SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors recently approved $82,761 in Cycle 1 grant funding, supporting seven local organizations and initiatives that serve Shelby and the surrounding community. These grants reflect the Foundation’s continued commitment to connecting generosity with community need and investing in programs that strengthen education, health, and quality of life for residents. As part of this grant […]
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Women & Fashion: A Night of Women’s Fashion from Toddlers to Seniors set for April 27
SHELBY — Women of all ages will take center stage at a unique and inspiring fashion event, Women and Fashion, on Monday, April 27 at the Shelby Community and Senior Center. This lively evening will showcase fashion trends for every stage of life — from toddlers to seniors — while supporting local nonprofits through community […]
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Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation offers grant cycle
SHELBY — The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation is accepting grant applications through Jan. 31, from local nonprofit organizations who provide care, promote projects, and offer programs to women and children in the Shelby community. The club, 100 Women for Shelby, was founded in 2018 and reached its first 100 members by 2020. After […]
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Shelby Foundation: Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarships open
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation is now accepting applications for the Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship, a $1,000 award supporting registered nurses in Richland County who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher. Created in 2009, the scholarship honors the legacy of Wanda June Humphrey, a registered nurse who dedicated […]
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Shelby Foundation welcomes 3 new members to Board of Trustees
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: Christopher Vogt, Carli Bailey, and Heather Gies. Their appointments were officially confirmed on June 18, bringing the total number of board members to 14. “When we look at talent around the table, we select board members who […]
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Shelby Foundation details downtown revitalization effort
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation has reached a major milestone in its downtown revitalization project. On June 12, the City of Shelby’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Foundation’s exterior design plans. On June 18, the Foundation’s Board of Directors gave its final approval of the renderings — a key step […]
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Shelby Foundation Women’s Fund reflects on McKenzie’s inspiring lecture
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation’s Women’s Fund hosted its first lecture of the year with disability advocate, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Heidi McKenzie as the presenter on April 28. McKenzie became a T4 paraplegic after a traumatic car accident at the age of 21. Since then, she has dedicated her life to breaking down social […]
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Let’s talk Woman to Woman: ‘Life changing decisions’ in Shelby
SHELBY — The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation on April 28 is hosting a tea for mothers, grandmothers and their teen-aged loved ones to hear how drinking and driving can have devastating consequences. Guest speaker Heidi McKenzie, a Shelby native, will share her heartbreaking story of driving while intoxicated and how it forever changed […]
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Shelby Foundation announces new board chair
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation on Thursday announced Jason McCoy as the new chair of its Board of Trustees. A lifelong Shelby resident and long-time foundation supporter, McCoy steps into the leadership role with deep ties to the community, years of board experience, and a passion for building a stronger future for all who call […]
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Shelby Women’s Fund awards largest-ever grants
SSHELBY – The Shelby Foundation’s Women’s Fund has announced the recipients of its largest grant cycle to date, providing a total of $13,450 to local organizations that uplift and empower women and children in Richland County. The growth of the 100+ Women for Shelby initiative, along with a successful Giving Tuesday campaign that raised $10,000 […]