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By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—A few years ago, Maring-Hunt Library, one of the four branches in the Muncie Public Library system, joined with several community organizations and Ball State University Immersive Learning students, led by Dr. Pam Harwood, to develop a large green space behind the library. The space previously provided community garden plots. The result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space for people to gather. The Maring-Hunt Library Pavilion project and the continuing garden plot program brought big…

By Tiffany Whisner—MUNCIE, IN—On Monday, November 20, the Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS) was given the Outstanding Collaborative Project Award for its “Notable Women of Delaware County and Muncie Project” during a presentation at the Parlour at Hazelwood in Muncie. The Outstanding Collaborative Project Award recognizes an exceptional project by a historical or heritage organization with one or more partners implemented during the past year, particularly for projects that share county or regional history. DCHS’s “Notable Women of Delaware County…

By Rotary Club of Muncie— MUNCIE, IN – Robert LaFrance, President of The Muncie Rotary Club, announced nine organizations will receive grants from the Rotary Fund Endowment held at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County for 2023. “Our board and executive committee were astonished by the amount of interest we garnered this year for our grant opportunity.” Mr. LaFrance stated. “We had so many amazing applications from many different deserving organizations, which made our job of selecting winners…

By Board of Directors, Cornerstone Center for the Arts— MUNCIE, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts has set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 by December 10, 2023, but we need your help. Any donation you make before December 10 will be matched by a silent donor up to $10,000. This means you can double the impact of your contribution and help us reach our goal by making a donation today. Cornerstone’s mission is to engage and enrich our community by…

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN— Muncie Action Plan (MAP), in partnership with Shafer Leadership Academy, Ball State University Bowen Center for Public Affairs, 8twelve Coalition, and Ball State University Office of Community Engagement, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous grant from CenterPoint Energy to launch the innovative CenterPoint Scholars Program. This collaborative initiative aims to empower neighborhood leaders and foster positive change within Muncie’s vibrant communities. CenterPoint Scholars is a year-long leadership academy designed to cultivate a…

By Krista Flynn— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Action Plan, Shafer Leadership Academy, and Building Better Neighborhoods are partnering once again to support the development of neighborhood leaders. The ninth annual Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference is scheduled for March 2, 2024, on Ball State’s campus. Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn, and meet like-minded individuals to share ideas and best practices. The conference theme is Intentional Development and Education (IDEA) for Association members. IDEA brings together…

By Kristen Freehill— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Habitat for Humanity received a $33,000 grant that will help repair three homes in Muncie. With the support of the grant, Muncie Habitat will work on three family homes making much needed repairs, such as a new furnace, roof, windows, and doors. “We are so grateful, once again, to be working with Lowe’s,” said Lindsey Arthur, president, and CEO of Greater Muncie Habitat. “The local team has been an inspiration to us for many years,…

By Melissa Narlock— MUNCIE, IN — Ball Brothers Foundation approved 36 grants totaling $5 million in its second and final round of grants for 2023. The grants remain aligned with the foundation’s dedication to place-based grantmaking. Two significant grants have been awarded to advance vital trail projects that are set to transform East Central Indiana (ECI) and foster regional connectivity—Cardinal Greenways and Healthy Communities of Henry County. A $100,000 grant has been awarded to Cardinal Greenways, supporting their efforts to…