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Shelby Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees

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 [...]

2025-07-08T12:26:04-04:00July 8th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Shelby Foundation’s Downtown Revitalization Effort Moves Forward: Exterior Designs Approved, Demolition Nearing Completion

  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 [...]

2025-06-24T13:57:17-04:00June 24th, 2025|Uncategorized|

100+ Women for Shelby Doubles in Size, Reaching 200 Members

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 [...]

2025-06-16T14:41:33-04:00June 16th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Shelby Foundation Awards Nearly $100,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

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 [...]

2025-06-16T14:40:19-04:00June 16th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Shelby Foundation Women’s Fund Hosts an Inspiring Lecture

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 [...]

2025-04-29T12:26:20-04:00April 29th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Jason McCoy Named Board Chair of The Shelby Foundation

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 [...]

2025-04-28T14:47:18-04:00April 28th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Women’s Fund Awards Largest-Ever Grants to Support Local Initiatives in Richland County

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 [...]

2025-03-24T11:51:25-04:00March 24th, 2025|Events, News, Women's Fund|

Shelby Foundation’s First Grant Cycle of 2025 Closes March 21

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 [...]

2025-03-24T11:48:22-04:00March 17th, 2025|Grants, News|

Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship 2024

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 [...]

2024-11-13T15:10:33-05:00November 11th, 2024|News, Scholarship Funds|
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