Shelbyville Middle School is organizing a community fair during their registration on July 21 & 22 (1-8pm). They hope to have items available for families, free of charge. Some items that they envision are the following: Haircuts, Dental Supplies, Backpack, Coats (New/Gently Used), Shoes (New), and School Supplies. If your organization would be interested in partnering with their school corporation, please contact Katie Beyer at kabeyer@shelbycs.org or 317-650-7875.
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Purdue Extension: Nutrition Education Program Study
The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) is partnering with Purdue researchers for a statewide study of the impacts of our direct education toward meeting the dietary quality and food security needs of children and their parents/caregivers. They are seeking eligible parent/caregiver and child (5-18 years old) pairs who are interested in participating in our free lesson series, and who are willing to take part in study assessments with the research team over the course of one year. For their time, participant pairs are compensated up to $180 total ($90 each) in Amazon gift cards.
Read MoreSCUFFY (Shelby County United Way Fund) Drive
Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) 2025 Drive, ‘Banking on Shelby County,’ has officially launched. Their goal is to raise $925,000.
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Bridge Ministries: Coldest Night of the Year a Success
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Shelby Bridge Ministries hosted The Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly fundraising walk to support local charities serving individuals experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Through this event, they raised over $22,000 to help those in our community experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Congrats!
Read MoreNonprofit Center: $5,000,000 Grant Received
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.
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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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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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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