Non-Profit

By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN—Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana has been proud to Defend the Potential of the youth in our community for the past 48 years. However, due to increased requirements from our National office, and the costs associated, we have decided to close our agency as of Friday, May 17, 2019. During our 48 years as a Big Brothers Big Sisters agency we have had the honor and privilege of working with the children in…

By: Ruth Berkley, President of Muncie Noon Optimist Club– Muncie, IN–Come and celebrate Optimist International’s 100 years of helping the youth in our community at our open house, May 16 from 5pm to 8pm at Camp Adventure, located at 4881 South Proctor Road Muncie, IN 47302. The Optimist Club owns the Camp Adventure Learning Center, which is a 41-acre facility operated by Muncie Community Schools, with over 140,000 students served since 1994. It is available to corporations and individuals for special events….

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Two members of the executive team of Muncie Power Products – longtime stalwart Liz Ludwick and a relative newcomer to Muncie Power and Muncie —Damon Elmore — will head up the 2019 United Way annual fundraising campaign. “We could not be more excited about the 2019 campaign,” said 2019 Co-Chair Ludwick. “There is so much to be positive about in our community. For 40 years, I’ve been a supporter of United Way. I’ve seen its work…

By: Candace Ford— Muncie, IN—More than $30,000 was donated to support the Muncie Boys and Girls Club, Christian Ministries and the YWCA when two local churches came together for Easter services at Emens auditorium on Ball State University’s Campus. The event was a result of a meeting months prior between Pastor Gregg Parris of Union Chapel Ministries and Bishop Keith O’Neal of Destiny Christian Center. “Easter at Emens was a great way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, engage in Christian unity…

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN — The Delaware County Historical Society, Community Enhancement Projects, and the Muncie Arts and Culture Council are pleased to announce the dedication of the Hurley C. Goodall statue at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 23. The dedication will take place at Cornerstone Park and Fireman’s Park, at the corners of Madison and Jackson streets and Madison and Main streets. The event is free and all are invited to attend. May 23rd is also Mr. Goodall’s 92nd…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The American Trails “Advancing Trails Award Winners” were announced last week at the 24th International Trails Symposium held in Syracuse, NY. Cardinal Greenways CEO, Angie Pool was awarded the “Outstanding Trail Leader” award for the state of Indiana. The “Outstanding Trail Leader” award recognizes individuals who have made compelling and significant contributions to the trails movement in their home states. Any area of trail excellence or achievement—advocacy, design, construction, maintenance, adaptation, etc.—are grounds for receiving the…

By: Stacy Wheeler– Muncie, IN–Over the past four years, the BTSTS Teachers Store has invested $2.1 million in Delaware County’s Pre-K thru 12th grades through school supplies. Located at 1318 South Madison Street in Muncie, the non-profit operates a free teacher supply store every Tuesday– Thursday, from 10:30 am–5:30 pm and the first Saturday of each month from 10 am-2 pm. According to the Kids In Need Foundation’s annual teachers survey, the majority of Delaware County teachers reporting found that…