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 [...]
The Shelby Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded $98,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors through 27 donor-established funds during the 2025 scholarship cycle. This financial support helps students take their next steps in higher education with confidence and community behind them. In total, more than $300,000 in scholarship support was provided this year [...]
The Shelby Foundation’s Women’s Fund hosted its first lecture of the year with disability advocate, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Heidi McKenzie as the presenter on April 28, 2025. McKenzie became a T4 paraplegic after a traumatic car accident at the age of 21. Since then, she has dedicated her life to breaking down social barriers [...]
The Shelby Foundation is proud to announce Jason McCoy as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. A lifelong Shelby resident and long-time supporter of the Foundation, McCoy steps into the leadership role with deep ties to the community, years of board experience, and a passion for building a stronger future for all who [...]