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By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Shafer Foundation. The funds will help support current and future youth programming. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie offers a variety of classes to its members. Since August, Club Kids have been offered programs ranging from dance to robotics to karate. These programs are in addition to the standard Indiana Kids program that emphasizes academic excellence….

By: Allison Robbins— Muncie, IN — The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana (AAF ECI) “unmasked creativity” Saturday evening at a masquerade-themed awards gala. The American Advertising Awards, often dubbed the ADDYs, recognize the most prominent advertising and creative works from the past year, including that of professionals and of students. “The American Advertising Awards celebrates the creative talent in East Central Indiana,” said Allison Robbins, executive director of AAF ECI. “We were excited to showcase the advertising arts…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN— In many cases here in America, the zip code you’re born into may have the ability to determine your future. Sometimes these divisions exist mere miles from each other, in zip codes that are just one number apart. However, the YMCA of Muncie believes everyone deserves the same opportunities, regardless of your zip code. The Y is committed to helping bridge these gaps nationwide. Here in our community, the YMCA of Muncie aims to build equality…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts will be springing into this new month and season with multiple one-time workshops and camps in March. Upcoming workshops in March include Girls Night Out – Jewelry Making, Monthly Dance Club, Pop Up Dance with Katie Cannon, Bad Art Night at Maring-Hunt Library, Pop Up Fitness with Katie Cannon, Coffee & Paints, Belles, Baubles, and Beneficence: Historic Stories of Women in Delaware County, Spring Break Arts Camp, and Pints & Paints…

By: Aimee West, Muncie Action Plan— Muncie, IN—Citizens of greater Muncie will see on their 2019 primary ballots, a record-setting new wave of candidates running for local office this year.  Many of these candidates are leaders in their neighborhoods who have taken the next step in serving their neighborhoods and community, by making the decision to run for office. The Muncie Neighborhoods 4th annual IDEA Conference will be on March 2, 2019, 9:00 am-3:30 pm, at Ball State University’s Student Center….

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer—     Muncie, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $551,500 to 14 non-profit organizations during the first Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2019. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas…

By: Erin Williams, PlySpace Residency Coordinator— Muncie, IN—PlySpace, an artist-in-residence program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council, is excited to introduce the Spring Term residents, Kevin Titzer, Siena Hancock, Matt Litwin, and Victoria Eidelsztein, who will be joining PlySpace and residing in Muncie through April 2019. Each resident brings a host of community-focused projects and an array of skills to the Muncie community. Kevin Titzer, an Evansville, Indiana native hailing from Quebec, will serve as the PlySpace Fellow for…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Join the Indiana Youth Institute, United Way of Delaware County and Ball State University on Friday, March 1 for “State of the Child,” a presentation of the 2019 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book and a revealing look at statistics and demographics affecting Delaware County. Best practice research on successful approaches to key issues including smoking and vaping, substance abuse, and bullying will be discussed. Hear the top challenges for kids in Indiana and what can be…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—The United Way of Delaware County, for the second consecutive year and against all odds, surpassed its campaign goal, raising $1.44 million. The continued success signals the community’s embrace of the bold goal to end generational poverty here. Nearly half of Delaware County households live in poverty or are one crisis away from it. It’s often a vicious generational cycle. These working families face obstacles in reaching health, education, and financial stability. To conquer generational poverty,…