the need for volunteers is growing, because as pandemic restrictions lift and people are becoming more comfortable being in public again, the Soup Kitchen is experiencing an increase in the number of people it serves. “Without volunteers, we could not do what we do every…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, Ind.—Join the Indiana Youth Institute, an expert in child data analysis, as it presents its annual “State of the Child Conference” Wednesday, April 20 at the Ball State University’s Alumni Center. Indiana ranks 29th in the country in child well-being measurements. “State of the Child,” a series of town-hall style discussions with communities across the state, explores what that means and why it matters. Register here. Seating is limited to 150. “This is a deep dive…

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.– Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., is hosting a celebration of the end of spring classes with a Spring Festival, Sunday, April 24 from 2-5pm featuring dance performances and art demonstrations. Performances will begin at 2:15pm. The celebration is free and open to the public. Masks are recommended, but not required for visitors in attendance.  “Our end-of-semester celebrations are a chance for our students to showcase what they have learned over the…

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, Ind.— The YMCA of Muncie is offering a FREE Good Friday Breakfast on April 15th, open to the community, with the goal of bringing us together on common ground for prayer, encouragement and reflection. The featured guest speaker, Hunter Smith, is a former punter for the Indianapolis Colts, receiving numerous honors during his 10 years with the franchise. The Colts recorded the best record of any NFL team during this decade, (2000-2010) highlighted by a Super…

By Emily Helms— MUNCIE, Ind.— Stanley Black & Decker has announced the recipients of its first “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. Sustainable Muncie/Madjax is honored to have been named as a Makers Grant Recipient for our efforts to create a place where makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses can come together to make a bright future. Initiated in 2021, the Global Impact Challenge grant program will award up to $25 million in grant funding over the next five years to non-profits…

By Kate Stoss— MUNCIE, Ind.—The 2022 VIVA Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 26th from 11:30am-1pm at the Horizon Convention Center. Please reserve your seat at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-vva-awards-tickets-224676502467 The VIVA Awards were developed as a gift to the Muncie community in 1993 by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The awards were named VIVA for Very Important Volunteer Award. Up to five individuals will be recognized with the traditional VIVA Award for their volunteer efforts…