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 […]
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Shelby Foundation’s 1st grant cycle of 2025 closes on March 21
SHELBY – The Shelby Foundation is now accepting applications for its first grant cycle of 2025, with a deadline of March 21. This opportunity is open to local non-profits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve Shelby residents. “As a foundation, this is how we give back,” said Carrie Kemerer, executive director of The Shelby […]
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Belcik family partners with Shelby Foundation to establish scholarship
SHELBY — Jeff Belcik, a beloved husband, father, friend, and community member, passed away unexpectedly, on November 15, 2023. While the past year has been a devastating time for those who knew him, the family is turning a difficult situation into one that will bring joy by establishing a permanent legacy in Jeff’s memory. A […]
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Shelby Foundation’s annual fundraiser slated for Sept. 21
SHELBY — As a long-standing community pillar, The Shelby Foundation continues to lead efforts to improve the quality of life for area residents. Every year, the Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars through grants and scholarships that benefit the Shelby community. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, supporters, near and far, will rally together and […]
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Donors award $115K in scholarships to graduating Shelby seniors
SHELBY — Shelby High School’s graduating seniors received thousands of dollars in scholarships this month and a significant amount came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 32 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, $115,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. “No other school district in the area provides […]
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Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation to host event on April 29
SHELBY — The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation is hosting its first lecture of 2024, “Getting to Know Your Nonprofit Leaders.” On Monday, April 29, attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about local organizations and their mission at an event held at the Shelby Community and Senior Center, 154 North Gamble Street. […]
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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, 2024, from local nonprofit organizations who provide care, promote projects, and offer programs to women and children in the Shelby community. In 2018, the Women’s Fund launched the “100 Women for Shelby” initiative. The goal was to bring 100 […]