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By Jeff Mosier— MUNCIE, Ind.—Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is very happy to announce that Chris Holtmann, Ohio State University Men’s Head Basketball Coach, will be the special guest speaker for the 2021 FCA Banquet Thursday AUGUST 19th at the Horizon Convention Center. Coach Holtmann’s played at Taylor University. He began his college head coaching career at Gardner-Webb University followed by Butler University, until his move to Ohio State in 2017-2018. There is no cost to attend…

By Dottie Kreps, Soup Kitchen of Muncie board member— MUNCIE, Ind.—For over 25 years the Soup Kitchen of Muncie has been serving those in need of a meal in our community. Now you have a chance to support the Soup Kitchen and enjoy an evening out.  On August 28th the Annual Soup Kitchen Dinner and Auction will take place at the Horizon Convention Center. Cocktails will start at 5pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. Volunteers work with the staff…

By Juli Metzger, Campaign Communications, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties—  Muncie, IN—During a most remarkable fundraising campaign year, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties raised over $1.3 million amidst a global pandemic with unprecedented needs in its three-county footprint. In addition, United Way received Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Economic Relief Initiative grant funds through Indiana United Ways. This brought in an additional $1.1 million for the benefit of the three counties. “We saw first-hand the steady work…

By Holly Juip— Muncie, IN – United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties is kicking off its first Community Diaper Drive. The Diaper Drive will run through June 4. The Community Diaper Drive is a community-wide donation effort, done in partnership with local businesses and organizations, to stock local baby pantries with diapers for struggling families. This year, the Community Diaper Drive will also take place in Henry, Randolph, Madison and Fayette counties. Diapers are one of the most expensive…

By Eileen Oaks Molter— Muncie, IN—The Dream Builders Society Breakfast provides a tremendous opportunity for Muncie Habitat for Humanity to share the work and impact of their efforts, and to invite guests to support Habitat’s housing mission. “After last year’s cancelation we are excited to continue to share stories of homes, communities and  hope, with the community again,” said Lindsey Arthur, Muncie Habitat CEO. “This year will be different while we continue to raise critical funds as we keep the…

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—We are excited to announce that with Muncie Downtown Development support and contributions from the community, the “United & Ignited” campaign raised $14,250 for the DWNTWN Small Business Relief Grant. Nineteen businesses qualified and will be able to use the funds to offset loss of revenue due to COVID 19.   We are grateful to all of you who contributed, shared information and went to bat for our DWNTWN businesses. You really are why DWNTWN is a…