Non-Profit

By: Richard Crist— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center of Muncie was selected to receive Ball State University’s 2018 Outstanding Community Partner Award at the recent Immersive Learning Faculty Awards program on Thursday, January 25, 2018. The program was held at Ball State University’s John R. Emens Auditorium. Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement accepted nominations from Ball State faculty and staff for the 2018 Local Community Partner Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize a Muncie/Delaware County business, organization, or agency…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—If you consider yourself to be a connoisseur of sweets, then the Second Harvest Food Bank was THE place for you to be earlier today. The 2nd annual Chocolate Celebration to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank took place at their offices from 11am to 2pm. The event was sponsored by Morrison Woods Health Campus and resulted in $3,350 raised to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. That’s about $1,000 an hour for the duration of the…

By: Aimee Robertson-Fant— Muncie, IN—Muncie citizens seem to have more questions than answers during a time of tremendous change in our community. Now is the time for all Muncie citizens to find their voice and put their ideas and concerns into action. There is an opportunity for all Muncie citizens to participate in Muncie’s next plan, the third iteration of Muncie Action Plan (MAP3)- Muncie’s next community-chosen Strategic Plan, a plan chosen by Muncie for Muncie under the premise that…

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Mission recently announced that the organization, which has traditionally served men, is expanding their services to women in 2018. For 88 years, Muncie Mission Ministries has been an organization that primarily focused on men’s services including emergency shelter, recovery, and transitional housing. With the need for women’s services becoming a growing issue in East Central Indiana, Muncie Mission is taking the first steps to address those needs with the expansion into women’s…

Muncie, IN—The 2018 season of Project Leadership’s ICE League will officially get underway Saturday February 3rd with a Draft Day for middle school athletes at Muncie Central High School. The Inner City Educational (ICE) League, in its fourth season, is an innovative initiative that motivates participants to be strong student athletes as they move toward high school and post-secondary educations. The ICE League ties in closely with Project Leadership’s mission to assist local students to and through college. Project Leadership…

By: Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN—Open Door Health Services is excited to announce that Kourtney McCauliff has been named Director of Human Resources. McCauliff received her Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal Communication and Sociology from Central Michigan University. Before joining Open Door, she gained 12 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, five years of restaurant operations experience, and eight years of recruitment, development, and HR experience. Because of her extensive background in the HR field, Kourtney has a great understanding…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Before a sold-out crowd Thursday in its newly renovated gymnasium, the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie raised $23,000 at its Great Futures luncheon, setting a record for the annual fundraiser. The presenting sponsor for Thursday’s event was Old National Bank. Thursday also was a day that celebrated the merger of staffs, governing boards, and mission of the Club and Roy C. Buley Center. Over the past year, BCGM has expanded from one site to four…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN – The YMCA of Muncie recently launched its annual campaign  to ensure that everyone in our community  has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Over 150 friends gathered and learned that the Y is so much more than a gym and swim. The Y is a cause-driven charity dedicated to strengthening community and removing barriers to ensure that people of all backgrounds can come together for…

By: Polly Craig— Muncie, IN—Muncie, Indiana based Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) and the YOC Foundation announced the successful conclusion of the Transforming Together: The Next Chapter Capital Campaign on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Vera Mae’s Bistro with more than 90 supporters and friends in attendance. Campaign Chairperson Kelly Stanley, announced that the campaign exceeded its original goal of $4,250,000 by 13% and raised $4,808,659.22 to support children at the YOC. Stanley remarked, “I am honored to have chaired this…