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October Focus: Fall In Love With Giving
As Autumn brings rest and reflection, it's important to recognize the gifts our community has to offer. Read how donors support their favorite causes and fall in love with giving.
September Focus: Supporting Community Education
While the Foundation is well known for spring scholarship season, supporting Delaware County's education is a year-round mission, thanks to generous donors.
Committed to Community: Dave and Deb Heeter
For Dave and Deb Heeter, Muncie isn’t just a place to live—it’s a community where they’ve raised family, grown friendships, built careers, and made an impact.
$312K Awarded to Community Organizations
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $312,509 in Community Grants during the third quarter of 2024.
2024 Sursa Leadership Award
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced that Jim Rosema received the 2024 David Sursa Leadership Award to recognize his dedicated service to Muncie Mission.
An Outside Perspective on the Arts
This spring, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County brought Artspace Consulting to Muncie to explore our community’s creative sector and creative space.
Brink of Summer ArtsWalk
The streets of downtown Muncie were crowded with friends and neighbors on Thursday, June 6 – a special First Thursday celebration. Muncie’s Downtown businesses and creatives extend a special welcome during the annual Brink of Summer ArtsWalk.
2023 Annual Report: Building Legacy
Jill Jereb and Gary Dodson are building a legacy in their community through a planned gift at The Community Foundation.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Olivia Gick, Maggie Haney, Lucia Hart, Masun Moore, Hayley Reece, Ja’Niya Smith, Sicily Toole, John Hochstetler, Taj Isom, Emily Pressnall, Alexis Randle, Caidence Ryan, and Evan Zachary.
2023 Annual Report: Everlasting Artwork
The Everlasting sculpture, installed in the building vestibule and lobby but visible even from outside the building, reuses glass removed from Minnetrista’s Catalyst sculpture.
Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Gavin Ashby, Caton Clark, Anna Gu, Andrea Mae, Jonathan Price, Braisen Rainwaters, Guinevere Robertson, and Ryder Turner.
Support for Albany
The Albany Fund, in memory of the Frazee Family, was established in 2022. The fund will support programs and projects that benefit residents in the town of Albany, Indiana.
