SHELBY — On the heels of International Women’s Day, local women are making a difference in their own community.
Members of 100 Women for Shelby recently awarded grants to three worthy organizations that are improving the lives of women and children.
“This is the second grant cycle offered by the Women’s Fund, and it’s great to see the impact of our dollars helping local organizations,” said Lynn Wechter, 100 Women for Shelby Steering Committee Chair.
The steering committee’s recommendations were approved by The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors at the Feb. 16 meeting.
A percentage of the annual membership fees accumulated from the “100 Women for Shelby” is used to fund programs in and around Shelby to promote intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic, and cultural growth for women. Thanks to the united effort from the 101 members, $5,075 was awarded in grants to local nonprofits.
North Central Ohio Score received one such grant to help market their summer workshop. The program is focused on promoting organizational awareness especially to women and minorities.
Altrusa International also received funding to help their Tools for Schools program. School supplies are provided to teachers on an as needed basis, and teachers can request materials that are needed specifically for their classroom and lessons.
Finally, the Domestic Violence Shelter received funding to assist with their building expansion project.
“These are all worthy causes and its wonderful and empowering knowing we are helping women in Shelby and in the rest of the county,” Foundation Vice Chair Ann Downs said.
To learn more about the Women’s Fund or how to become a “100 Women for Shelby” member, please call 419-342-3686 or visit: https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/womens-fund/
