Non-Profit

Local Red Cross Volunteers Head to Texas/Gulf Cost Region to Assist with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

By: Mark Slusher— Muncie, IN—The American Red Cross is working around the clock along the Gulf Coast to help the thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Thousands of people have been forced to leave their flooded homes, losing everything they own – and more rain and flooding is expected throughout the week. It is anticipated that many more families will be impacted. Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers from all over the country are on the ground,…

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Join the Muncie Community for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Flags of Honor

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Experience a ‘sea’ of red, white, and blue as more than one thousand American flags adorn Minnetrista’s lawn beside the White River Greenway during Flags of Honor, September 4–11. Flags of Honor is in partnership with the Exchange Club of Muncie in honor and memory of local veterans, current service personnel, fallen heroes, and all who wish to display their pride for our country. With a gift of $30, friends, families, and organizations will receive a…


Muncie Habitat for Humanity and Partner Organizations Receive Lowe’s Grant

By: Lindsey Arthur, Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity— Muncie, IN — Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity and its community partners – the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, Muncie Public Library, Muncie Mission, and Ross Community Center – have been awarded a $250,000 grant from Lowe’s to revitalize the South Central and Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhoods in Muncie as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Revitalization, a nationwide program dedicated to serving more families through community development partnerships. Lowe’s contributed $1.75…


Land Conservation Fund Grant Applications Available

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced the availability of applications for grants through the Foundation’s Land Conservation Fund. The Land Conservation Fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations by matching donations of land or dollars. Property acquired with Land Conservation Fund Grants will become part of the public trust to ensure…


Open Door Gears Up For National Health Center Week

By: Katy Maggart— Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services is excited to be celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW). The national campaign runs August 13-19th with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers over the course of more than five decades. Open Door plans to celebrate by hosting several community events during that week. These events include car seat checks, Farmer’s Market, and a health fair. Open Door is partnering with SafeKids to provide a…


Muncie Artists Guild 64th Annual Show To Open August 13th

By: Susie Burns— Muncie Artists Guild announces the opening of their 64th Annual Show, Lasting Impressions, on Sunday, August 13 at Minnetrista. The show will be up for two weeks, ending August, 27. The opening reception is noon to 3pm in the Indiana Room. It is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. This year’s judge is Lynnette Whitesell, a Hartford City artist who works in watercolor and mixed media. She will be at the opening reception…


Results of the 2017 Back 2 School Fun Fest

By: Katy T. Crist— Muncie, IN—Open Door Health Services hosted their sixth annual Back 2 School Fun Fest on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie and the turnout continued to be great. The Back 2 School Fun Fest was open to the public and offered school and sport physicals, immunizations, and dental exams for little to no cost. This year Open Door provided 68 physicals, immunizations to 43 children, and 24 dental exams. Kids of all…


Nominations Sought for Ball Brothers Foundation’s $10,000 Fisher Governance Award

Muncie, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Fisher Governance Award. The award honors an outstanding board member of a Delaware County non-profit organization. The winner will be recognized later this fall at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce dinner. Included in the honor is a $10,000 grant to the organization that the recognized board member represents. “Our community is fortunate to have so many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and talents. This award was created…


United Way of Delaware and Madison Counties Present 4th Annual Human Truck Pull on August 5th

By: Jenni Marsh— Muncie, IN – United Way of Delaware and Madison counties are back again this year with the action-packed 4th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull, happening Sat., Aug. 5, 2017 at the Anderson Municipal Airport. The Annual Human Truck Pull is free for all, though donations will be accepted at the door. Donations are strategically invested in improving thousands of lives throughout East Central Indiana. The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by…


Hearts and Hands United To Hold 10th Annual “Tools for School” on July 29th

By: Kay Walker— Muncie, IN—On Saturday, July 29th, Hearts & Hands United will hold its annual Tools For School event. The event provides FREE school-supply filled backpacks and a new pair of shoes for Delaware County students from Pre-K through 12th grades. It is the hope of Hearts & Hands United that ALL children in Delaware County will begin school this fall confident and ready to learn. The event will take place at Delaware County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. with registration…