The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved $53,000 in grants to eleven nonprofit organizations at last month’s April board meeting. Executive Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The impact our organization is having on the community is being felt far and wide. As we have grown, so has our ability to award grants for larger, transformative projects [...]
Shelby resident and local business owner, Ann Downs, was named The Shelby Foundation's new board chairperson at its annual meeting on April 20th. Ms. Downs has been with the Foundation since 2017 and has acted as its vice-chair since 2019. Outgoing chairperson Joe Wechter spent his two-year term focusing on large scale impact and positioning [...]
The family of Jeanne T. Gosser has established a scholarship in her memory at The Shelby Foundation to help graduating Shelby seniors. Jeanne’s eldest son, Ryan, is spearheading the effort. “Mom was a personality. She never met a stranger. Mom has been gone for over a year and her impact has been felt far and [...]
For the fifth consecutive year, two local organizations are partnering to bring free fun to Shelby-area children. This President’s Day, school-age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a fun day at the Shelby YMCA sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Foundation Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The last year has definitely had its challenges, and it’s [...]
In September, the Shelby community lost a beloved teacher, coach, and role model. Understanding the depth of his impact, the Zuercher Family made the decision to keep Terry’s legacy alive by establishing a scholarship in his memory. Terry spent his entire teaching career at Shelby City Schools. He was invested in the youth, not just [...]
Wanda June Humphrey was a registered nurse who provided care to the community of Shelby for over 26 years. Always the visionary, she recognized the need for nurses to continually embrace life-long learning. The Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship of The Shelby Foundation was established to financially assist a registered nurse who is attending a [...]
The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation recently awarded grants to help local nonprofits who have faced additional burdens caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Carrie Kemerer stated, “These organizations work with limited budgets to provide direct support to underserved populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of our local organizations to expand services or [...]
Shelby Seniors were rewarded for their academic achievements during a virtual awards assembly. Because of the generosity of donors, $73,000 from 24 scholarship funds housed at The Shelby Foundation was awarded to worthy graduates. While each fund has its own criteria for candidate selection, most are based on academic merit, financial need, community involvement, career [...]
The Shelby Foundation is urging local business owners to contact the Economic Development Liaison, Jessica Gribben, to find help for government driven loans. Joe Wechter, board chair, said, “Jessica Gribben is a valuable resource in the Shelby community. We are fortunate to have her locally as an extension of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce. [...]
In 2019, The Shelby Foundation worked collaboratively with several organizations to help improve the quality of life for area residents. One effort was with Marvin Memorial Library and the Little Buckeye Museum to bring traveling exhibits to the Shelby. The $10,000 grant, on all accounts, has been successful. Kids of all ages are getting enticed [...]