Non-Profit

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. — For the first time in over 25 years, the Muncie Children’s Museum has engaged supporters in a capital campaign, themed “More to Explore” and structured to raise $3 million for the redesign and improvement of one of Muncie’s most visible non-profits. Now entering its public phase, the “More to Explore” campaign has already been the recipient of over $2.2 million in pledges and donations from local donors, companies and foundations. The campaign plans to…

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind.— Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Marion Philharmonic Orchestra have joined forces as Orchestra Indiana, Scott Watkins announced during a press conference on March 1. “Music is a unifying power. It unifies people and gathers people together into a shared experience,” Watkins said during the announcement event. “One thing we wanted to do is share that—gather more people together, go into new communities and new neighborhoods, and unify people, share that music with people in other communities.”…

By SKOM— MUNCIE, Ind.—Lent is almost here. Do you really want to give up chocolate, meat, soda or wine for 40 days this spring? For observant Christians, foregoing something you love is a challenge meant to remind you of the sacrifices Jesus made. But, this year, there’s a guilt-free way to observe Lent that allows you to continue indulging. Instead of giving something up, the Soup Kitchen of Muncie is asking you to give something away during its 40 Days…

By Arrick Garringer— Registration for the 2022 Emergence Program is Now Open MUNCIE, Ind.—Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA), a local not-for-profit organization that provides inclusive leadership development so that people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential, is offering the 20th session of its signature leadership program. The program will run from April 5 to May 24, 2022. Emergence: Personal Foundations of Effective Leadership is SLA’s core leadership program. It is an eight-week highly interactive and engaging training opportunity ideal for emerging…

By Amy Gibson— MUNCIE, Ind.—Imagine yourself coming into a building and realizing it’s 56 degrees inside and you serve kids. That’s what Club life was three weeks ago at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie – Madison St. Unit. Both boilers developed leaks and the staff spent most of their days running up and down to the basement every 30 minutes to get the boilers to 67 degrees. Those boilers were replaced, but that wasn’t in the budget for…

By Richard Crist— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Sports Commission today announced the Board of Directors and Officers for 2022 who will support the nonprofit’s work to increase economic vitality, improve quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles and brand Delaware County as a great sports community. Individuals joining the board in 2022 include: Tim Eakins, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for TK Constructors Brad Edmondson, EC Region Director of Philanthropy for the IU Health Foundation Jason Harrington, CEO for Boyce Systems…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—Grants totaling $1,150,589 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community during the first two months of 2022. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to contribute to improving the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects and programs for…

By Woof Boom News— MUNCIE, Ind.—UNITY in OUR Community will present the “Second Annual Love Fest: Celebrating our Firsts” from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 26 at Minnetrista, and will celebrate Black Muncie trailblazers who were “firsts” in their jobs, community action, academic achievement and more.  To share a first, email Maria Williams-Hawkins, associate professor of media, Department of Media, Ball State, mhawkins@bsu.edu. Schedule 10:00 – 12:30 pm: Empowering our Community by Investing in Every Generation Workshop: Bishop…