The Shelby community has had its share of hardships. The tornado that hit last year and now the COVID-19 pandemic. But one of one of the best things about the Shelby community is our ability to come together quickly to serve those in need.To help in times of crisis, The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors [...]
Congratulations, Cheryl Schumacher, 2019 Visionary Award Winner! When one person steps up, others will follow. Ten years ago, Shelby lost one of its biggest supporters. Ralph Phillips had the drive, the means, and the willingness to help this community. It was with people like Mr. Phillips in mind that The Shelby Foundation [...]
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 [...]
‘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 [...]
The Shelby Foundation is making summer more exciting by bringing Family Fun Night at the Seltzer Pool to the children of the Shelby area for the third year in a row. Foundation Director Carrie Kemerer said, “The Shelby Foundation’s Board truly wants to make a difference in the community. We want to positively impact people’s [...]