The Shelby Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of more than $111,000 in scholarships this year, continuing its commitment to expanding educational opportunities and investing in students’ futures. For the Shelby High School Class of 2026, the Foundation awarded $95,500 through 30 scholarship funds. In total, 48 scholarships were awarded to 22 graduating seniors [...]
At its recent meeting, The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved $82,761 in Cycle 1 grant funding, supporting seven local organizations and initiatives that serve Shelby and the surrounding community. These grants reflect the Foundation’s continued commitment to connecting generosity with community need and investing in programs that strengthen education, health, and quality of life for residents. As part of this [...]
Women of all ages will take center stage at a unique and inspiring fashion event, Women and Fashion, on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Shelby Community and Senior Center. This lively evening will showcase fashion trends for every stage of life—from toddlers to seniors—while supporting local nonprofits through community giving. The event, held from [...]
When the Shelby community comes together, real needs are met—and the 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign was a clear example of that. During last year’s Giving Tuesday season, community members donated toward three simple but meaningful needs: care packages for seniors, warm coats and footwear for children, and food boxes for local families. Each donation [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation has expanded its investment in downtown Shelby with the purchase of 66 W. Main Street, known locally as the Melody Within building. The acquisition was finalized earlier this month, marking the Foundation’s ownership of three properties on West Main Street. “When the opportunity came up to purchase this building, our board felt [...]
The Shelby Foundation has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Christopher Vogt, Carli Bailey, and Heather Gies. Their appointments were officially confirmed on June 18, bringing the total number of board members to 14. “When we look at talent around the table, we select board members who are representative [...]
The Shelby Foundation has reached a major milestone in its downtown revitalization project. On June 12, the City of Shelby’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Foundation’s exterior design plans, and on June 18, the Foundation’s Board of Directors gave its final approval of the renderings — a key step [...]
What started as a grassroots effort to help women and children in need has officially doubled in size. The 100+ Women for Shelby initiative now boasts 200 members, a major milestone for the community-led giving group housed under The Shelby Foundation. The public is invited to celebrate the occasion at a free social event on [...]