By Laura Janney—
MUNCIE, IN– Muncie OUTreach proudly invites the community to join in a celebration of the organization’s 10 years of service to the East-Central Indiana Community. The event will be held on October 27, 2022, and will include a silent auction, dinner, and awards presentation. For a donation of $50.00, an individual will receive a complimentary ticket to the 10th Anniversary Celebration. For a donation of $350.00, an individual will receive eight complimentary tickets—a full table—to the 10th Anniversary Celebration. Donations can be made by visiting the organization’s website at MuncieOutreach.org, and donors may be eligible for a Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit.
The event will commemorate Muncie OUTreach’s longstanding commitment to providing programming that creates a safe and positive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth to learn more about themselves through peer interaction and educational experiences. Over the past decade, the organization has offered students the ability to attend dances, participate in activities such as robotics and podcasting, access additional resources that may be needed, a participate in cultural celebrations such as Pride.
In addition to celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of Muncie OUTreach, the event will feature a guest speaker and an awards presentation. The event will feature guest speaker Dr. Juan Carlos Venis from the Damien Center. Dr. Venis specializes in LGBTQ+ healthcare and will speak to the importance of a strong community for LGBTQ+ youth and adults. The highest award of the night, the OUTstanding Service to the Community award, will be presented to retiring Judge Marianne Vorhees. Judge Vorhees is being recognized for her longstanding commitment to fair and equal treatment within the court and the practice of law.
Additional awards will recognize the hard work of the organization’s many supporters, donors, volunteers, board members, and community partners. Awards given out will include: OUTstanding OUTreach Volunteer; OUTstanding Business; OUTstanding Community Partner; OUTstanding Benefactor of Muncie OUTreach; OUTstanding Service to Muncie OUTreach.
About Muncie OUTreach
Muncie OUTreach’s mission is to provide an accepting environment to enhance the personal growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in the Delaware County area. We provide programming for LGBTQ youth, as well as advocate for community awareness and acceptance of young people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
