Connecting Muncie Neighborhood partners and resources
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.
Glad Tidings Church, 3001 S. Burlington Dr.
A mult-session event sponsored by Muncie’s Before 5 (B5) Initiative, this event was designed with families in mind. Information was presented on how to support children and ensure their success. Professionals and experts from a variety of areas were available to assist and answer questions. Topics included: developmental milestones, skills for success, dressing for success, college applications, negotiating with adolescents and more. Other highlights:
The first 100 families registered received free bags of groceries.
Historic Shaffer Chappel, 1501 E. Highland Ave.
In order to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., a public opening of the newly created Shaffer Chapel Museum took place from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm on January 19, 2014. The museum celebrates the historical significance of Shaffer Chapel, as well as the history of the African American community in Muncie. Co-created by members of the Shaffer congregation, the Whitely Community Council, and Ball State University students and faculty, the museum is a testament to the power of community mobilization in realizing positive social change.
