In 2016, The Shelby Foundation implemented and collaborated with Marvin Memorial Library to help local students embrace a love of reading. Since the program was so well received by the students, staff, and administration, efforts are being duplicated again this year. Third graders from Auburn Elementary, Dowds Elementary, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Most Pure [...]
Cody Albert, a Shelby native and marketing manager for Ohio Health, was named the new board chairperson of The Shelby Foundation at the last board meeting on April 18. Mr. Albert has been with the foundation since 2013 and has acted as its vice-chair since 2015. Outgoing chairperson Attorney [...]
The Shelby Foundation established the Women’s Fund in 2009 to empower women, young and old, to achieve their full potential and thrive as members of our community by promoting intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic, and cultural growth. Last year, over 200 women attended the Women’s Fund’s three-part lecture and open-forum discussion series, “Let’s Talk: Woman [...]
Shelby kids will have something to celebrate on February 20 besides Presidents Day. This year school age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a fun day at the Shelby YMCA sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. The Shelby Foundation instituted Family Fun Nights several years ago by partnering with Seltzer Pool when it saw a [...]
Thank you! The Shelby Foundation has made a substantial impact in our community, and, without the generosity of our donors, it could not have achieved so much! Thank you to the many people who kindly supported The Shelby Foundation in a multitude of ways this past year. Your support allows the foundation to continue [...]
The Shelby Foundation celebrates another year of solid working relationships, partnerships and collaborations that get us one step closer to our ideal community. DOWNLOAD PDF OF OUR 2016 NEWSLETTER
The Shelby Foundation is excited to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Directors. Marissa Miller, D.D.S., and Joe Wechter have been elected to serve a three-year renewable term effective April 19, 2016. The Foundation’s board members are responsible for overseeing and approving the distribution of grants and scholarships, guiding the [...]
The Shelby Foundation is making summer more exciting by continuing to support the Seltzer Pool in bringing Family Fun Night to the children of the Shelby area. Foundation Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The Shelby Foundation’s Board truly wants to make a difference in the community. We want to positively impact people’s lives, especially kids, outside [...]
At the April 19 Board meeting, The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved over $27,000 in community grants to local nonprofit organizations who serve Shelby and the surrounding areas. Not all grants are listed because some donors wish to remain anonymous. The Domestic Violence Shelter received a $7,552 grant for their “Capacity Building Project.” A building, located adjacent to their current location, will [...]
The Shelby Foundation is collaborating with Marvin Memorial Library to help local students embrace a love of reading. Third graders from Auburn Elementary, Dowds Elementary, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Most Pure Heart of Mary will have an opportunity to take a tour of the library, enjoy story time with a snack, and leave with [...]