Volunteers are needed at the Salvation Army in Shelbyville, IN to help cover the phones, assist with distributing coats, sweaters, pillows, and blankets on Oct. 28, help with the Angel Tree, and ring Christmas Bells. You can call and leave a message for Captain Lopez at 317-398-7421 or DM them on their Facebook page.

Shelby County Players is hiring a new Executive Director.

SCUFFY is hiring an Executive Director! Are you a passionate leader with a heart for philanthropy and a talent for relationship building and fundraising? Apply today by clicking the link here: https://www.scuffy.org/home-alone.../career-openings/

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!

Calling all downtown businesses! The holiday season is approaching, and we know it's difficult to find a moment to plan ahead for your marketing. Carve out an hour on Nov. 5 from 6PM-7PM. to join Mainstreet Shelbyville, Inc. for a work session - your future self will thank you! Bring your device, a list of your holiday hours, and an idea of the specials you plan to offer. Mainstreet staff will be available to provide guidance. RSVP to attend.

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.

Shelter from the Storm, Inc's Purse Bingo fundraiser will be held on Oct. 28 at 5:30pm. Your participation in this event will help fund the mission that no Survivor of Domestic Abuse will be left alone. We provide safe, local, emergency housing to women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Learn more about the event and reserve tickets.

Healthy Shelby County is thrilled to announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their brand-new nonprofit center. This one-of-a-kind facility will bring local nonprofit agencies together under one roof, creating a linkage of resources, collaboration, and care for our community. The event will take place on Wed., Oct. 29 at 2pm at Healthy Shelby County Campus (2311 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, IN 46176).

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.

Shelby Supply’s last Cutting Board Class of the year is November 14-15th. It's a perfect time to make a beautiful board before the holidays! Use it for meal prep this holiday season or give it as a gift! Learn more…

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.