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By Arrick Garringer— Registration for the 2022 Emergence Program is Now Open MUNCIE, Ind.—Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA), a local not-for-profit organization that provides inclusive leadership development so that people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential, is offering the 20th session of its signature leadership program. The program will run from April 5 to May 24, 2022. Emergence: Personal Foundations of Effective Leadership is SLA’s core leadership program. It is an eight-week highly interactive and engaging training opportunity ideal for emerging or experienced leaders seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities. At the end of the program, participants can expect to be…

By Amy Gibson— MUNCIE, Ind.—Imagine yourself coming into a building and realizing it’s 56 degrees inside and you serve kids. That’s what Club life was three weeks ago at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie – Madison St. Unit. Both boilers developed leaks and the staff spent most of their days running up and down to the basement every 30 minutes to get the boilers to 67 degrees. Those boilers were replaced, but that wasn’t in the budget for 2022. Now image yourself a teenager in middle or high school wanting to join a program but can’t because transportation…

By Richard Crist— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Sports Commission today announced the Board of Directors and Officers for 2022 who will support the nonprofit’s work to increase economic vitality, improve quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles and brand Delaware County as a great sports community. Individuals joining the board in 2022 include: Tim Eakins, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for TK Constructors Brad Edmondson, EC Region Director of Philanthropy for the IU Health Foundation Jason Harrington, CEO for Boyce Systems Laura Hill, Vice President of Investments for Advocate Aurora Health Dan Wolfert, Vice President of Development & Marketing for Hillcroft…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—Grants totaling $1,150,589 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community during the first two months of 2022. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to contribute to improving the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects and programs for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, community betterment,…

By Woof Boom News— MUNCIE, Ind.—UNITY in OUR Community will present the “Second Annual Love Fest: Celebrating our Firsts” from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 26 at Minnetrista, and will celebrate Black Muncie trailblazers who were “firsts” in their jobs, community action, academic achievement and more.  To share a first, email Maria Williams-Hawkins, associate professor of media, Department of Media, Ball State, mhawkins@bsu.edu. Schedule 10:00 – 12:30 pm: Empowering our Community by Investing in Every Generation Workshop: Bishop Renzie Abram, Berea Apostolic Church; Apostle Stephen Hargrave, Young Men’s Restoration Academy; Charles Haynes, Associate Director of Admissions for Diversity…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award. The award rewards, recognizes, and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County established the David Sursa Leadership Award in honor of the organization’s founding president. David Sursa blazed the trail for The Community Foundation with visionary leadership that has contributed significantly to its success….

By Kim Williams— EAST CENTRAL Ind. – Heart of Indiana United Way is granting $300,000 in emergency relief support called “Bridge Funding” to local organizations in order to help bridge the gap between the end of United Way’s Emergency Relief Initiative (ERI) funding and the start of the organization’s next funding cycle. Bridge funding will be distributed to multiple organizations throughout the five counties served which include: Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, and Randolph.  Heart of Indiana United Way distributed ERI funding during the COVID 19 pandemic to address the pressing needs and hardships of local families impacted by the pandemic. Organizations…

By Madeleine Mills-Craig— MUNCIE, Ind. – Looking for fun activities to do with your kids and family? Madjax is hosting Super “Twos Day” as a chance to explore, discover and create with mini maker workshops and STEM giveaways. Madjax is excited to celebrate this unique day and offer workshops, tours and demonstrations completely free to the public.  “We believe that curiosity and exploration help fuel the work of the future,” said Kyra Zylstra, director of Future of Work at Madjax. “Maker and STEM exploration stations will provide the opportunity to create, design, and build. These interactive activities are created and…