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By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—There are nearly 1,000 children in Delaware County receiving free books each month as part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. And now, those books have been paired with educational and entertaining videos. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, offered by the United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties, is a program that provides children ages newborn to 5 years old with a free monthly, high-quality book. The United Way has partnered with Ball State University’s public television station…

By: Jud Fisher—  Muncie, IN — James Rosema, chairman of the Muncie Mission Ministries Board of Directors, was recognized with Ball Brothers Foundation’s Fisher Governance Award at the Chamber of Commerce’s 125th Annual Meeting Celebration on Oct. 24. The John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award is presented annually to a board member of a Delaware County nonprofit organization. Candidates must exhibit “exemplary leadership and … integrity, responsibility and accountability,” according to the foundation’s website. “Our foundation faces a…

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Kelly Shrock, President of The Muncie Rotary Club, announced eight organizations will receive grants from the Rotary Club of Muncie Fund for 2019. “We were pleased to receive seventeen applications from nonprofit organizations in the community for this year’s funding cycle,” stated Ms. Shrock. “Since 1917, the Muncie Rotary Club has maintained a heritage of supporting organizations doing good work in and for our community.”  The eight organizations receiving grants in 2019 include: A…

By: Rachel Hill Ponko— Muncie, IN—A project preserving the history of communities across Delaware County is the recipient of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS’s) 2019 Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award. IHS is proud to honor the Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) and board members Bob and Karen Good for “Remember When.” The project invites residents past and present to share local histories and stories of their community. Each month, DCHS members travel to a different city or township…

By: Teresa Clemmons, Executive Director, A Better Way— Muncie, IN—The State of Indiana received a National Suicide Prevention Capacity Building grant of $584,475, and will be sub-granting $122,500 in funds to A Better Way over a two-year period, which began October 1st. The grant will allow A Better Way to hire crisis specialists, recruit and train staff and volunteers, and participate in outreach events. These improvements have increased A Better Way’s capacity to handle suicide prevention calls, making the agency able…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—United Way Campaign co-chair Liz Ludwick authored a book in 2018 that pays tribute to her employer, Muncie Power Products, which has been in Muncie more than 80 years and employs more than 400 nationwide. “Little Trucks That Can” is illustrated by Michelle L.R. Davis, also an employee of Muncie Power Products. The book was distributed to all kindergartners in Muncie Community Schools last year. To conquer generational poverty, United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie would like to thank the many people that made the 4th Annual Just Desserts a huge success. This year’s event received 30 dessert donations from incredible local bakers. Attendees battled it out for their favorite dessert and raised over $26,000 to help support the quality programs the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie are able to offer to its members. Brian Osner with HIS Auto Parts was the winning bid…

By: Hannah Dunckel, LifeStream Services— Muncie, IN—It’s a few weeks before Medicare Open Enrollment. You answer the phone and the caller says, “We’re issuing new Medicare cards before open enrollment. Before we can send you your new card, we need you to confirm your Medicare number.” This sounds legitimate, right? If you answered YES to this question, you would be wrong. Unfortunately, Medicare Fraud is one of the most prevalent scams targeting older adults over the age of 65. Medicare fraud happens…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—A record number of early and mid-career professionals – 26 – are this year’s foot soldiers in the fundraising campaign for United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties. The Loaned Executives or “LEs” make one-on-one calls on the community’s top executives and their staffs, telling the United Way story. It is designed to be a sophisticated program for oftentimes young professionals, who learn the latest tools and techniques in sales and promotion, and a home-grown pool…