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By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Linda Hanson, president of the League of Women Voters Indiana chapter, will share information about “Vote Centers, the Importance of Primaries and Redistricting” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive. Hanson, who has more than 30 years of involvement in civic engagement and election reform, will explore how Delaware County’s new vote centers, which will replace precinct polling places in May 2026, can expand voter access and efficiency;…

By C.S. Hendershot— MUNCIE, IN – As the federal government shutdown continues and November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits remain unfunded, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana is preparing for a surge in need across its eight-county service area. According to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, over 50,000 Hoosiers in East Central Indiana, including Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, and Wabash counties, rely on SNAP to help feed their families. With benefits paused…

By Heather Good— INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) announced an ambitious new initiative to strengthen support networks for Indiana’s youth during the 2025 KIDS COUNT Conference in downtown Indianapolis. The “FIVE by 50” vision aims to ensure that by the year 2050, every child in Indiana will be connected to at least five caring, supportive adults who help them thrive. The two-day conference brings together hundreds of youth-serving professionals including teachers, mentors, coaches, counselors, and community leaders who work…

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN — Ball Brothers Foundation, a family foundation committed to place-based grantmaking in Indiana for nearly a century, has awarded more than $5 million in its second round of grants for 2025. A major focus of this round supports projects that strengthen East Central Indiana’s healthcare workforce pipeline. This funding will help expand medical education, launch new healthcare credential programs, and provide hands-on experiences for high school and college students preparing for healthcare careers. Among the…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—You may not always get to see the result of your kindness, but never doubt that it leaves a mark. Lives are transformed not just by systems and shelters, but by people — people who choose to care, choose to give, choose to believe in someone else’s better future. Nearly 400 supporters turned out for YWCA Central Indiana’s 2025 annual Walk In HER HEELS fundraising event recently. HEELS is an acronym for Help, Empower, Encourage, Lift and…

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN — Ball Brothers Foundation recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Fellows Program, bringing together nearly half of the program’s alumni for a special evening of reflection, connection, and recognition at the Delaware Country Club. The Fellows Program, launched in 2004, was created to provide two East Central Indiana nonprofit leaders each year with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the foundation world. Through meetings with Foundation staff, Fellows are invited to step away…

By Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director, Shafer Leadership— MUNCIE, IN—Community members from East Central Indiana are invited to attend the annual All Aboard: Board Leadership in Action Workshop on Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the YWCA of Central Indiana, located at 310 E. Charles Street in downtown Muncie. This free event is made possible by Shafer Leadership Academy, Heart of Indiana United Way and Nonprofit Support Network. Additional programmatic and in-kind support comes from the…

Reflecting on the Founding and Future of The Community Foundation By Casey Stanley, Board Chair of The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County— MUNCIE, IN—Last month, I had the privilege of attending an intimate luncheon honoring the Founding Committee of The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County as part of our 40th anniversary celebration. Sitting with the remaining members, Steve Anderson, Tom Kinghorn, and Van Smith, of that original group was a strong reminder of how deeply their…

By Dan Wolfert— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Noon Rotary Club is pleased to announce the awarding of $9,300 in grants to nine local nonprofit organizations through the Rotary Club of Muncie Fund, held at The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County. These grants will support a range of initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life throughout the Muncie community. This year again saw a record number of applications, with 27 nonprofits applying for support. The selection process…