This is a bittersweet time for The Salvation Army of Shelbyville, Indiana. Envoy Shannon Benner who has been a part of the Salvation Army for several years is retiring. Please take the time to hear part of her story in this video and learn about the important work that the Salvation Army does for our community. Thank you, Shannon, for all of your hard work over the years! Welcome Captain Lopez who has taken over her role. *Video were created by Jack Bassett with Hound House Productions.

We are receiving several messages about how to help local food pantries. Over ten years ago, Greg Gerline established Shelby County Pantry Pals. This is a coalition designed to benefit multiple Shelby County pantries. We encourage you to watch this video where Greg is interviewed to learn more about how Pantry Pals operates.

Grover Center’s 2025 Festival of Trees is officially open! This year’s theme, Fictional Superheroes, has inspired some truly incredible creativity. All 24 trees are now on display at the Grover Center through December 27th. The volunteer tree artists have really gone all out. From classic comic icons to unexpected heroes, every tree tells a story!

The Ville Early Learning Center is hosting their Annual Holiday Cleaning Supply Collection (Nov. 1 - Dec. 15). They are accepting paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, trash bags (30 gal), rubber gloves, and window cleaner.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce invites you to take part in the “sip and shop’ crawl on Sat., Dec. 6 from 12pm-4pm. Learn more.

Join the YMCA on Saturday, December 6th, from 9–11 AM at the Shelby County YMCA for Donuts with Santa - a fun and festive morning filled with holiday cheer, sweet treats, and a special visit from Santa himself!

This holiday season, you can make sure children in the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program—kids who have faced abuse, neglect, and uncertainty—feel the love, warmth, and joy that every child deserves. When you sponsor a child, you’re helping make their Christmas morning sparkle with hope and reminding them that they are seen, loved, and never forgotten.

There are great shows coming to the Strand Theatre in November and December! Make sure to check out their calendar of events.

Calling all organizations, clubs, groups, and individuals! Want to make a difference one stocking at a time, we can get you connected! Shelby County Active Aging Coalition is grateful for the opportunity to provide holiday cheer to seniors in the community. However, they could not do this without invested organizations, businesses, groups and individuals that support this program. Please reach out if you want to be involved again this year or if you never have we would love to talk with you about our Senior Stocking Project. The joy we bring to older adults during the holiday season is a blessing! Contact Buffy Powers at 765-516-0380 for more details.

You are invited to Blue River Community Foundation on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 3–5 p.m. for a Holiday Open House! They want to show their appreciation to local nonprofits and community members who help make Shelby County flourish. Enjoy refreshments while learning more about the work that BRCF is doing to elevate our community. A drawing will be held during the event—submit the name of your favorite local nonprofit for a chance for them to receive a financial gift.

Be part of the magic! The City of Shelbyville’s annual Holiday Parade is happening Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5–8 p.m., and they’re looking for energetic volunteers to help bring the season’s sparkle to life. From parade coordination to behind-the-scenes support, there’s a role for everyone to spread some cheer. Sign up today and help make this year's celebration one to remember!

The Indiana Immunization Coalition will provide an Immunization Clinic at the MHP Medical Center on December 3.  All Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) vaccines will be available. You can immunization flier in both English and Spanish languages here.

Get ready to design, decorate, and dazzle for a great cause! Cancer Association of Shelby County Bras for the Cause is back! More details here.

Rupert’s Kids 21st annual “Tuxes and Tennies” event will be held on November 22, 2025, at the Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville, IN. The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and a meet-and-greet with Rupert Boneham. Learn more and get tickets.

Gleaners Shelby County Mobile Food Pantry will be meeting at the Blue River Career Programs parking lot on the third Saturday of every month from 10am-Noon beginning Sat., August 16, 2025. The Mobile Food Pantry truck also travels to Morristown (209 S Washington St. Morristown, IN 46161) on the 4th Friday of every month from 1-2:30pm. Volunteers are needed before and during the event.

If you want to shop and support a good cause, make sure to follow Rupert’s Kids for their regular Community Days Events in Shelbyville and Flat Rock. Community Day Events are a unique opportunity for Rupert's Kids to give back to the community while also supporting our mission through fundraising. These events are made possible through our valuable partnership with CVS, which donates unused inventory that might otherwise end up in landfills. You can learn more and sign up to receive their enewsletter here.