More than a quarter of Delaware County households live one crisis away from falling into poverty. These working families (or ALICE – Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) face daily obstacles hindering their health, education and financial stability. Ball State University is proud to support the Heart of Indiana United Way’s efforts to improve the lives and futures of ALICE families across our community.
Starting Monday, August 16, we are collecting used books and new hygiene products across campus as part of the UW Day of Action. View all Day of Action opportunities and register your participation.
Used Book Drive
Donate gently used books for all ages to help Muncie BY5 stock more than 35 Little Free Libraries in Delaware County. Collection boxes will be available August 16-31 at the following locations:
- Atrium food court (entrance near bookstore, second floor by UML)
- Ball Gym (main entrance)
- Burkhardt Building lobby (west end by the bulletin board)
- College of Architecture and Planning (atrium and second floor lounge)
- Cooper Science building (lobby)
- David Letterman Communication and Media Building (lobby)
- Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center (south doors)
- Robert Bell Building (lobby)
- Miller College of Business (main entrance)
- North Quad Building lobby (ground floor/east hall)
- Showalter Building (Facilities Planning and Management office)
- Student Center lobby (by the information desk)
- Teachers College (main entrance near the elevators)
- West Quad Building (main entrance)
Hygiene Product Drive
Bring unused personal hygiene products (e.g., travel shampoos, soap, body wash, toothpaste) to share with local shelters and schools. Collection sites will be available August 16 – 31 at the following locations:
- Administration Building, Rm 326
- Alumni Center
- Architecture Building, Rm 104
- Arts and Communication Building, Rm 200
- Arts and Journalism Building, Room 300
- Ball Communication Building, Room 201
- Ball Honors House, Front Desk
- Facilities Planning and Management, by SV & SS time clocks
- College of Health Building, Room 214
- Letterman Building, Room 102
- North Dining & Housing and Residence Life, ND room 238, west end student work area
- Student Center, north entrance
- Teachers College, Room 1005
- West Quad, Room 203
- Whitinger Business Building, Room 100F
- Worthen Arena, Room 140
New, unused items needed:
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Toiletries
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Soap
- Razors
- Socks
- Water bottle
- Gift certificate to fast food
- Hand wipes
- Pack of Kleenex
- Maxi pads
- Nail clippers
- Band aids
- Chap stick
- Comb or small brush
- Mints, cough drops or gum
- Underwear/undergarments
Questions? Contact the Office of Community Engagement at oce@bsu.edu or 765-285-2773.