Non-Profit

Graphical representation of facility named, GearBox: Muncie—A Maker Hub

Business, Non-Profit September 17, 2015

Community Maker Initiative Gets New Formal Name

By: John Fallon— The former Cintas building in downtown Muncie has a new name. The Board of Directors of Sustainable Muncie Corporation announced this week that the facility has been formally named GearBox: Muncie—A Maker Hub. The name was selected after a few weeks of discussion among the organization’s leaders, consultation with branding experts, research into naming trends among other maker spaces throughout the country and thinking about an appropriate connection with the local community. While those involved in the…

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Howells make learning fun!

Non-Profit September 14, 2015

United Way of Delaware County Adds Another School to Reading Club Program

By: Kelsey Crist— United Way of Delaware County announced adding another school to its Reading Club program. United Way of Delaware County will be returning to Longfellow and Sutton Elementary in addition to taking Reading Club to Wes-Del Elementary. Reading ability by the 3rd grade is one of the single greatest predictors of school success. United Way of Delaware County’s initiative to helping children read at grade-level has brought about a passion for children’s success and learning. United Way is…

File photo.

Non-Profit September 8, 2015

“Dine for Cornerstone” Throughout September

By: Jessie Irwin— Cornerstone Center for the Arts invites you to “Dine for Cornerstone” at area restaurants throughout the month of September. Dining at local businesses in support of Cornerstone is an easy and fun way to support the organization’s programming, specifically the low-cost arts classes provided for children and families. Restaurants participating in this month-long fundraiser include: Chili’s Bar & Grill, Let’s Spoon Frozen Yogurt, Texas Roadhouse, and The Wedge Artisan Grilled Cheese. Each restaurant will donate a portion…

WIPB-TV "Be My Neighbor Day."

Entertainment, Non-Profit September 3, 2015

WIPB-TV Be My Neighbor Day Set for September 12

By: Michelle Kinsey— WIPB-TV will have its first Be My Neighbor Day, Saturday, September 12 from 1–4 p.m. at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. Based on the popular PBS KIDS animated program, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” and with a nod to the classic “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” this FREE family event will focus on the importance of being a good neighbor. Be My Neighbor Day events include: A neighborhood map guide to visit booths where the Muncie community’s great neighbors “live.” Participate in…

DWNTWN: The Next Muncie. Film is below on this page.

Business, Entertainment, Non-Profit September 3, 2015

WATCH: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership Premieres Film DWNTWN: The Next Muncie

By: Shelley Shekell— Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) is premiering its follow-up video to the 2012 hit, DWNTWN: The Original Muncie. The second film, DWNTWN: The Next Muncie, follows three stories: a dancer trying to make a name for herself, a young couple beginning a life together as they move into their first apartment, and the staff of ProjectiOne working hard in their fabrication studio, contributing to the much talked about maker movement. In 2012, the DWNTWN Muncie campaign began as…

2013 Day of Action. Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 3, 2015

United Way Day of Action—Being a Nonprofit for Your Nonprofit

By: Kelsey Crist— Day of Action is a day-long event where volunteers from around Delaware County come together to serve partnering nonprofits. This day is a chance for people to give back to the community through volunteerism. Work at the agencies helps the volunteers better understand community needs, and the local not-for-profits that help fulfill them. “It takes the whole community working together to achieve greatness. Day of Action is one big day of celebrating the community pulling together. The…

Photo by: Project Leadership

Misc, Non-Profit August 30, 2015

Ice League Expanding to Include Girls Next Season

By: Kaye Harrell— An innovative sports league that leverages students’ love of sports while promoting stellar academics, is expanding in its second season to include middle school girls. The Inner City Educational (ICE) League is operated by Project Leadership with the Ball Brothers Foundation as the League’s founding partner. The League completed its first baskeball season in March 2015 and is designed to motivate participants to be strong student athletes as they move toward high school and post-secondary educations. The…

Scott Truex, Photo provided.

Business, Non-Profit August 28, 2015

Cintas Initiative Appoints Scott Truex as Director of Facility and Program Development

By: John Fallon, PhD— Muncie’s effort to revitalize and repurpose the former Cintas building received an important boost this week.  John Fallon, Executive Director of Sustainable Muncie Corporation, announced the appointment of Scott Truex as the organization’s Director of Facility and Program Development. Truex, a faculty member in Ball State University’s Department of Urban Planning, has extensive experience in working with communities throughout Indiana to revitalize themselves and develop their potential. Truex also serves as Co-Director of the Sustainable Communities…

Child and mother at a food pantry. File photo.

Non-Profit August 26, 2015

Second Harvest Food Bank to Observe “Hunger Action Month” in September

By: Karen McTague— Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, a member of the Feeding America® nationwide network of food banks, will observe Hunger Action MonthTM – a nationwide initiative designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger and join the movement to help end hunger. Hunger advocates from East Central Indiana and across the country are working together this September to shine a light on the issue of hunger and the 1 in…