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SPRING 2020

Ira served our country for 12 years in the United States Army. He never expected to end up homeless.

But sadly, like nearly 40,000 other homeless veterans, Ira struggled after he left military service. He lost himself in drugs and alcohol.

“I was on the street for about a year and a half,” Ira says. Desperate for help, he made plans to board a bus for Charleston, South Carolina in

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WALK A MILE IN MY SHOESA light dusting of snow welcomed the 16th

Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes on February 8, as a wave of nearly 2000 walkers trekked from the historic Muncie Fieldhouse to the Mission. New this year, several walkers carried a pair of red shoes, tagged to remind them of the men, women, and families served by their support.

$103,000 raised in 2020

104 teams from local churches, schools, businesses, and families registered

Over $1 million raised over the 16-year history of Walk A Mile!

SPRING CLEANING!Did you know that the 5 Attic Window Thrift

Stores generate approximately half of Muncie Mission’s annual operating revenue? This Spring share your gently used clothing, furniture, and household items to bring hope to those in need. Arrange a pickup of larger items or whole household collections by visiting pickupmydonation.com. Muncie Mission and Attic Window — Where everyone and everything gets a second chance!

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME HERE!Grow Muncie Mission by sharing your time and

talent! Volunteer opportunities are plentiful year-round. Lend a hand in sorting donations, preparing meals, maintaining our facilities and grounds, or assisting with office tasks. Join us for our upcoming golf outing or other annual events – or organize a special workday for your church or school group. Visit munciemission.org to start your volunteer experience!

hopes of a job offer there. But at the last minute, Ira bought a ticket for Muncie, Indiana instead—back to his hometown.

“In that moment, my decision to come to Muncie surprised me,” says Ira. “Now I know that God was directing me here for a purpose.”

In Muncie, with money quickly running out, Ira found his way to Muncie Mission Ministries where he

was welcomed warmly with good meals and a safe place to stay.

“I expected to stay in the shelter for a few days while I tried to find work,” says Ira. “I went to the chapel services and decided to keep staying. I found a Bible and would stay up reading it every night.”

Over the next year at the Mission, Ira sensed God confirming His presence in multiple ways. In our recovery program, Ira found the hope, sobriety and new life in Christ he’s longed for.

Today, Ira has joined our staff to launch new efforts that help homeless veterans as they transition to permanent housing.

For the first time, Muncie Mission is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs, creating a designated 6-bed dorm where homeless veterans can stay for 90-days (or longer, if needed).

Ira is excited to serve as a liaison for homeless veterans, guiding them to resources for employment and long-term housing. Most of all, he’s glad to share with them his own story of redemption.

“I owe my life to the love that our Heavenly Father has for us,” says Ira. “Thank you for giving people like me a second chance.”

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MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS Gifts from 9/1/2019 through 2/29/2020

MEMORIAL

Terry AddingtonMr. Edgar A. Addington

Don ApplegateMrs. Patricia C. Lumpkin

Kim J. BensonMr & Mrs Jon K. BrightRobert & Janis DoyleMarty & Ruth EbbinghausMr & Mrs Neil GettingerMr & Mrs Bernard P. HerrmannChristie LemasterMr. and Mrs. Mark SmithA - T & I Service, LLCAbbott Farm Products LLC

Hayes Landfill Inc.Mike Delucio & Son, Inc

Robert F. BrownMr. & Mrs. Larry A. Craig

Kay BurressMr. James C. Burress

Jean BurtonMr. & Mrs. Ted J. Black

Elizabeth CaldwellMr. & Mrs. Lawrence Williams

Marilyn CareyJean LangMrs. Patricia C. Lumpkin

Jerry CargileMr. Harry L. Shrieve

Beulah ClockMrs. Patricia Scaglione

Alice Emily ConnerMr. & Mrs. Gary D. Bowman

Ross CowgillMr. Kyle Cowgill

Joe D. CoxMr. & Mrs. David Cox

Don CrookstonDr. & Mrs. Roger B. Nelson

Joseph Ray CurryMr. & Mrs. Larry Lee ChildsMs. Ann F. SmithWhitinger & Company LLC

Florence DownDr. Denise H. AmschlerMr & Mrs Terry H. KruppMrs. Anne Schenk

Brian ElliottMr. & Mrs. DeWayne Goldman

Judy GalliherMs. Leslie G. Gawne

Ruth Bayer GrayMr. & Mrs. Craig Johnson

Clarence R. HarmeyerMr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Henningsen

Andy HarmonMr. Mark BallMr. & Mrs. Phillip R. Miller

Robert HiehleMs. Marilyn E. Ault

John M. HindsMr. & Mrs. James E. Warren Sr.

