The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved $30,000 in community grants to local nonprofit organizations at the April 17, 2018 meeting. Not all grants are listed because some donors wished to remain anonymous. Bibs & Boots 4-H Club received a $250 grant to purchase materials for club project, “My Very Own Blanket.” Club members will [...]
Since its inception, The Shelby Foundation has used its resources to make Shelby a better place, however, over the last decade; the amount of positive change spearheaded by The Shelby Foundation has increased exponentially. The expansion of the Foundation’s impact can be tied to two factors. First, the generosity of the Shelby community in supporting [...]
The Shelby Foundation established the Women’s Fund in 2009 to empower women of all ages to achieve their full potential and thrive as members of our community by promoting intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic, and cultural growth. Last year, over 150 women attended the Women’s Fund’s three-part lecture and open-forum discussion series, “Let’s Talk: Woman [...]
Shelby kids will have something to celebrate on February 19th besides Presidents Day because school age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a fun day at the Shelby YMCA sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Director Carrie Kemerer said, “Winter can be a bleak time, the days are short and outdoor activities are limited by [...]
‘Tis the season! Children, young and old, will have an opportunity to convince Santa and Mrs. Claus that they have been good all year when they make a pit stop at Marvin Memorial Library on Friday, December 15th sponsored by The Shelby Foundation. Children are invited to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy cookies [...]
Thank you to our generous community for making 2017 a great year at The Shelby Foundation. Our newsletter showcases highlights from this past year. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2017 NEWSLETTER
“It is not the amount, but the meaning.” Our history is filled with great philanthropists, like Ralph Phillips, who inspired and improved the community we love. Beginning this year, in recognition of our history of selfless good deeds, The Shelby Foundation selected a noteworthy individual to receive the Visionary Award; a person whose altruism, vision, and drive [...]
Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on October 12, 1492 and this year, we celebrate his arrival on October 9th. Shelby students who have the day off from school need to look no further for fun, safe entertainment than the Marvin Memorial Library. School age children, kindergarten through eighth grade, can enjoy a book to movie [...]
An Evening with The Shelby Foundation: For a Brighter Tomorrow is a fun, casual fundraising event on Saturday, September 23rd to benefit the local community. Proceeds from the event will be invested back into the community through grants overseen by the foundation. Last year alone, The Shelby Foundation awarded over $220,000 to worthy area nonprofit [...]
It’s no secret that bullying is a national issue; the “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” mentality is no longer effective to combat bullying in today’s society. With that being said, the Shelby City School District is intent on being proactive to curb bullying in its school system [...]