Connecting Muncie Neighborhood partners and resources
Muncie community-neighborhood events
Members of the East Central, Forest Park, Blaine, Southeast, South Central, Industry, and Pettigrew Acres Neighborhood Associations partnered with the Muncie Sanitary District to help clean-up their communities. The first date of the spring clean-ups was May 2nd. Volunteers helped pick up trash and debris alongside their neighbors. Thank you to all those who helped beautify the city as part of the spring neighborhood cleanups.
The Delaware County Wellness Group hosted the first Muncie – Delaware County ALL-IN Block Party at the Delaware County Fairgrounds’ Heartland Hall. The goal of the block party was to inspire community knowledge and pride. Indiana Humanities awarded The Delaware County Wellness Group a small grant to put on this event, which was described as “A Community wide event where folks complete a series of fun and thought-provoking challenges that build local pride.” Participants circulated to booths run by different community organizations and at each booth they completed an activity. The event provided participants 10 challenges that allowed them to Explore, Discover, Read, Remember, Participate, Connect and Dream about the place where we live, learn, work, and play!
The Muncie Action Plan Task Force 2’s booth asked participants to share a favorite memory of Muncie, a piece of advice, or a family recipe. To view the REMEMBER postcards made during the event, please click here.
All-IN Block Party flier (pdf)
The Muncie Sanitary District offered its annual Free Shred Day on Earth Day, April 22nd from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at the MSD Sanitation Department Barn (811 E. Centennial Ave. Muncie, IN 47303).
The MSD celebrated Earth Day along with city residents by disposing of files safely and free of charge. A certificate of destruction was provided for participants upon request.
*Limit: 50 “file” boxes per person or company.
On April 14th, the Ball State Daily News wrote an article highlighting the BSU immersive learning class that worked with the Blaine/Southeast neighborhood association to develop their Action Plan. Please follow this link to view the full article. To view the Blaine/Southeast Neighborhood Action Plan, please click here.
Join the Whitely Community Council as they host a series of conversations on What Kids Need to Succeed. Sponsored by BY5 and the United Way of Delaware County the sessions will immediately follow the Whitely Community Council meetings which begin at 6:00 pm at the Muncie Area Career Center. Taking place over the course of four months, the conversations are scheduled for April 13th, May 11th, June 15th and July 13th. Cash prizes will be given to a handful of attendees at each event and those who come to at least three of the four conversations will be eligible for a $500 cash prize. All are welcome to attend!
Walking is a relatively easy form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. It doesn’t cost much to participate, has a low risk of injury and many physical and mental benefits including increased energy and stamina, feeling and looking better, and burning calories to either lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
The IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Foundation has been successful in initiating walking groups for the public and within small neighborhoods. If there is sufficient interest in your neighborhood circles to start a walking club, please contact Matt Cox, community outreach associate, IU Health BMH Foundation at 765.751.6346 or via e-mail at mcox13@iuhealth.org. We can provide you and your group with resources and encouragement to get started!