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By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—YWCA Central Indiana raised $93,000 at its 2024 Walk In Her HEELS event last month. More than 350 people turned out for the annual fundraiser at the Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. “We are thrilled,” said CEO WaTasha Barnes Griffin. “We returned to this annual event last year, following a hiatus due to COVID. This year, proved we’re back 110 percent.” YWCA Central Indiana gave shelter to 687 women and 143 children in 2023, Barnes…

By Carly Acree King, Nonprofit Support Network— MUNCIE, IN— Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2024 Nonprofit Summit, presented by Heart of Indiana United Way, scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center. This year’s summit will provide essential education, networking opportunities, and professional development for local nonprofits, continuing to strengthen the nonprofit sector in east central Indiana. The Nonprofit Summit features a dynamic lineup…

 By Scott Smalstig— MUNCIE, IN—LaShanta Vaughn, CEO and Executive Director of Visit Muncie, the local visitor’s bureau, proudly announces the hiring of Joni Beymer as its Business Manager. Beymer started last week and brings over 15 years of experience in a similar role at the Horizon Convention Center where she handled numerous human resources, finance and administrative functions. Visit Muncie is the governing body of Destination: Muncie whose offices are on South Walnut Street in downtown Muncie. “This is a…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 32nd annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. The event will honor the achievements of women who fought for the right to vote and the successes of today’s community leaders. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Muncie celebration will honor six local women who…

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is accepting proposals for breakout sessions for its second annual Nonprofit Summit on Wednesday, October 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm at Horizon Convention Center. The summit will highlight the impact of collaboration through educational sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities for nonprofit professionals across the sector. “Our region is home to an incredible nonprofit sector, filled with dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to make a difference,” shared Carly Acree King,…