David IrvinMr. & Mrs. Jack A. Madill

Jack IsenbargerMrs. John P. Isenbarger

Larry L. JohnsonCherrise GorsuchMr. & Mrs. Sylvan KettermanMr. & Mrs. Dale E. LindleyMr. & Mrs. John C. ParsonsMr. & Mrs. John D. Root

Teresa JonesJames McDonald

Betty & Myron LaceyKim Cooper

Lloyd LambertMs. Debra A. Spencer

Lavon LewellenMs Cheryl A. McKinley

Allan LipittMs. Alma Lipitt

Ellen Hickman LivingstonMr. and Mrs. Martin BrownMr. Larry R. HelmsMr. & Mrs. Chris HiattMr. & Mrs. Steven D. LuellenMr. & Mrs. John C. ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Ray ReiffDavid P. Gilliam & Associates

Eileen LowerMrs. Susan E. Cox

Linda LykensMr. Michael Lykens

Marjorie MatchettAngela W. AndersonMrs. Dianna S. Boyer

Tom McDanielMr. & Mrs. Gregory Hug

Richard MitchenerDr. & Mrs. Roger B. Nelson

Louise OwenDr. & Mrs. Ted L. Fullhart

Robert PaskeMs. Karen Yarsh

Totty PerryMr. & Mrs. Rodney E. HeadTOPS IN 247

Delmare PhillipsMarie P. Beaty

Mercedes E. RatliffMary Beth GoldsmithLance D. Ratliff

Willis RayJoann DaileyMr. & Mrs. Rodney E. DaileyMr. & Mrs. Gary E. Rushton

Kyle ReeseMs. Mary M. Mc Daniel

Victor RenfroMr. & Mrs. Lee CawardMrs. Robert EvansMr. & Mrs. DeWayne GoldmanMr. Mark HunterMs. Joanne PoorePat Storm

Newell H. RiddleMrs. Willia Riddle

Jeanne ShahMr. Dilip G. Shah

Pattie StylesMrs. Patricia C Lumpkin

Ronald TaulbeeMr. & Mrs. James A. Wasson

Bill & Rick TurnerMrs. Barbara D. Turner

Vaughn WestMr. & Mrs. James E. Warren SrSteve WiggerMr. Dan L. Wigger

H O N O R

A FriendMrs. Ann Baldwin

Ann BaldwinMr. & Mrs. Donald Garrett

Jill DavisChris Hahn

Gordon and Marie JacksonMr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Clark

Amos OhlemillerPaige Bertsch

Julie MannWilson Kehoe Winingham LLC

Mary’s Merry MarchersDr. & Mrs. Ken H. Haller

Charlotte McKnightDare To Be Foundation

Dennis & Melinda ThompsonElizabeth Pasman

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP!

SPRING COMMENCEMENT: Fri., May 1, 5:30 PM at the Muncie Mission Chapel

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: Thurs., June 4, 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM at The Player’s Club, Yorktown

Once a homeless veteran himself, Ira now helps other homeless veterans find resources for employment and long-term housing.

COMING SOON!

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In 2020, the Muncie Mission is celebrating an incredible 90 years of compassionate care to the lost and broken in our community.

Throughout our history our services have focused on bringing the gospel to our poorest and most desperate neighbors. Today, we continue to be the hands and feet of Christ to all who find their way to our doors, PLUS we are excited to be continually adding new pathways to help those in need pursue a flourishing life.

In 2016, we launched transitional housing as an additional option for men who needed a safe stepping stone on their return to community life. In 2018, we took on Beauty for Ashes as an additional ministry to provide much-needed transitional housing for women. Now, in 2020, we are widening our door again with the creation of a designated dormitory to provide shelter for our homeless military veterans.

Since Rev Eddie Thomas first opened the doors in 1930, the Mission has been able to reach those in need only through our community’s generous support.

Thank you for your faithful partnership with this ministry! We are excited to see what God has planned for you and the Muncie Mission for the next 90 years!

The hungry have been fed, the homeless

have found shelter, those battling addiction

have found hope, and ALL have received

the Good News because you cared enough

to share your love.

Frank Baldwin, Executive Director

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