The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved two grants at the August 16th meeting that will have an immediate impact on local nonprofits. Director Carrie Kemerer shared two community partners contacted the Foundation requesting urgent financial help in the past month. Shelby Salvation Army found themselves with limited funds to financially support the back-to-school shoe [...]
Richland County is not only a vibrant area to work and play, but also a fantastic place to immerse yourself in the arts. Learn about these cultural opportunities at the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation’s second and final lecture of 2022. On Monday, July 25th, representatives from local organizations will be available to explore [...]
On May 13th, Shelby Seniors received more than $300,000 in scholarships and almost of half of it came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 27 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, over $135,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. Carrie Kemerer, Foundation director, stated, “No other school district [...]
The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved $53,000 in grants to eleven nonprofit organizations at last month’s April board meeting. Executive Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The impact our organization is having on the community is being felt far and wide. As we have grown, so has our ability to award grants for larger, transformative projects [...]
Shelby resident and local business owner, Ann Downs, was named The Shelby Foundation's new board chairperson at its annual meeting on April 20th. Ms. Downs has been with the Foundation since 2017 and has acted as its vice-chair since 2019. Outgoing chairperson Joe Wechter spent his two-year term focusing on large scale impact and positioning [...]
The family of Jeanne T. Gosser has established a scholarship in her memory at The Shelby Foundation to help graduating Shelby seniors. Jeanne’s eldest son, Ryan, is spearheading the effort. “Mom was a personality. She never met a stranger. Mom has been gone for over a year and her impact has been felt far and [...]
The family of Alexa Robinson has turned to The Shelby Foundation to establish a scholarship fund in her memory. Inspired by the motto, “You only live once,” Alexa lived her life to the fullest. The beautiful and vibrant 22-year-old was known for her fun, passionate, and kind personality. She loved with all her heart. This [...]
For the fifth consecutive year, two local organizations are partnering to bring free fun to Shelby-area children. This President’s Day, school-age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a fun day at the Shelby YMCA sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Foundation Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The last year has definitely had its challenges, and it’s [...]
In September, the Shelby community lost a beloved teacher, coach, and role model. Understanding the depth of his impact, the Zuercher Family made the decision to keep Terry’s legacy alive by establishing a scholarship in his memory. Terry spent his entire teaching career at Shelby City Schools. He was invested in the youth, not just [...]
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 a [...]