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• Nurturing Acorns to Oaks

  Published Friday, December 4, 2009

  When hundreds of out-of-town guests gathered in Muncie for the Governor's Arts Awards in September, they discovered what Patrick and Marilyn Cleary had learned many years earlier. "People in Delaware County are working hard to make this a high quality community," says Marilyn, co-chair of the effort that expanded the Friday night awards presentation into a... more »

• 2009 4th Quarter Competitive Grants Awarded

  Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009

  Eleven grants totaling $116,335 have been awarded to local nonprofit agencies and groups in the Foundation's fourth competitive grant cycle of 2009. The grants are awarded in five areas of interest:  arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and community betterment. Fourth quarter grant recipients include: Animal Rescue... more »

• 1st Quarter Robert P. Bell Education Grants Awarded

  Published Wednesday, October 14, 2009

  The following Robert P. Bell grants totaling $2,335 have been awarded to local teachers for the first grant cycle of the 2009-2010 academic year.  It is estimated that over 1,300 Delaware County students will benefit from these grants. Jodi Scales, Selma Middle School, was awarded $301 for seventh grade language arts students to participate in a... more »

• Foundation Leverages Funds to Support and Expand CAPE Literacy Programs

  Published Monday, August 17, 2009

  Education consultant Jo Seidel recalls "sitting on pins and needles" awaiting the decision from Indianapolis. She circulated e-mail messages to colleagues throughout Delaware County: "Have you heard anything yet?" she asked. A month and a half passed before the news-all of it good-reached her. Seidel's grant-writing efforts on behalf of nine area elementary... more »

• 2009 3rd Quarter Competitive Grants Awarded

  Published Monday, August 17, 2009

  The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that 12 grants totaling $103,725 have been awarded to local nonprofit agencies and groups in the Foundation's third competitive grant cycle of 2009. The grants are awarded in five areas of interest:  arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and community... more »

• 2009 2nd Quarter Competitive Grants Awarded

  Published Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  15 grants totaling $89,202 have been awarded to local nonprofit agencies and groups in the Foundation's second competitive grant cycle of 2009. The grants are awarded in five areas of interest:  arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and community betterment. Second quarter grant recipients include: Boy Scouts of... more »

• Preserving a Neighborhood Tradition

  Published Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Spring training is under way for hundreds of kids participating in the low-cost baseball program sponsored by the Thomas Park-Avondale Neighborhood Association. When public funding for the Ross Center was cut this year, the Thomas Park-Avondale Neighborhood Association faced the possibility of closing the doors of its popular gathering place. "The... more »

• 4th Quarter Robert P. Bell Education Grants Awarded

  Published Wednesday, April 15, 2009

  The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that the following Robert P. Bell grants totaling $2,215 have been awarded to local teachers for the fourth and final grant cycle of the 2008-2009 academic year.  It is estimated that nearly 750 Delaware County students will benefit from these grants. Melinda Sheffield, Garfield... more »

• Peace of Mind Gift Annuity

  Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009

  Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built and sold her home. Over the years, the stock has gone up and down in value many times. Clara: This stock was a good investment. I have enjoyed my home and I thought if I like my home, other people would like theirs.... more »

• Reading Is Dog-Gone Fun

  Published Tuesday, March 17, 2009

  When Carol Pyle offered to bring her therapy dog, Lily, to the Yorktown library on Saturday mornings so local children could practice their reading skills, she thought she might attract a handful of kids. Think again. In its first year as a library-sponsored program, "Reading Is Dog-Gone Fun" has been such a hit that Lily, a Yorkshire... more »