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Altrusa Foundation Board Members are pictured from L:R—Leigh Edwards, Kailee McKnight, Angie Rogers-Howell, Kelli Petroviak, June Kramer, Tiffany Kerrigan, Colleen Cooper, and Jennifer Johnson. Photo provided

Non-Profit June 19, 2024

Muncie Altrusa Foundation 2023-2024 Impact

By Colleen Cooper— MUNCIE, IN—Creating a lasting impact with local organizations, the Muncie Altrusa Foundation awarded grants to the following organizations during the last fiscal year: The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County-$2,000-In support of The Funders Forum Collaborative initiatives Heart of Indiana United Way-$2,000-To support the purchase of Spanish and English books for 3rd and 4th grade in Muncie Community Schools and their teachers Motivate Our Minds-$2,000-For the Motivate Our Minds’ Literature and Enrichment Camp Youth Symphony Orchestra-$2,000-To…

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From left to right; top to bottom: Olivia Gick, Maggie Haney, Lucia Hart, John Hochstetler, Taj Isom, Masun Moore, Emily Pressnall, Hayley Reece, Ja’Niya Smith, and Sicily Toole. Not pictured: Alexis Randle, Caidence Ryan, and Evan Zachary.

Education, Non-Profit June 14, 2024

Community Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients—Announcement 6

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Olivia Gick, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Max V. and Nellie Cathrine Creviston Scholarship. Olivia plans to study Nursing with a minor in Art at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Jeremy Gick and Kristin Gick. Maggie Haney, a senior at Monroe Central High School, is a recipient of the Jenny Haskell Memorial Scholarship. Maggie plans to study Speech, Language, and…

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Non-Profit June 11, 2024

Heart of Indiana United Way Announces Over $1.4 Million in Grant Awards at Annual Grants and Gratitude Event 

By Heart of Indiana United Way— EAST CENTRAL INDIANA—Heart of Indiana United Way (HIUW) proudly announced the awarding of significant grant funding, totaling over $1.4 million for the next two years at the annual Grants and Gratitude event held onJune 11 at Ivy Tech in Muncie. This year’s grants were distributed among 47 organizations across five counties, supporting initiatives in Community Resilience, Read & Achieve, and the THRIVE Network to bolster local communities in Madison, Delaware, Henry, Randolph, and Fayette…

From left to right; top to bottom: Gavin Ashby, Caton Clark, Anna Gu, Andrea Mae, Jonathan Price, Braisen Rainwaters, Guinevere Robertson, and Ryder Turner.

Education, Non-Profit June 11, 2024

Community Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients—Announcement 5

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Gavin Ashby, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Dr. Albert O. Miller Scholarship. Gavin plans to study Human Life Science at Indiana University East. He is the son of Jena Ashby and Shannon Ashby. Caton Clark, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Caton plans to study Secondary Education at Indiana University. She…

Photo provided by the Muncie YMCA

Non-Profit June 5, 2024

YMCA of Muncie to Provide Free Meals for Kids at Tuhey Park During the Summer

By Sophie Bohanon— MUNCIE, IN—In 2023, the YMCA’s Anti-Hunger program provided over 95,000 meals and snacks to youth in the Muncie Community. The program provides children access to high quality and sustainable meals, focusing on nutrition. This summer the YMCA will serve meals each day over the summer. These meals/snacks will be passed out and consumed at Tuhey Park, Monday through Friday from 3pm to 4pm. The program will run from June 10th until July 27th. Meals will be available…

Tenisha Harris, MPL Connection Corner Manager, will help host the Whitely Public Art Open House. Photo provided

Non-Profit June 5, 2024

Whitely Community Invited to Open House About New Public Art in Neighborhood

By Lauren Day— MUNCIE, IN— All are invited to attend an upcoming free open house about the exciting public art project in the Whitely neighborhood. Muncie Arts & Culture Council, Inc. (MuncieArts) is leading the project which will add public art pieces in two locations – Whitely neighborhood and at 8th & Hoyt. The MuncieArts is the designated arts partner for the City of Muncie. The organization assists with municipal initiatives where art integration can benefit economic development and quality…

From left to right; top to bottom: Isaac Andrews, Layna Bowman, Carly Brown, Cheyenne Carter, Elijah Carter, Logan Kuzdas, Eli Lengacher, Erika Minard, Avery Seale, and Trevor Swingley.

Education, Non-Profit June 3, 2024

Community Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients—Announcement 4

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Isaac Andrews, a senior at Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Isaac plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University. He is the son of Jeff and Melissa Andrews. Layna Bowman, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Delaware Community Schools Memorial Scholarship. Layna plans to study Sports Management or English Education at Taylor University. She is the daughter…

Children enjoy out-of-school enrichment programming at Motivate Our Minds. Photo by Maggie Manor.

Non-Profit May 31, 2024

More Than $700,000 in Grants Awarded by George and Frances Ball Foundation in Second Quarter

By Kelsey Harrington— MUNCIE, IN—The George and Frances Ball Foundation has served the Muncie-Delaware County community and beyond as a funder and thought leader alongside nonprofit organizations for the past 87 years. The founders, George, Frances, and Elisabeth Ball were actively engaged with a number of causes focused on improving livability and educational attainment. Ultimately, this passion and intention is what drives the Foundation’s activities, including grantmaking, today. Earlier this month, the Foundation’s second quarter grants were reviewed and awarded…

Jud Fisher, President & CEO of Ball Brothers Foundation, awarding Chris Horner the Excellence in Teaching Award. Photo provided

Education, Non-Profit May 29, 2024

Fire & EMT Teacher from Muncie Area Career Center Receives Ball Brothers Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN— Ambulance lights are flashing, radio traffic is on the scanner, and victims with minor and critical injuries are lying on the floor–it’s just another Monday morning for students in Chris Horner’s EMT and Fire/Rescue classes at the Muncie Area Career Center.    Horner’s journey into teaching was not exactly traditional. As a fire-science teacher at the Muncie Area Career Center (MACC), Horner brings a wealth of real-world experience from his decade-long tenure at the Muncie…

BY5 Early Childhood Initiative was awarded $40,000 to support the BY5 Professional Learning Institute which provides training and professional development opportunities to childcare providers in Delaware County. Pictured, Childcare workers participate in a professional Learning Institute session in partnership with Dr. Beth Trammell and the Make Words Matter Fellowship.

Non-Profit May 25, 2024

Community Grants Totaling $411K Awarded

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $411,897 in Community Grants this week. Community Grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County with the opportunity to apply for funding to support their work. Grants are awarded to address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County in arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. Organizations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to connect with the Foundation’s…