Blue River Community Foundation has received a grant of $5,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Leadership Implementation Grants component of the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative. This grant money will be used to develop a Nonprofit Center to serve Shelby County.
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Northeastern Hometown Fund: Kopper Kettle Sweetheart Dinner (Feb. 11 & 12)
Dine at the Kopper Kettle in Morristown for a special Sweetheart Dinner on either Tues., February 11 or Wed., February 12 to support the Northeastern Hometown Community Fund. This is an endowed fun established by Blue River Community Foundation. It provides grant money for nonprofit organizations located within the Morristown School boundaries. By participating in the Sweetheart Dinner, you are helping build their fund which in turn helps to build and support our community.
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Delta Theta Tau Sorority: Crop & Craft (March 8)
Delta Theta Tau Sorority is hosting their annual Crop & Craft event at a new location this year! The event will be held on Sat., March 8 (8am-5pm) at On the Hill Events - 24 W Rampart Rd. Shelbyville IN 46176 *formerly the Shelby County Athletic Club. Registration Form
Read MoreSociety of St. Vincent DePaul - Chili Cookoff Fundraiser (Feb. 8)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) serves disadvantaged members of our community with a variety of services-- especially this time of year when heating, electric, housing, and grocery needs are greatest. They are hosting a Chili Cookoff Fundraiser on Sat., February 8 (5pm-8pm) at the Shelbyville Knights of Columbus.
Read MoreBRCF Community Grant Cycle (Interest Forms Due March 1)
One Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) grant application cycle is offered in the areas of Art & Culture, Health, Education, Social Service & Civic programs/projects to Nonprofit and Charitable organizations that serve Shelby County, IN each Spring. Grant Interest Forms for this Community Grant Cycle are due on March 1, 2025.
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Teen Cuisine Cooking Class Series
Morristown Library and Purdue University Extension Service are partnering to offer a six week series of Teen Cuisine Cooking Classes. These FREE classes feature cooking demonstrations, money management tips, hands-on food prep, and food samples. They will meet Thursdays from 3:45-5 PM beginning January 9th. Registration is requested but not required. No library card required. For questions or to register, call 765-818-1718.
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MHP 2025 LifeSteps Program
MHP LifeSteps® Program starts January 30th, 2025. Be sure to attend an informational session to learn more about the program and make sure it’s the right fit for you. Informational Session Dates: January 9th or 16th, at 4:30pm in the Sycamore Room at MHP.
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Excel Center (January Orientation Dates)
The Excel Center has Orientation Dates scheduled for January 10, 17 & 24 from 10am-Noon.
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Serving Hope: Free Meals (Update)
School aged children and parents/guardians can enjoy a FREE hot meal on the First and Third Thursday of each month at The Ville Church’s Community Center (1115 St. Joseph St.) from 5pm-7pm! *These meals used to be available every week. Please note the change!
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Bridge Ministries: Coldest Night of the Year (Feb. 22)
Join The Bridge Ministries as they unite together for the Coldest Night of the Year 2K/5K to support those with hurts, habits, and hang ups. This is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk on Sat., Feb. 22 that will support Bridge Ministries.
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Love Inc.: 'Insight to Ignite' Informational Mtg (March 6 - New Date!)
Love, Inc. excited to host Insight to Ignite, a 45-minute informational meeting to announce the details of their official March launch on Thurs., March 6, 4:00 PM at On The Hill Events, 24 W Rampart Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176. This is NOT a fundraising event but an opportunity to connect, learn, and ignite engagement with Love INC. (*Please note that this event was moved from Feb. 27 to Mar. 6)
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