Spotlights and Testimonials

Member Spotlight

Teresa Long
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Founder of Hope Chest Tikkun Olam Center LLC
Jasmine Taylor
CEO of Urban Beauty Boutique, Taylor Made Marketing Solutions, and the Youth Entrepreneur Launchpad

Business Spotlight

Ninos' Notes
Zanita Whitley, CEO
Edward Jones
Maurice Richardson, Financial Advisor
Testimonials

Ivy Tech Community College

"The funds (from MDCBCC) were used to support our 2025 STEM Camp, a week-long summer program for middle and high school girls. They helped us innovate by adding hands-on STEM projects, new technology, and inspiring guest speakers, creating a more engaging and empowering experience for the girls. "
- Ren'a Wagner

Tailored Technology LLC

"I used the stipend from MDCBCC to purchase a new printer to print flyers and business cards for my clients. My business has increased at an all time high for 2025. My clientale has tripled this year."
- George Foley Jr.
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Whitely Institute on Community Engaged Teacher Preparation

"MDCBCC helped us purchase resources for our partnership program Literacy for Liberation, Muncie's first Saturday Freedom School tailored for 1st to 5th graders. This resulted in an increase in partnership with parents, families, and community members."
- Wilisha Scaife