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• Bell Grants at Work - Samara Newnam's fifth grade class

  Published Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  When Samara Newnam's fifth grade class studied Patricia Polacco, they had a chance to learn about much more than just the life and works of the author. The students began by reading her book, The Keeping Quilt, a story about a quilt made from an immigrant Jewish family's clothing from their Russian homeland. Mrs. Newnam expanded the unit to allow... more »

• Recycled classroom supplies spark creativity and s-t-r-e-t-c-h school budgets

  Published Wednesday, October 24, 2007

  Jackie Johnston admits she's had several careers in her lifetime, but her current assignment, although unpaid, is among the most rewarding. "We look like a retail store, we just don't have any cash registers," she says, describing the Back to School Teachers' Store that she opened in 2006 with the help of a $5,000 Foundation matching... more »

• 2007 3rd Quarter Grants Awarded

  Published Wednesday, September 26, 2007

  The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that 13 grants totaling $127,748 have been awarded to local nonprofit agencies and groups in the Foundation's third competitive grant cycle of 2007. The grants are awarded in five areas of interest: arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and... more »

• New Fund Created to Honor Dr. Suzanne Gresham

  Published Thursday, September 6, 2007

  A new Fund has been created to honor Dr. Suzanne Gresham, retired President and CEO of Comprehensive Mental Health Services. Meridian Services, Corp. created the Fund for the educational and charitable needs of the Suzanne Gresham Center. Opened in February 2007, the Morrison Mock Professional Center, provides services for children, such as:... more »

• Scholarship Recipients Announced

  Published Wednesday, June 20, 2007

  Sarah E. Adams Scholarship Jessie Mynett, a graduate of Muncie Central High School, is the 2007 recipient of the Sarah E. Adams Scholarship. Awarded to a member of a Delaware County High School girls golf team who has displayed good citizenship and a positive attitude for life, this scholarship is for use while attending an accredited college or... more »

• Sursa Leadership Award Recipient Announced

  Published Wednesday, June 20, 2007

  What began as a summer activities program in Mary Dollison's home in 1987 has expanded into an organization that provides learning and enrichment experiences for 700 students annually. The Community Foundation congratulates Mary Dollison for her achievements in building academic proficiency, creating cultural opportunities and serving as a model of... more »

• 2007 2nd Quarter Grants Awarded

  Published Tuesday, May 22, 2007

  The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that 17 grants totaling $182,030 have been awarded to local nonprofit agencies and groups in the Foundation's second competitive grant cycle of 2007. The grants are awarded in five areas of interest: arts and culture, human services, economic development, education, and... more »

• 2007 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients Awarded

  Published Tuesday, May 22, 2007

  The Community Foundation has selected the following two Delaware County seniors to receive 2007 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. Benjamin Craw, a senior at Muncie Southside High School, plans to study secondary education at Butler University. He is the son of Diane Craw. Elizabeth Quinn Ratchford, a senior at Yorktown High School, plans to... more »

• 4th Quarter Robert P. Bell Education Grants Awarded

  Published Wednesday, April 11, 2007

  The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. have announced that the following five Robert P. Bell grants totaling $1,304 have been awarded to local teachers for the fourth quarter of the 2006-2007 academic school year. It is estimated that 325 Delaware County students will benefit from these grants. Amy Cullum, Wes-Del High School,... more »

• Redesigned Website Steps Up Flow of Information

  Published Thursday, April 5, 2007

  The Foundation's redesigned website (www.cfmdin.org) that went "live" on January 15, is deeper, faster, cleaner, more cost-efficient and color-coordinated. Translation: We've added dozens of features that total almost 60 pages of information; we've repackaged the material in a way that visitors can quickly locate what they need;... more »