Non-Profit

By: Chrystal Pearson— Muncie, IN—At its annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon, Muncie’s Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU) presented three ATHENA Leadership Awards and one WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. Ruth Chin was awarded the 2018 WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. The WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award honors a woman who has dedicated her life to be a leader and role model and is selected by the WIBU Board of Directors. In addition to a framed certificate, WIBU will award a scholarship in Chin’s name to a full-time, non-traditional…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, Indiana—A year ago, Kimberly Murphy was working part-time with AmeriCorp and taking accounting classes at Ivy Tech. The mother of two adult children and a middle-schooler wanted a better life. Today, Murphy works part-time at Huffer Memorial Children’s Center and is a full-time student at Ball State University working toward her bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in financial planning, and is this much closer to the life she wants, one with higher earning…

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, Indiana — The Delaware County Historical Society and Community Enhancement Projects have launched a Hurley C. Goodall bust fundraiser program to help offset the costs of the life-sized bronze statue of Mr. Goodall. The renowned Hoosier artist Bill Wolfe is currently sculpting the statue. By purchasing a bust of Mr. Goodall, supporters will commemorate his legacy, while backing the project at the same time. The busts are replicas of the full statue. Busts come in two…

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, Indiana—Ball Brothers Foundation has invited four local organizations to apply for funding in 2019 to address current and anticipated community workforce development needs. The “Future of Work” funding opportunity comes as local manufacturers, K-12 school representatives, and higher education institutions have been seeking opportunities to better collaborate. “It is no secret that all across Indiana—and the country—major shifts are taking place related to workforce needs,” shared BBF President and COO, Jud Fisher.  “We know that by…

By: Mark Foerster— Muncie, IN—For over 60 years, the Muncie Kiwanis Club has been selling Christmas Trees by the North Walnut Street Fieldhouse.  This year they’re doing it again!  Starting the day after Thanksgiving until December 17th, come by the north lot of the North Walnut Street Fieldhouse to purchase a Christmas Tree for home or work.  The Muncie Kiwanis Club will be selling many different types of trees including Frasier Fir, Scotch Pine and White Pine.  If  you’re looking…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $62,875 to five no-profit organizations during the fourth Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2018. 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 of interest:…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, Indiana—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is looking for nominations from the public for the Boys & Girls Club Legacy Award and the Roy C. Buley Heritage Award. Nominations are due December 14 and the award will be presented to the recipient at the Great Futures Dinner on January 24. The Boys & Girls Club Legacy Award will be given to a member of the community who has overcome a significant obstacle in their life…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, Indiana—Give the gift of art to your loved ones this holiday season. Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited to offer half price gift certificates on Cyber Monday, November 26. This is a one-day only deal you do not want to miss. On Cyber Monday, Cornerstone will offer $50 gift certificates for its group classes for just $25 each! If you know an adult or child who has always wanted to take classes at Cornerstone, this…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, Indiana—Brian and Rhea Graham have spent the last three years pushing aside personal demons and life’s roadblocks to become very public advocates for recovery and redemption. Both recovering addicts, they’ve done it even as they have faced the financial constrictions that keep them just shy of qualifying for federal assistance. They are what United Way calls ALICE, asset limited, income constrained but employed. Today, Rhea takes on one more role – as a spokesperson for A…