On April 4, 2024, volunteers from the Tuesday Thursday team, TNT Crew, came to help rehabilitate an old farmhouse in Muncie, IN. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian organization to help provide shelter and stability for families in the community that desperately need it. Volunteers come from all different backgrounds from having a lot of previous experience to none at all. Within the organization, members create new relationships and help to spread Christianity in a charitable way. Habitat for Humanity provides for an amazing way to give back to the community in ways that truly make a difference to those in need. Video by Lanie Guinn

Muncie’s Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) has had the privilege of giving hundreds of cats and dogs their fur-ever home since 1998. Every animal that is brought in is photographed before being up for adoption. However, these animals are sometimes scared or confused upon intake and want to be left alone. They don’t get a photo on the ARF website and have a lesser chance of being adopted. These pictures give such animals another chance to capture the attention of potential adopters — check them out! Photos by Eleni Bow

April 6, 2024 – On Saturday, members of the Operation Black Out dance troupe from Ball State University volunteered their time at a local animal rescue. The Animal Rescue Fund is a non-profit organization that helps shelter, treat, and socialize dogs and cats. The operation is founded on a web of community support, with volunteering and good-will donations at the center. ARF’s complex consists of Ollie’s Bed and Biscuits, The Catty House, an administrative building, Jeff’s House, and the Bark Park. They also maintain a thrift store in Yorktown and a spay and neuter clinic in Muncie on Bethel Ave. All in all, the efforts of the OBO volunteers aided the clean and healthy environment that the ARF culminates. The dancers helped pick up trash, remove dog waste, and clean the lawn of sticks. Their effort symbolizes the volunteer spirit that Shoot for Good showcases in our greater Muncie community. Special thanks to Doug White for his dedication to the mission of animal health and safety and the coordination of such events. Photos by Jason Doudt and Jessica Poiry

Minnetrista Museum and Gardens holds an indoor farmer’s market during the months November – April while it’s so cold outside. This was the last farmer’s market until shoppers can expect to be outside, hopefully in warmer weather. The market had an amazing selection of baked goods, meats, jewelry, mugs, etc. The farmer’s market is not the only community gathering event Minnetrista holds, they have the Bob Ross experience, different shows throughout the year and beautiful gardens to visit. The park has been a part of the Muncie community for over 35 years now, so don’t be afraid to stop in. Photos by Kyle Atkisson

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Muncie Ballet, in Muncie, Ind. we sat in on rehearsals for their upcoming production of “Peter Pan’s Pirate and Pixie Palooza.” Students ran through their production and practiced a few numbers involved in the show. Students rehearsed in both flat ballet shoes and pointe shoes. Photos by Grace Adcock and Amber Pietz

Sexual Assault Awareness Month takes place in April, so in support, two Instagram accounts that sell vintage clothing: chamberlain.vintage and eternal__vintage, along with Ball State University’s Alpha Chi Omega hosted a front porch pop-up shop. They raised money for A Better Way, a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, as 10% of the profits went to them. The money goes toward supporting survivors who find themselves in need of assistance. Photos by Ella Howell

Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Gaston Police Department, put on a community egg hunt for the members of the community. Free food and fire truck rides were provided for the community. The event was for children of all ages to attend! Photos by Julie Buchmeier

DZ Pawz Crawl is a philanthropy event hosted by Delta Zeta sorority and coordinated by Shelbie Crabtree. Participants all gathered at University Green on Ball State’s campus and then proceeded to go on a 1.5 mile group dog walk together down McKinley Avenue, admission was $7 without a dog and $12 with a dog, admission included a dog treat and a bottle of water. All proceeds from the event went towards SeriousFun Children’s Network, a summer camp for children with serious illnesses. Photos by Eve Green

The members and staff at Grace Baptist Church work hard to host a community wide Easter egg hunt every year on the Saturday before Easter. Members donate candy, money, and their time to make this event possible. Church members and staff start early with preparations to make hot dogs and fill and place the Easter eggs. This event is completely free for the community and is for kids of all ages to enjoy! Photos by Julie Buchmeier