The Community Foundation of Hancock County is offering the following program: News Navigators. Through presentations, discussions, and conversations with local media professionals and content creators, participants will have an opportunity to learn how news is produced, explore the changing media landscape, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about issues that affect how people stay informed. Learn More and Register...
Read MoreSu Casa and De Colores Arts Collective now serving Shelby County
Two new agencies have joined our Shelby County Nonprofit family!
Su Casa: Latino centered social service agency
De Colores Arts Collective: Celebrating Hispanic cultural arts, music, craft, and community
Shelby County YMCA: New Director
Josh Martin was hired as the new Executive Director of the Shelby County YMCA. He will officially begin his new role on Mon., August 10. Congrats, Josh!
Read MoreCharitable Advisors: 10 Grant Opportunities for IN Nonprofits (by Morgan Riley)
Finding grant funding can feel especially challenging in today's uncertain landscape, but new opportunities are available. In a recent Charitable Advisors article, Morgan Riley shares 10 grant opportunities for Indiana nonprofits and offers practical encouragement for organizations looking to diversify funding, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term resilience. Whether your organization is large or small, this resource is a great place to start exploring new funding possibilities. Read article…
Read MoreShelby County Players receives $1M Arts & Culture Award (READI 2.0)
Shelby County Players recently received a $1 million Arts & Culture Award through Indiana's READI 2.0 program to support Phase 2 of the Wortman Family Civic Theatre project. The funding will provide professional lighting, sound, audio-visual, and networking technology, enhancing performances while expanding opportunities for educational programs, community events, workforce training, and increased accessibility.
Read MoreSunshine House: Hours Changed
Sunshine Houses hours have changed; the Red Barn will now be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-1pm.
Read MoreSalvation Army: Groups Needed to Provide Meals
The Salvation Army of Shelbyville, Indiana has a few Sundays and Holidays that they need a Church, Group, or Family to provide a meal for the Community Meal Program. Groups would be responsible for bringing the meal in or cooking on site. Serving the meals, and cleanup.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Strategic Plan Survey
Want to help build a better future? Take the community survey for their Strategic Plan! The library would love your feedback! Feel free to share with others! https://bit.ly/3PKCkml
Read MoreLilly Endowment Request for Information from Indiana Human Service Organizations
Lilly Endowment has just issued a request for information from human service organizations. We welcome Indiana-based nonprofit human service organizations to submit the information outlined in the Indiana Human Services Organizations Request for Information (RFI), which can be accessed at the following link:
https://lillyendowment.org/request-for-information-from-indiana-human-service-organizations/.
Read MoreShares, Inc.: Seeking Musical Instruments
Shares, Inc. is looking for musical instruments and karaoke machines for programming. Contact them if you have any that you would be willing to donate!
Read MoreWe Ride Bikes: Volunteers Needed
The We Ride Bikes 2026 season starts in May! They need pilots to join their team to help give rides this summer. Please email us at celijo@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
Read MoreFairland Historical Society: Celebrates 2 Years with New Website
The Fairland Historical Society is proud to celebrate their second anniversary! As they continue sharing the stories that shape our community, they’re excited to introduce their new website—a hub for local history. Explore historic photos, discover helpful resources, and stay updated on upcoming events at https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historical-society. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back often!
Read MoreSCAAC: Box Fan Drive for Seniors
The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition is collecting box fans for our Beat the Heat Fan Drive! If you would like to get involved to help our seniors during the heat of summer, please see the flyer for more information. Donations can be dropped off at Shelby Senior Services (2120 Intelliplex Dr Ste. 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176) Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Read MoreShelby County Players: Guitar Player Needed for Godspell Production
Debbie Stafford, the music director for the Shelby County Players production of Godspell, is searching for someone to play the guitar in the band for the show. The show will be at the Wortman Family Civic Theatre at 1416 Miller Avenue. Shelby County Players is a volunteer organization and this would be a volunteer position. Performances are April 24-26 and May 1-3. Friday & Sat at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:00. They will need the band for tech week-April 19-23.
Read MoreShelby County Fairgrounds - Volunteers Needed
The Fairgrounds and Fairboard would appreciate any help that groups would be willing and able to provide in efforts to make this year's fair better than ever - and we can't do that without your help!
Read MoreSCUFFY: 72nd Annual Fundraising Campaign
Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) kicked off their 72nd Annual Fundraising Campaign to a full house on March 4 at Blessings Opera House! Their 2026 Drive Theme is “One Community One Heartbeat” and they have a goal of raising $940,000. This funding supports 12 different Shelby County nonprofits each year. At the event, they announced that their pacesetters have already raised $169,352.34. You can learn more and give directly via their website: https://www.scuffy.org/
Read MoreGrover Center: Volunteers Needed!
Root beer float season is just around the corner at the Grover Center and they are looking for friendly faces to help serve floats to our community! This is a fun way to earn volunteer or service hours while enjoying a sweet treat!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Planned Renovations
Shelby County Public Library is ready to begin extensive renovation and rejuvenation – just in time for spring. Work is slated to begin on March 4 or 5. The project will be financed by a $2 million General Obligation Bond, which was approved by the Shelby County Council in July 2025.
Read MoreFoster First Inc.: New Nonprofit - Seeking Clothing / Hygiene Products / Toy Donations
Welcome to the Shelby County Nonprofit family, Foster First Inc.! They are an organization located in Shelby Co. with personal experience working with foster children, kinship placements, and CHINS. Through their experience, they have seen the needs for the children and want to help. They are finalizing a location and anticipate a grand opening this summer. They strive to be a fully stocked and open to the public. They are accepting donations of clothes, diapers, hygiene products, and more.
Read MoreMeals on Wheels: Drivers needed in the Fairland Area
Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the Fairland area the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of March, April and May. They are also searching for a volunteer to deliver the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Food is picked up at Town Hall in Fairland and deliveries take approximately one hour and a half. For more information, please contact Dee at mow@lightbound.com
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