On May 16th, Shelby Seniors received thousands of dollars in scholarships and a significant amount came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 32 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, $115,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. Carrie Kemerer, director, stated, “No other school district in the area provides [...]
A new fund has been established in memory of Elizabeth Crall Mawhinney, and it will be known as the “Betty Crall Performing Arts & Culture Fund of The Shelby Foundation.” Mrs. Audrey Dotson has very fond memories of her cousin, Betty. The two cousins were more like sisters and spent much of their young lives [...]
The Shelby Foundation is taking bold steps to make Shelby shine even brighter. After listening to donors, business owners, and other citizens, the Board of Directors developed a strategic plan that concentrates on building an attractive, strong, and secure community. Areas of strategic focus include growth and sustainability, city revitalization, quality of life, and [...]
The family of Fred Cooke has established a donor-advised fund at The Shelby Foundation in his honor. Inspired by his belief to show up for others, his wife, Lynn, and their children: Kelly, Allison, and Charlie, have made the decision to keep alive Fred’s penchant for giving his time and treasure by establishing the [...]
Nineteen-year-old Mansfield native Natalie Hershberger has quite a story to tell. At the age of five she began training in the martial art of Taekwondo and has spent years traveling around the globe competing. She has held the world champion title numerous times and now has her sights set on the 2024 Olympics. Ladies of [...]
Shelby Foundation Names New Board Chair Dr. Marissa Miller has been with The Shelby Foundation since 2016, acting as its vice-chair since 2021. At its annual meeting on April 19th, the Shelby dentist was named the Foundation’s new board chairperson. The Foundation has grown exponentially over the years, and outgoing chairperson Ann Downs spent [...]