SHELBY, OH – The Shelby Foundation is now accepting applications for its first grant cycle of 2025, with a deadline of March 21. This opportunity is open to local nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve Shelby residents. “As a foundation, this is how we give back,” said Carrie Kemerer, executive director of [...]
Jeff Belcik, a beloved husband, father, friend, and community member, passed away unexpectedly, on November 15, 2023. While the past year has been a devastating time for those who knew him, the family is turning a difficult situation into one that will bring joy by establishing a permanent legacy in Jeff’s memory. A scholarship will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]