Non-Profit

By Robert G. La France— MUNCIE, IN —The V!VA Awards were developed as a gift to the community in 1993 by the Muncie Rotary Club and Sunrise Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The awards were named V!VA for Very Important Volunteer Award. Up to five individuals will be recognized with the traditional V!VA Award for their volunteer efforts to the community within the past 12 months. In addition, The Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award will…

By Amy Gibson— MUNCIE, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is excited to host its annual Great Futures Dinner on March 30, 2023 from 5:30-7:00 at the Horizon Convention Center. This year’s Great Futures Dinner themed “A Night at the Circus,” will be full of circus games, thrilling performers, delicious circus fare, and a showcase of club programming. A highlight of the night will be announcing the Pat C. Botts Youth of the Year where one Club member will…

By Dawn Brand Fluhler— Consumers in 45 Central Indiana counties can support their local girl entrepreneurs by ordering from the iconic cookie lineup, powering amazing experiences in outdoors, STEM, and beyond. INDIANAPOLIS – Girl Scouts of Central Indiana kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season in 45 Central Indiana counties as Girl Scouts and their troops rally their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such…

By Sue Whitaker, Muncie Altrusa Literacy Chair— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Altrusa Club members have completed the distribution of over 5,800 books to every pre-kindergarten through fifth grade student in the Muncie Community Schools, Burris, St. Michael Catholic School, and Inspire Academy. The project was funded in part from a $4000.00 grant from the Altrusa International Foundation and the Muncie Altrusa Club. Classroom Connections of East Central Indiana was also a partner in helping to obtain, store and distribute the books. Once…

By Tina Black— MUNCIE, IN—H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Every day) is a local non-profit organization that unites the skills and expertise of local business leaders who are on a mission to empower, uplift and strengthen our community.  The goal is to provide support to individuals and local organizations through fundraising and volunteering in order to build stronger bonds. H.O.P.E. has been successfully moving forward with this initiative since the beginning of 2020, but officially became a 501(c)(3) in May, 2021. …

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – Organizers of the eighth annual Neighborhood IDEA Conference are hoping for a “full house” at the free March 4 event on Ball State University’s campus. “The IDEA Conference is my favorite day in Muncie,” said Heather Williams, program manager for Building Better Neighborhoods and Muncie Action Plan (MAP) vice president. “It brings together Muncie’s changemakers and cheerleaders – residents who work every day to build community and improve the lives of others. It’s an…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $3,720,056 in grants and scholarships to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Delaware County, Ind. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. Through the Quarterly Competitive Grants program, nonprofit organizations were awarded $1,040,282 in highly competitive grants. Grants address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County in arts and culture, community betterment, economic…

By Megan Orbin— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio and 104.1 HD1 WLBC take our role seriously as partners to those in the cities and towns we serve.  WLBC continues to assist some remarkable organizations in making a difference in our community with the WLBC Hometown Heroes Grant Program. For consideration, the organization or cause must be one of the following: A 501c3 (or other designated not-for-profit organization) and can provide documentation An educational, government, or city agency In an emergency, crisis situation…

By Dee McKinsey— Will allow students the opportunity to study with professional artists. MUNCIE, IN– Psi Iota Xi, Alpha Chapter, has awarded Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 W. Main, $3,500 for scholarships for students whose families are unable to pay for classes due to financial hardship. This grant, said Allison Bell, Cornerstone President and CEO, will allow students to “fulfill their dreams of arts, dance and theatre enrichment.” “The number of students needing financial aid has increased in the…