SHELBY — The senior assembly was bittersweet for many reasons, especially since it was the first year the Chuck Ridenour Whippet Award was granted. Chuck was a well-known and a well-respected journalist, who passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 23, 2022. Understanding the depth of his love for being a Whippet and the impact he had […]
From the Shelby Foundation, Special to Richland Source
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Generous donors award $96,000 in scholarships to Shelby’s graduating seniors
SHELBY — On May 19, Shelby Seniors received thousands of dollars in scholarships and a significant amount came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 30 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, over $96,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. “No other school district in the area provides this […]
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Shelby Foundation provides urgent support to local non-profits
SHELBY — 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 […]
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Shelby Foundation makes big impact with first grant cycle of 2022
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved $53,000 in grants to 11 non-profit organizations at last month’s April board meeting. “The impact our organization is having on the community is being felt far and wide,” said Executive Director Carrie Kemerer. “As we have grown, so has our ability to award grants for larger, […]
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Shelby Foundation selects new board chair
SHELBY — Shelby resident and local business owner, Ann Downs, was chosen the Shelby Foundation’s new board chairperson at its annual meeting on April 20. 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 […]
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Shelby City Schools worker remembered through a scholarship
SHELBY — 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,” Ryan Gosser said. “Mom has been gone for over a year and her impact […]
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Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation awards $5,000 in grants
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 […]
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New scholarship at Shelby Foundation celebrates Alexa Robinson’s life
SHELBY — 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 […]
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Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation offers grant cycle
SHELBY — In 2018, the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation launched the “100 Women for Shelby” initiative. The goal was to bring 100 caring, giving women together who share a mutual goal of enriching our community. The moral support of the community, coupled with the financial generosity of its citizens, will provide endless possibilities […]