Non-Profit

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 scan day is an event where residents are asked to share photos and other documents to be digitally scanned for…

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 in the area from 1-3 p.m. The event will also feature a presentation by Ball State University Professors Dr. Giraldo-Garcia…

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce its inaugural programming designed to strengthen nonprofits in Muncie and Delaware County. The program, titled “Nonprofit Essentials,” is a series of learning sessions designed to strengthen the operations and `management of nonprofit organizations and enhance the development of the individuals who serve them. Each session will address a topic relevant to the needs of nonprofits, from nonprofit administration and fundraising to marketing and workplace health and wellness. Nonprofit Essentials will kick off with Nonprofit 101 on Wednesday, October 5, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Innovation Connector (1208 W….

By Loretta Parsons— MUNCIE, IN—The Soup Kitchen of Muncie needs the public’s help to Stuff-A-Bus with non-perishable food on Sept. 17 to help feed those in need this fall. The Stuff-A-Bus event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pay Less Super Market, 715 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie. The food will be distributed to the Soup Kitchen of Muncie, Southside Middle School Panther Pantry, and the Ball State Cardinal Kitchen pantry. Each of these organizations helps different segments of our community by providing food and other supplies to those in need of assistance,according to Soup Kitchen of Muncie Executive…

By J.R. Jamison, The Facing Project— “Facing Social Justice in Sports” hit shelves on Tuesday, September 13th MUNCIE, IN – Athletes attract worldwide followings and can influence positive change; yet, they are often expected to temper and censor their statements on “social justice” issues due to public perceptions of the phrase itself and the emotions it conjures. For instance: Is social justice a product or a process? Or both? Is meant to unify or divide? That is up to the reader of this book to decide. Edited by Ball State University Professor of Journalism Dr. Adam J. Kuban, with stories written…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—It could be happening in Philadelphia or Pittsburg or Portland. But it’s happening in Muncie. The Habitat for Humanity International Neighborhood Revitalization Learning Cohort, a collection of 10 neighborhoods from across the country who’ve all focused on block-by-block revitalization efforts similar to that of the 8twelve Coalition, will be meeting in Muncie. The 8twelve neighborhood renewal effort, years in the making, has emerged as a model for the rest of the country, has drawn national attention and acquired a new partner. “Being selected for the Learning Cohort has given us a tremendous opportunity to connect as…

By Kim Williams— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN –There was another record turnout for Heart of Indiana United Way’s Day of Action in Muncie, which was held on Friday, September 9, 2022. Day of Action is a community-wide volunteer event focused on bringing together individuals and groups to help make a difference in the community by working on one-day projects at local nonprofits.  589 volunteers came together to work in a single day of service. They learned about the mission and work of the 17 project sites, and the needs of our community. Volunteers had a great time with others while helping deserving organizations.    The community’s biggest employers brought the…

By ECIHRA— MUNCIE, IN – The East Central Indiana Human Resources Association (ECIHRA) received an important recognition at the recent state-wide HR Indiana Conference, held August 29 through August 31 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The award for “Highest Increase in SHRM-Certified Members” reflects the organization’s commitment to helping local human resources professionals grow and develop, both personally and professionally. “We were pleasantly surprised to receive this honor and to be recognized in front of 1,500 of our peers from across the state,” said James Mitchell, ECIHRA’s President-Elect and Director of Programs.  He went on to say that “Personally I have benefited greatly…