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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]