Non-Profit

Halteman Park Fundraising Challenge Ends Aug. 26th

By J.P. Hall, Halteman Village Neighborhood Association— MUNCIE, IN—Halteman Village Neighborhood Association (HVNA) urgently asks the community to help us meet our fundraising goal for Phase 2 of the Halteman Park project before our grant-matching deadline, Aug. 26. In Fall 2020, HVNA kicked off a fundraising campaign to transform a former membership-only swim club into a public park for all Muncie residents and families. The Phase 2 campaign seeks to raise $35,000 for park improvements, including play equipment, shade, and seating….

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Group Collaborates to Bring Violence Prevention Training to Muncie  

By Joy Rediger, Urban Light Community Development— MUNCIE, IN—Recognizing the number of youth who are disconnected from traditional programs, the number of families experiencing stress and trauma, and the increasing number of juvenile delinquency cases and court-involved youth, especially for youth of color, a diverse group of local partners began meeting to discuss solutions.  The group – comprised of mental & public health representatives, juvenile justice professionals, community organizations, and local government – desired a strategy that meet youth and families…


Carnegie Library Restoration Project Receives Two Major Grants

By Susan Fisher, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) recently received a $100,000 grant from The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trust and a $30,000 Historic Preservation Fund grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The grants will be used for the restoration of the Carnegie Library in downtown Muncie. Carnegie Library was built with funds from industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1904. The building has continuously operated as a public library and now serves as…


Community Gathering Will Celebrate the Opening of the Muncie Memory Spiral in Heekin Park

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Community Enhancement Projects (CEP), in partnership with the City of Muncie and the Muncie Parks Department, is pleased to announce a large community gathering to celebrate the opening of the Muncie Memory Spiral in Heekin Park. The gathering will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11 AM-5 PM at the location of the Muncie Memory Spiral, near the northeast corner of Hackley and Memorial. The community celebration will feature sweet treats for attendees, lots…


31st Annual Women’s Equality Day Program to be Held August 28th at City Hall

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 31st annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Aug. 28, 2023 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 have made significant contributions to the broader…


Nonprofit Support Network Introduces HR Resource and Help Desk for Nonprofits

By Carly Acree King, Relationship & Resource Director— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to launch the pilot of the HR Resource and Help Desk, a free resource that addresses the unique human resource challenges faced by nonprofits. This resource is a centralized source for expert guidance and advice. The HR Resource and Help Desk will provide Muncie-Delaware County nonprofit staff and boards with the necessary support to navigate the complexities of human resource and employee management. “Managing the human…


Muncie’s WIBU Athena Award Nominations Are Open

By Jenny Yarbrough, Board of Directors, WIBU— MUNCIE, IN—Women In Business Unlimited, WIBU, has announced nominations are open for three categories for the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Awards. Nominees for the ATHENA Leadership Award and Young Professional Award are leaders or emerging leaders who: Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community Serve as a role model for young women both personally and professionally Nominees for the…


A Thank You Letter to the Community From MDDP

By Will Isaacs, Board President, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— MUNCIE, IN—Fire Up DWNTWN, held the second time on August 5th was created and organized by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership to implement an event that was unique, exciting, instill community pride and togetherness and would appeal to all demographics in our community and East Central Indiana. The event was packed with family activities and attractions, hot air balloons, musical entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, rib-eating/hot pepper eating contests and offers from…


YMCA of Muncie Receives Transformative Investment from George and Frances Ball Foundation 

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE,  IN— The YMCA of Muncie is thrilled to announce a significant and transformative capital gift of $3 million from the George and Frances Ball Foundation. This generous contribution marks a milestone in the YMCA’s mission to strengthen the local community and enhance the lives of its residents. “We are incredibly grateful to the George and Frances Ball Foundation for their unwavering commitment to our community’s wellbeing,” said Chad Zaucha, CEO of the YMCA of Muncie. “This…


Northwest Foundation Assists Urban Light Community Development Corporation With Financial Donation

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN—The Northwest Foundation recently supported Muncie’s Urban Light Community Development Corporation with a donation of $7,500. In addition to this contribution, Northwest Bank provided its Charles Street office lobby as the location for Urban Light to host their annual fundraising event. This is the second year the bank hosted this event, which raised over $20,000 to support Urban Light. With the help of the in-kind donation of space from Northwest, 100% of the funds raised directly benefit…