Non-Profit

By: Bishop Keith O’Neal, M.Div.— Muncie, IN—Destiny Christian Academy, one of Muncie’s few multisite childcare centers, has acquired Kidz Korner to become the organization’s third location in Delaware County. Kidz Korner, 700 N Jefferson St. Muncie, IN 47305, was previously affiliated with Christ Temple Global Ministries. The childcare center has taken on the name “Destiny Christian Academy–Central” and hosted a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting event on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, that celebrated the new addition. The ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce was attended by the mayor, local foundation leaders, bankers, and other non-profit officials interested in early childhood education as…

By: Dave “Mac” McGalliard— Muncie, IN—“Flags of Honor” occurs every September 4 until Patriot’s Day, September 11. The event is dedicated to those who live patriotic lives, both military and civilian. A special section is dedicated to those firemen and police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community. This year, a section of the Field of Honor displayed the twenty-seven historic American Flags marking our growth as a nation. Plaques displaying the Presidents, years of statehood, and which states added stars to our flag. Yellow ribbons bearing the names of patriots were sold by Exchange Club to those wishing…

By: Jeannine Harrold, Historian, Paul Revere Chapter DAR— Muncie, IN—November is Native American Heritage Month and to pay tribute to the rich traditions and ancestry of the region, The Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Muncie, the Delaware County Historical Society, and Minnetrista are sponsoring a special program at Minnetrista, Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am-11:30 am. Chris Flook, Ball State University Associate Lecturer of Telecommunications and author of Native Americans of East Central Indiana, will present one of the little-known, but fascinating stories from our community’s past. According to Flook, in 1805-06, a series of visions from…

By: Erin Williams— Muncie, IN—PlySpace, an artist-in-residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council, welcomes the Fall 2019 residents: Dana Harper, Sarah Trad, and Sydney Pursel. The visiting artists will be in Muncie for a period of four to twelve weeks this fall and will be leading public, collaborative art projects throughout the city until early December. Dana Lynn Harper (Columbus, OH) joins PlySpace as the Fall Resident Fellow. While in Muncie, Harper will work with the Art Education Department at the Ball State University School of Art to engage students in a public Wand Making Workshop focusing on…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation awarded $111,722 to Muncie Community Schools to provide teacher professional development. Muncie Schools used this funding to provide training in the Orton-Gillingham approach to 65 teachers and administrators and to give stipends to teachers who participated in a district-wide subscription to online training for all teachers called K-12 Boost. The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation established the Successful Schools Fund in May 2018 following the Indiana Legislature’s landmark decision to give Ball State University control of Muncie Community Schools. The Foundation Board would use the Successful…

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 WIPB, the Office of Community Engagement and the Department of Theatre and Dance to create videos for each of the…

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 tough decision every year with so many great nominations for this award, but Rosema’s demonstrated zeal truly stood out,” said…

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 Better Way $1,200.00 To repair and patch steps that lead into the domestic violence shelter and offices to increase safe access….

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 where they examine artifacts, scan documents and photos, and hear personal memories of the area. To date, more than 400…