Currently, “one issue that Muncie faces is our inability to develop the skilled workforce that is needed to meet the staffing requirements of our local employers,” shared Jane Ellery, chairman of the board for Sustainable Muncie in a recent grant request to BBF. But now, new efforts are underway to tackle that challenge head-on. 

In its first round of grants for 2021, Ball Brothers Foundation’s Board of Directors approved more than $3.3 million in funding. The grants included COVID-19 vaccine distribution and messaging support to local health organizations, recovery and rebuilding support to Delaware County schools, and support to many of Muncie’s steadfast, long-term organizations as they recover from the pandemic.

Coming off of 2020, we are optimistic about seeing light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: local hospitalizations are down significantly from their peak, vaccines are now readily available to Hoosier adults, and our healthcare partners can see hope with every vaccine shot they give.

2020 was a momentous year—for Muncie, Delaware County, East Central Indiana, and the rest of the world. Marked largely by unprecedented events and hardship, the year forced us all to rethink the way we do things.

FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER

2020 has been a long, challenging year, to say the least. Providing a hopeful look ahead, Ball Brothers Foundation is excited to share some good news during these difficult times.