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By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—Beginning February 12, the YMCA of Muncie will offer food distribution at the Downtown Y to provide healthy meals for children 18 and under over the weekend. The YMCA of Muncie received a waiver from the USDA to provide meals in bulk to sustain children over the weekend when they will not have access to nutritious meals at school. Recipients will be provided with three dinners and three snacks to ensure no child is hungry.  “The YMCA does many wonderful things for families in our community, and this is another great example,” MCS Director of Public…

By Kristen McConnell— North Webster, IN— Camp Crosley YMCA will continue a partnership that began during the early stages of the pandemic with local non-profit Fellowship Missions to shelter and feed the homeless population in Kosciusko County. While 2020 provided many challenges for the overnight camp, it was effortless to partner with Fellowship Missions and serve a different demographic than ever before. The partnership has grown and will continue to serve the economically disadvantaged through 2021. Mark Battig, Executive Director of Camp Crosley, had this to say about the partnership, “We are blessed to be partnering with Fellowship Missions once again. …

By: Marta Moody, Chairman Task Force 5— Muncie, IN – the Muncie Action Plan spent 2020 preparing for the City of Muncie’s next strategic investment planning process in combination with an update to the Delaware County comprehensive plan. The last large-scale MAP planning took place in 2009 and although two updates have been completed since, it is time to re-visit the document with another large-scale engagement effort whereby residents help create a new vision for Muncie’s growth and investment. Representatives from the Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission, Muncie Action Plan board of directors and NEXT Muncie participated in a selection process that included a nation-wide Request…

 By Hope Lehman— Muncie, IN—The partnership between Muncie Area Youth for Christ (YFC) and the Muncie Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) continues a program that rolled out in late 2019, called the Juvenile Justice Ministry (JJM), but with new leadership. The program seeks to engage young people in juvenile institutions. This strategy helps young people acquire and develop a way of living; taught by Jesus Christ, balancing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of life. These valued relationships are sustained through ongoing involvement as they reenter their communities.  Daniel (Danny) Ivy will be the new Muncie JJM Director. Danny served…

By Stephanie D. Wilson— Muncie, IN—The world seems a little bleak right now. Yet wonderful things are happening with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and 26 young people from around the State of Indiana. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra hosted a Young Artist Competition on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Sursa Hall on the campus of Ball State University for 26 young artists.  According to the Dr. James Thompson, education coordinator for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, the Young Artist Competition provides a professional-level performance opportunity for pre-college musicians from across the state of Indiana. Students prepare for months to perform a solo…

By: Gretchen Cheesman, Chairman Task Force 4— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Action Plan spent 2020 preparing for the City of Muncie’s next strategic investment planning process in combination with an update to the Delaware County comprehensive plan. The last large-scale MAP planning took place in 2009 and although two updates have been completed since, it is time to re-visit the document with another large-scale engagement effort whereby residents help create a new vision for Muncie’s growth and investment. Representatives from the Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission, Muncie Action Plan board of directors and NEXT Muncie participated in a selection process that included a nation-wide Request…

By Ball Brothers Foundation— Muncie, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation will again honor Delaware County teachers in 2021 through the Foundation’s Excellence in Teaching Award. Nominations from school districts are due on Monday, February 1. This will be the ninth year that the award will recognize teachers who bring innovation, enthusiasm, and 21st century skills to their classrooms. The announcement of the call for nominations comes in the midst of what has been a challenging year for teachers who have done a remarkable job adapting to the demands of teaching in the midst of a global pandemic. Teachers eligible to be nominated…

By Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie has 12 returning board members in 2018, and four new members, and a five-member executive committee. “We are excited about our new incoming Board Members, including full Board positions for two Parent Representatives on the Board. Including parent voices on our Board of Directors will help us do even more to better serve our kids, and respond to the needs of our community,” said Jason Newman, Boys & Girls Clubs CEO. New Board Members include: Janiel Callabaro- Destiny Christian Center Rheaunna Jone- Destiny Christian Center Childcare Brett Rinker- Thrive…

By George Foley— Muncie, IN—Forward Visions, Incorporated in partnership with the American Electric Power Foundation on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power and the Muncie NAACP Branch will host a Virtual Expungement Workshop on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The workshop will provide information to individuals with criminal records who may have been denied employment or other services because of their record. Participants will learn the expungement process, eligibility, and learn how to proceed. The workshop will be facilitated by Carman Malone, Attorney at Law from The Law Office of Carman L. Malone. Join us on the Muncie NAACP Branch Facebook…