Do you know an individual, family, company, or nonprofit organization who is inspiring and challenging others to think about ways to create a lasting impact on Shelby County's future through service and philanthropy? If so, please take a few moments to nominate them for BRCF’s Spirit of Community Award. Click this link to learn more, or to complete a nomination form.
Read MoreShelby County's Emergency Warming Shelter at the Fairgrounds
Shelby County’s Emergency Warming Shelter will be located at the Shelby County Fairgrounds moving forward. The Shelter will be opened when weather conditions become hazardous. Keyen Macklin, Shelbyville’s Behavioral Health and Justice Equity Director, is asking for the public’s help to stock the warming shelter.
Items needed include: socks, pillows, wash cloths, gloves, stocking hats, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off between now and Feb. 14 at City Hall, 44 West Washington St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read MoreShelby Senior Services: Tax Services for Seniors
Tax appointments begin this week and last through April 13 at Shelby Senior Services. Seniors needing taxes done at NO COST can call Shelby Senior Services at 317-398-0127 to set up an appointment.
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Shelby County Babe Ruth - Spring Registration Open
Let’s play ball! Spring 2023 registration is now open for Shelby County Babe Ruth. You can register on their new website: shelbybr.com. You will need to create a new account as last year’s software was discontinued.
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Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8): Application Help
Kim Russell from Firefly Children & Family Alliance will be at the Shelby County Public Library on Mon., January 30 from 9am-9pm to help anyone who needs assistance completing the online application for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. *The Computer Lab is in the library’s annex — located next door to the main Shelbyville Library (33 W Broadway St., Shelbyville IN 46176).
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Shelby Community Band - Accepting New Members
The Shelby Community Band is currently accepting new members in all sections. The band is celebrating their 50th Anniversary Year and currently have six performances scheduled. Rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:15pm, St. Luke's in Shelbyville. The band is conducted by Angelo Anton (Contact).
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Region 7 Arts Summit (Call-out to Shelby County Artists and Arts Organizations)
ATTENTION SHELBY COUNTY ARTISTS AND ARTIST GROUPS —The Indy Arts Council, the Indiana Arts Commission, and Nickel Plate Arts are excited to announce the Region 7 Arts Summit at the Harrison Center February 23rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is designed to bring artists of all genres together to strengthen the arts in Central Indiana. There is a fee of $35 (reach out if help with this is needed), lunch is included. Click HERE for more information and to register for the event. Please, feel free to share this information with any artist you know. Our goal is to reach artists in all of the following counties that make up Region 7: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, and Shelby.
Read MoreNonprofit Updates / Additions
If you work with a Charitable Organization or Giving Program whose service area includes Shelby County, Indiana, please make sure that your profile is listed and updated on our Nonprofit Directory. Registrations and Updates can be made here or directed to contact@serveshelby.com.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed to Conduct a One-Night Count of the Homeless Population
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and partner agencies across the state are seeking volunteers to conduct a one-night count of the homeless population. Volunteers are needed in every county on January 25 to help conduct the count. Learn more here: https://shelbycountypost.com/local-news/668501
Read MoreWarming Shelter Arranged During Cold Weather
THANK YOU to the Shelbyville, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, Dennis Radkin from Shelby County Emergency Management Agency- Indiana, and Sandra Hall from the Shelby County Health Department for their quick work to get a Warming Shelter up and running over Christmas weekend!
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