Urban Light Community Development

05/21/2026

We celebrated this past Tuesday! Congratulations to the new homeowner, Nyisha Ruffin!

05/21/2026

We could not have been happier to celebrate with Nyisha Ruffin this week as we gathered for her house dedication!

It has been such an honor for our organization to walk alongside Nyisha over the past few years as she worked hard to become mortgage ready. Her dedication and perseverance have truly paid off, and we could not be more proud of her and excited for her family as they begin this new chapter.

Nyisha purchased Urban Light Community Development’s very first housing renovation project in the Industry Neighborhood — a meaningful milestone for both her family and our organization.

We are committed to continued housing revitalization in the Industry Neighborhood and look forward to restoring many more homes in the years to come. 🩵🧡💚

Of course, many thanks to our funders!
Westminster Presbyterian Church
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.
Ball Brothers Foundation
Old National Bank Foundation
Schwer Electric

05/18/2026

📍 Change of Location! 🌧️

Due to the rainy forecast, tonight’s Industry Neighborhood Cookout will now be held at Urban Light Church (1400 S. Madison St.).

We’ll still gather at 6:00 PM, and we’re looking forward to a great evening together! See you there! 😊

GREAT NEWS 📰 … It’s time for ANOTHER COOKOUT 🎊🥳‼️ Join us Monday May 18th in Industry Neighborhood!
📅 Monday, May 18th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍821 S. Ebright
Bring your friends and neighbors — we’ll see you there!

05/15/2026

See you tomorrow, South Central!

🌱 Hey Muncie South Central Neighbors! It’s Garden Season! 🌱
Join us for our Annual Planting Day at the South Central Community Garden this Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious, we'd love to have you there — even if you can only stop by for a bit.
🍽️ Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM, so come lend a hand and enjoy some good food and great company!

05/12/2026

GREAT NEWS 📰 … It’s time for ANOTHER COOKOUT 🎊🥳‼️ Join us Monday May 18th in Industry Neighborhood!
📅 Monday, May 18th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍821 S. Ebright
Bring your friends and neighbors — we’ll see you there!

05/11/2026

🌱 Hey Muncie South Central Neighbors! It’s Garden Season! 🌱
Join us for our Annual Planting Day at the South Central Community Garden this Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious, we'd love to have you there — even if you can only stop by for a bit.
🍽️ Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM, so come lend a hand and enjoy some good food and great company!

04/20/2026

See you all this evening at 6pm!🙂

🎉It’s time for the FIRST Cookout of the season… the April Industry Neighborhood Cookout is almost here!
📅 Monday, April 20th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Industry Neighborhood – 821 S. Ebright
Bring your friends and neighbors — we’ll see you there!

04/14/2026

🎉It’s time for the FIRST Cookout of the season… the April Industry Neighborhood Cookout is almost here!
📅 Monday, April 20th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Industry Neighborhood – 821 S. Ebright
Bring your friends and neighbors — we’ll see you there!

04/06/2026

Lots of fun was had during Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt at the South Central Community Garden! It was great to see so many neighbors!

04/04/2026

We’re still going to be at the South Central Garden. We’ll start right at 1pm!

🌧️🐣 Hey South Central Neighbors!

We’ve got you covered—rain or shine! If the weather doesn’t cooperate this Saturday at 1pm, we’ll move the Easter Egg Hunt indoors to the Urban Light Church basement fellowship hall.

Either way, we can’t wait to see you there for a fun time together!