News

• AZZ (Witt Galvanizing) Food Donation

  Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012

  Today we were grateful to be the recipients of a food donation from AZZ, formerly Witt Galvanizing Company. Bettye, an employee of AZZ, has worked with us for many years during the holidays doing various projects. AZZ has also given generously to the Mission in the form of gift cards that are used to help purchase much needed supplies. Recently Bettye was ...more»

• Volunteers Help Make Walk a Mile a Success

  Published Monday, February 20, 2012

  The 8th Annual Walk A Mile in my Shoes was a huge success! However, it is a certain fact that this success would not have been possible without the many hours that volunteers donated. Starting in early January and working steadily until the day of the 'walk' over 175 volunteers donated more than 300 hours. Here is a quick sanpshot of what these wonderful ...more»

• The Bridge commits to helping in 2012

  Published Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  The Bridge Community Church has again committed to providing supper for the Muncie Mission residents 11 months in 2012. They will plan the menu, buy the food, prepare the food (using both their own kitchens and the mission kitchen), serve the food and clean up after the meal has finished. Each meal day brings between 14-20 volunteers to our kitchen and the ...more»

• 34 Ninth Graders Invade Mission

  Published Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  When the first emails started between Mr. Bowman, 9th grade teacher at Liberty Christian School and Missy, Volunteer Coordinator at the Mission, it was hard to think about what 34 - 9th grade students would be able to do in a 'one day mission trip'. We had never had such a large group before. As time went on the plans started to formulate and excitement ...more»

• Amvets Make and Serve Lunch

  Published Thursday, December 29, 2011

  A great group of Amvet volunteers purchased, prepared and served lunch to residents and community guests. Ham and scalloped potatoes with a side of mixed fruit and a choice of various desserts made this a very special occasion. We are grateful for the care and concern displayed by the volunteers for each person they served. Thank you Amvets.

• Friends of Mission Buy Christmas Gifts for Residents

  Published Friday, December 9, 2011

  On December 23rd, our residents and staff will celebrate Christ's birth with a special party. Each man will receive personal gifts purchased for him by concerned people in the community. Two of these people are Al & Carol Kundenreich. They have been buying gifts for mission residents for more years that we can remember. We often hear "the blessing is ...more»

• Leadership Project Helps the Mission

  Published Thursday, December 8, 2011

  James is a part of the St. Francis Newman Center Christian Leadership program. He chose, as a part of this program, to lead a group of students in the making of an economical laundry detergent to be distributed to organizations that help the needy and homeless. We have been blessed to receive over 8 gallons of detergent concentrate that will be used over ...more»

• Family Baskets from Christian Chapel

  Published Friday, December 2, 2011

  The youth of Christian Chapel put together 10 overflowing baskets that will be distributed to needy families through our Family Services department. Filled with home cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, paper products and a small personal gift for 'mom', these baskets will be an encouragement to those who receive them during this holiday season. ...more»