The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation is accepting grant applications through January 31, 2026, from local nonprofit organizations who provide care, promote projects, and offer programs to women and children in the Shelby community.100 Women for Shelby was founded in 2018 and reached its first 100 members by 2020. After achieving that milestone, the [...]
Shelby, OH – The Shelby Foundation’s Women’s Fund is proud to announce the recipients of its largest grant cycle to date, providing a total of $13,450 to local organizations that uplift and empower women and children in Richland County. The growth of the 100+ Women for Shelby initiative, along with a successful Giving Tuesday [...]
On Monday, July 29th, the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation will offer a lecture on “Women’s Health Through the Ages.” Guest speaker, Dr. Amanda McAleer, will discuss health issues that most women experience in their thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, and seventies. Dr. McAleer, an associate with OhioHealth Physician Group OBGYN, specializes in obstetrics both [...]
Richland County is not only a vibrant area to work and play, but also a fantastic place to immerse yourself in the arts. Learn about these cultural opportunities at the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation’s second and final lecture of 2022. On Monday, July 25th, representatives from local organizations will be available to explore [...]
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 [...]
In 2018, the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation launched the “100 Women for Shelby” initiative. The goal was to bring 100 caring, giving women together who share a mutual goal of enriching our community. The moral support of the community, coupled with the financial generosity of its citizens, will provide endless possibilities for the [...]
The Shelby Foundation established the Women’s Fund in 2009 to empower women of all ages 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 150 women attended the Women’s Fund’s three-part lecture and open-forum discussion series, “Let’s Talk: Woman [...]
It’s no secret that bullying is a national issue; the “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” mentality is no longer effective to combat bullying in today’s society. With that being said, the Shelby City School District is intent on being proactive to curb bullying in its school system [...]
On Monday, September 11th, Adeva Fit owner and fitness expert Lynn Friebel will tag-team with Liz Fields, gym manager and personal trainer, to talk about loving the body you were born with and how to take care of yourself with nutrition and exercise. Both ladies know how to eat right and exercise but understand it [...]
On Monday, June 5th, Shelby native Troy Baker, financial advisor at Edward Jones, will share his expertise with us on preparing for retirement. “Securing your future one penny at a time” will feature solid advice for planning for retirement for everyone from their twenties to those approaching their golden years. Mr. Baker also will discuss [...]