Non-Profit

By United Way —  MUNCIE, IN – Heart of Indiana United Way announced that it is one of 68 communities and organizations joining the Early Years Initiative. The organization received a $300,000 grant to help meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and surround their families with the resources to maximize the crucial years of learning from birth to age 3. Through its grant, Heart of Indiana United Way will expand its “Talking is Teaching” public awareness early literacy campaign. Funding will help give parents and caregivers valuable resources to increase meaningful interactions that are critical to healthy brain…

By Kristin Freehill— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Habitat for Humanity received a $20,000 grant that will help repair four homes in the Industry Neighborhood. With the support of the grant, Muncie Habitat will work on four family homes completing essential repairs, such as a new ramp, new windows, and a lift for a homeowner that has been unable to leave his home due to accessibility issues. “We are so grateful, once again, to be working with Lowe’s,” said Lindsey Arthur, CEO of Greater Muncie Habitat. “The local team has been an inspiration to us for many years, volunteering in numerous capacities to…

By Corbin Hubert— MUNCIE, IN—For anyone in and around Muncie, the opportunity to give back is about to present itself. From today, October 21 until Thursday, November 21, many local businesses will be holding various food drives in conjunction with Feed My Sheep (FMS), a nonprofit that has been serving Muncie for almost 30 years. It began in 1996 when George and Theresa Huggins were compelled to give back and provide Thanksgiving dinners to the community. Along with help from volunteers, Feed My Sheep has grown into a service that provides over a thousand meals to people in Muncie.  One…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Center for Energy Education will sponsor a “Solar 101 Community Workshop” from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Murpah Shrine Club, 3671 N. Shrine Road, in Muncie. The workshop is open to the public and free. Reservations for the workshop, which will include food, are required. Interested people may make a reservation by sending an email to lisa.dan@center4ee.org or by calling 574-806-4898. The workshop will examine the development of utility-scale solar, the environmental considerations for solar technology and the economic impact of utility-scale solar projects. The Center for Energy Education is a nonprofit organization…

By Chris Flook— MUNCIE, IN—The Delaware County Historical Society will hold its 2024 annual meeting at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 24, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40, available through October 17 online here or by calling us at 765.233.6057. This year’s speaker is renowned Hoosier historian, Ron Newlin, author of Legacy and Legend: The History and Mythology of Basketball in Indiana. Alongside his writing, Newlin was also the first executive director of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, serving from 1987 to 1995. Newlin spent his career as a museum professional and nonprofit management consultant in…

By Nick Tokar, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership Board President— MUNCIE, IN — The third Fire Up DWNTWN brought an unforgettable day full of excitement. The event offered something for everyone—family activities, live entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, and spicy competitions. This year we also introduced a brand-new attraction—DWNTWN IDOL. Downtown had some amazing talent take the stage and show off their singing chops. Events like Fire Up are not possible without incredible support from our sponsors and partners: Please thank them if you want to see more events like this. Presenting Sponsor: Ivy Tech Muncie. Hot Air Balloon Sponsors: Destination: Muncie, Mad Sweet…

By Dottie Kreps— MUNCIE, IN—September was Hunger Action Month. The Soup Kitchen of Muncie in partnership with Payless Supermarket, Muncie Schools and Auxilio Services aimed to fill a bus full of groceries and supplies to help feed those in need in our community. “The donations and supplies collected during the Stuff-A-Bus event will be distributed to the Soup Kitchen of Muncie, Southside Middle School Panther Food Pantry, and the Ball State Cardinal Kitchen Food Pantry,” said Dottie Kreps, VP of the Soup Kitchen Board and event organizer.  “Each of these organizations gives assistance to different segments of our community by…

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN – Thanks to a generous grant, Shafer Leadership Academy is offering its highly sought-after program, Fusion: Leading Multi-Generational Teams, free of charge to the public. Typically valued at $250 per participant, the program will be held on October 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Ivy Tech’s Fisher Building in downtown Muncie. The grant was provided by American Electric Power Foundation, whose support makes it possible for a wider audience to access this dynamic leadership training. Fusion is an interactive workshop designed to help participants understand the perspectives and work styles of five…

By Susan Fisher, Public Relations Supervisor, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Do you have Halloween costumes and accessories you are no longer using? Maybe your kids have outgrown their costumes, or they have moved on to different interests and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle outfit just won’t cut it. Whatever the reason, Muncie Public Library (MPL) wants your costumes and accessories for a Halloween Costume Swap! Now through Friday, October 11,  all MPL branches will accept donated costumes, accessories, and other Halloween items, such as trick-or-treat buckets. All items will be steam-cleaned and sorted and made available at a Halloween Costume…