Midwest Pet Refuge – 360 Vide0

Located in Portland, Indiana, the Midwest Pet Refuge shelters more than 100 pets that are available for adoption. Most of the animals there were rescued as strays, and await their forever home. In addition to providing shelter and food to 135 animals, the refuge also features a bookstore and shop to attract visitors. Video by Dr. Martin Smith-Rodden

Reading and Cuddles

Located in Portland, Indiana, the Midwest Pet Refuge shelters more than 100 pets that are available for adoption. Most of the animals there were rescued as strays, and await their forever home. In addition to providing shelter and food to 135 animals, the refuge also features a bookstore and shop to attract visitors. Photos by Grace Duerksen and Rylan Capper

Tearing Down to Build up

Habitat for Humanity utilizes the help of two Ball State groups in order to do some demolition work to a house that has yet to become a home. The house, which was originally built in the 1920s, requires significant remodeling to be up to standard with the modern era. Photos by Nathan Abbott and Madison Del Valle

Healthy Growth in the Community

This afternoon Red-Tail Land Conservancy led a group of volunteers throughout Munsee Woods Nature Preserve. The group was taught about land conservation and how important seemingly small things are to our ecosystem. The volunteers scattered wood debris throughout the nature preserve to help promote healthy growth. Photos by Alex Lakes and Dr. Martin Smith-Rodden

Greenhouse education

The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse is located on the edge of Ball State’s campus and is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. There are many events that typically happen at the greenhouse. Photos by Anna Sego and Grace Duerksen

A Safe Place to Rest Your Paws

Muncie Animal Care and Services provides a safe place for homeless cats and dogs. MACS is a No-Kill shelter located on W Riggins Rd., in Muncie, Indiana. Photos by Kyle Atkisson and Victoria Johnson

Getting your paws dirty

The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF), located on W Riggin Road in Muncie, IN, provides shelter, medical care, and love to abandoned and neglected animals until permanent homes can be found. Visit http://www.munciearf.com to learn more about ARF and where you can donate or sign up for volunteering and fostering for them. Photos by Madelyn Guinn

Muncie Mission’s Mission to feed the community

The Muncie Mission hosts lunches for feeding those in need from Monday to Friday. This Friday’s meal was hotdogs and cheese fries. Photos by Katie Catterall and Nathan Abbott

Morning Star Church’s Drive-thru Food Drive

Morning Star Church in Muncie gives out bags of food to members of the community in need on April 9, 2022. Two of the pastors and a senior congregation member put together the sacks of food to give to those who come by to pick up food for families. They have their food pantry drive-thru every Saturday. Photos by Anna Sego.