Non-Profit

By Rotary Press Office— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Noon Rotary Club Board of Directors considers grant requests annually. The Club typically awards between $8,000-$10,000 annually to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Board evaluates all requests as objectively as possible, consistent with the expressed priorities of the Club. Last year, grant funding was awarded to the following local nonprofit organizations: 8Twelve Coalition, Funders Forum, Habitat for Humanity, Home Savers of Delaware County, Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Muncie Children’s Museum, Muncie Civic Theatre, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Soup Kitchen of Muncie totaling nearly $12,000. The Rotary Club of Muncie Fund at The Community Foundation…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—Indiana Black Expo Muncie Chapter Celebrated Culture, Heritage, and Community and honored contributors to African American culture, progress and achievement in Muncie-Delaware County at the Ivy Tech John and Janice Fisher Building on Thursday, July 18, 2024 during its 29th Annual Corporate Luncheon. The annual luncheon was the kick-off to the Indiana Black Expo Muncie Chapter’s annual Summer Celebration at Heekin Park, Saturday, July 19th-Sunday, July 21, 2024. This year’s theme was Educate. Empower. Elevate. Mayor Dan Ridenour provided opening remarks and luncheon keynote, Muncie native, Dr. Mia Johnson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Anderson, highlighted…

Deadline nearing for submissions to Red-tail’s Growing Home™ Habitat Certification program By JoAnna Darda, Outreach Coordinator, Red-tail Land Conservancy— MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations from east central Indiana who have naturally landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the certification submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is an award-winning backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail Land Conservancy. The program is designed to empower community members to rethink how their yard or garden can also serve birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife. Criteria for habitat certification include providing…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN – The threats we face in the digital world are evolving at a frightening pace. From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to identity theft and deepfake impersonations, the list of cyber threats keeps expanding. As technology advances—and the internet becomes ever more integrated into our daily lives—the security of our information and systems has never been more critical. From multinational corporations to small rural school districts, data breaches and malicious cyberattacks pose a significant threat to all of Indiana’s businesses, economy, and citizens. Daily, we encounter reminders of how easily our…

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN – Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner will lead a discussion on leadership at Shafer Leadership Academy’s Coffee Talk event titled “In Pursuit of Leadership” on July 31, 2024. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Innovation Connector, located at 1208 W White River Blvd. Sheriff Skinner, with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, will share insights on leadership styles, the importance of detail orientation, and the unique role of the sheriff’s office. His aim is to provide valuable lessons for anyone in or aspiring to be in a…

By Barbara Schafer, Board Member— MUNCIE, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the appointment of Stephanie Michaels as the new Director of Programming. Stephanie will bring a fresh perspective, dynamic energy, and experience to Cornerstone. This marks an exciting new chapter as Cornerstone continues to expand its reach and impact in the Muncie community. Stephanie is a Ball State University graduate in anthropology and holds a masters in museum studies from IUPUI. As a student she was an intern and volunteer at both Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians &…

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—Growing up on the streets of Muncie and struggling with alcohol abuse, Melvin Kelly, founder of Brothers to Brothers United (B2B), navigated many challenges. Now, he hopes his life story and vision for B2B can inspire change in the lives of young males in our community.   B2B, a nonprofit organization in Muncie, is dedicated to bridging the gap between older and younger Black men, offering mentorship, education programs, and a shared community to vulnerable and at-risk youth.   A Mission Rooted in Shared Experiences  Melvin Kelly’s journey to founding B2B stems from his own life experiences. In…

By Brad King, President Old West End Neighborhood Association— MUNCIE, IN—You may have seen some changes to signage in the Old West End neighborhood, or you may have seen some neighborhood association members on ladders messing with certain street signs. We are not changing parking zones, or stealing public signs. We are installing our Social Programs Signs project. This project is part informational and part placemaking. The association had originally come up with 4 sign designs that would have QR codes directing users to Google Maps with resources to help with: addiction, domestic violence, homelessness, and literacy. Then we came…