Non-Profit

By: Candace Ford— Muncie, IN—More than $30,000 was donated to support the Muncie Boys and Girls Club, Christian Ministries and the YWCA when two local churches came together for Easter services at Emens auditorium on Ball State University’s Campus. The event was a result of a meeting months prior between Pastor Gregg Parris of Union Chapel Ministries and Bishop Keith O’Neal of Destiny Christian Center. “Easter at Emens was a great way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, engage in Christian unity…

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN — The Delaware County Historical Society, Community Enhancement Projects, and the Muncie Arts and Culture Council are pleased to announce the dedication of the Hurley C. Goodall statue at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 23. The dedication will take place at Cornerstone Park and Fireman’s Park, at the corners of Madison and Jackson streets and Madison and Main streets. The event is free and all are invited to attend. May 23rd is also Mr. Goodall’s 92nd…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The American Trails “Advancing Trails Award Winners” were announced last week at the 24th International Trails Symposium held in Syracuse, NY. Cardinal Greenways CEO, Angie Pool was awarded the “Outstanding Trail Leader” award for the state of Indiana. The “Outstanding Trail Leader” award recognizes individuals who have made compelling and significant contributions to the trails movement in their home states. Any area of trail excellence or achievement—advocacy, design, construction, maintenance, adaptation, etc.—are grounds for receiving the…

By: Stacy Wheeler– Muncie, IN–Over the past four years, the BTSTS Teachers Store has invested $2.1 million in Delaware County’s Pre-K thru 12th grades through school supplies. Located at 1318 South Madison Street in Muncie, the non-profit operates a free teacher supply store every Tuesday– Thursday, from 10:30 am–5:30 pm and the first Saturday of each month from 10 am-2 pm. According to the Kids In Need Foundation’s annual teachers survey, the majority of Delaware County teachers reporting found that…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—Aim higher this summer by enrolling your child in Delaware County’s premiere 7-week long youth enrichment program, AIM Summer Day Camp. AIM develops children’s academic and life skills, ensuring they are prepared for their next year of school. Enrollment for AIM is open to students entering kindergarten through 8th grade. Our summer day camp balances the critical importance of learning with traditional camp activities. Students will be immersed in a variety of experiences in cohesion with…

By: Mindy Kemper— Muncie, IN—On Saturday evening, Heartland Hall at the Delaware County Fairgrounds was transformed into an enchanting scene from various Disney movies.  Guests of this magical experience were individuals with special needs from Delaware and surrounding counties, as they celebrated Prom 2019. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy greeted nearly six hundred attendees, their aides and family members as they joined together to  “Be Our Guest…A Night With Mickey and Friends”.  The building was transformed into a variety of scenes…

By: Bruce Qualls, Living Proof Chair— Muncie, IN—The annual “Living Proof “ crash reenactment is Wednesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Muncie Central High School. Tours are every 10 minutes with the last tour at 8 p.m. This event is open to the public for parents and youth over the age of 13. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Living Proof is a free event illustrating the dangers of underage drinking and drinking and…

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—Delaware County teachers will receive $2,692.76 for 8 projects in Robert P. Bell Education Grants from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. Across the county, 1,000’s of students benefit from Bell Education Grants each year. Awards of up to $450 are available through the Bell Grants program. Funded projects are creative or innovative classroom projects designed to stimulate learning in students. All Delaware County teachers are invited to apply during any of the four grant…