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.
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Foster 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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Shares Inc.: Seeking Board Members
Interested in serving on the Shares, Inc. Board of Directors? Contact Michele Coffey at michelercoffey@gmail.com or 317-370-6225.
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CASA Volunteer Info Sessions (Jan. 15, 22, or 29)
Join a 30-minute virtual info session to learn more about the Rush Shelby CASA program (Court and Child Advocacy Group Inc.) and how you can get involved as a volunteer advocate for children in Shelby County!
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Emergency Management Shelby County: Text Alerts
Did you know that you can sign up to receive text alerts from Emergency Management Shelby County? Recently this system was activated to share about severe weather, the Warming Shelter that was activated, and who to contact to volunteer.
Read MoreShelby County Drug Free Coalition: 2026 Grant Cycle (Apps due Jan. 23)
Each year the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition offers funding opportunities to agencies seeking to reduce substance abuse in Shelby County. Grants will be awarded to projects in three areas: Prevention/ Education, Treatment/Intervention and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.
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