The Shelby Foundation

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice reminds us that strong communities are built through courage, service, and care for others. Today, we reflect with gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and for the families who carry their legacy forward.

Wishing our Shelby community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️

05/24/2026

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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 com...

05/14/2026

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating the Class of 2026 and the incredible students who were awarded scholarships through funds housed at The Shelby Foundation. 🎓

This year, $95,500 was awarded to Shelby graduates through 30 scholarship funds — supporting 22 students and helping invest in their next chapter.

Every scholarship represents a legacy of generosity and a belief in the power of future generations. We are grateful to the donors, families, and community members who continue to make these opportunities possible.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. We can’t wait to see where your journeys lead. ❤

05/13/2026

The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors recently approved over $82,000 in Cycle 1 grant funding to support local programs and projects serving Shelby and the surrounding community.

Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients
• Shelby Community Improvement Corporation — Shelby Economic Development Program
• Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish Shelby, Ohio — Security Camera Update
• National Inventors Hall of Fame — Camp Invention STEM Summer Education Program
• OhioHealth (Shelby) — Outpatient Therapy Treadmill Replacement
• Shelbywhippets — 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
• St. Mary School, Shelby — Playground Safety Locks
• Third Street Family Health Services — Shelby Pharmacy Project

In addition, donor-advised fund grants were approved to support Shelby Band uniforms, the Butler Clear Fork Adult Center - Meals on Wheels Program, and the Richland County Dog Warden's Office & Shelter.

We are grateful to the donors, organizations, and community partners helping create meaningful impact throughout our community.

Learn more at www.theshelbyfoundation.org

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, mentors, teachers, and caregivers who helped shape who we are.

The women who encouraged us, cared for us, supported us, and helped us grow.

Through the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation, that same spirit of care continues — supporting women, students, families, and opportunities throughout our community.

To all the women who continue to care for and nurture others every day — thank you. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and your support inspires us to care more deeply for those around us.

This Mother’s Day, honor a woman who made a difference in your life by helping make a difference for someone else.

🩷 Give in her honor –> https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/womens-fund/

05/09/2026

The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation invests in support that helps students feel confident, cared for, and ready to learn.

Through Operation Hygiene, Shelby City Schools (Shelbywhippets) provides free and accessible hygiene products for students who need them — including lotion, deodorant, lip balm, and menstrual products.

Each year, approximately 2,000 students have access to these resources.

Because when students feel comfortable and confident in their bodies, they can focus on learning, growing, and simply being kids.

This is what Women’s Fund impact looks like.

This Mother’s Day, honor a woman who helped you feel seen, supported, and cared for — by helping do the same for local students.

🩷 Give in her honor –> https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/womens-fund/

05/08/2026

The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation invests in opportunities that help people grow, connect, and thrive.

In 2025, the Women’s Fund supported Taking Root Farms for their Field of Opportunities project—supporting a space designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build confidence, independence, and community.

Today, 12 acres are being transformed into a place of purpose and possibility, complete with gardens, a teaching kitchen, and spaces for meaningful connection.

“Because of your support, Taking Root Farms is not just building a facility — we are cultivating independence, confidence, and belonging.”

This is what Women’s Fund impact looks like.

This Mother’s Day, honor a woman who helped you grow—by helping others do the same.

🩷 Give in her honor --> https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/womens-fund/

05/06/2026

✨ There’s something powerful about women coming together with a shared purpose.

At our recent 100+ Women for Shelby event, women from across our community gathered to connect, give back, and support local women and families through collected donations for area organizations and community partners.

What makes events like this special isn’t just the items collected — it’s the reminder that meaningful impact happens when people choose to show up for one another.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and continues to support the Women’s Fund and 100+ Women for Shelby. 💜

👉 Interested in becoming a member of 100+ Women for Shelby? Learn more at https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/100women/

04/28/2026

The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation invests in care that reaches women where they are.

In 2022, the Women’s Fund supported the OhioHealth Mobile Mammography Unit—bringing screenings directly into our communities.

Since then, more than 1,100 women have been served through the mobile unit in just the past year.

“Because of this support, we’re reaching more women, removing barriers to care, and catching breast cancer earlier when it’s most treatable.”

This is what Women’s Fund impact looks like.

This Mother’s Day, honor a woman who cared for you—by helping care for someone else.

🩷 Give in her honor --> https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/womens-fund/

04/22/2026

🌟 Today, we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day by recognizing someone who helps keep everything moving behind the scenes, Lois Robertson.

If you’ve connected with The Shelby Foundation, chances are you’ve experienced Lois’s work—whether through a phone call, a delicious coffee, or the many details she keeps running smoothly each day. ☕️

From supporting grant processes to working closely with donors and community partners, Lois plays a vital role in making sure the Foundation’s work is thoughtful, organized, and responsive.

Her steady presence helps turn generosity into action in our community.

Lois, thank you for all that you do for the Foundation and for Shelby. We’re grateful for you today and every day. ❤️