The Big Lots Foundation is offering grant funding in support of healthcare, housing, hunger, and education programs, especially those serving women and children. Deadline: Jan. 1, 2023. Learn More…
Read MoreKidsGardening: 2023 Youth Garden Grants
KidsGardening is offering $500 in funding and a collection of garden supplies through their grant program. Any organization in the United State is eligible to apply. Deadline: December 2, 2022. Learn More…
Read MoreWalmart: Local Community Impact Grant
Local community grants are available to local nonprofit organizations through Walmart. Organizations may apply for up to $5000 in eight areas: community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, education, environmental sustainability, health and human service, hunger relief and healthy eating, public safety, and quality of life. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2022. Learn more…
Read MoreAshford Place Health Campus: Hope for the Holidays Fundraiser
Ashford Place Health Campus is kick-starting their Hope for the Holidays fundraiser! The residents have chosen to donate all proceeds to We Ride Bikes! They are a local non-profit organization that provides free, guided bicycle rides, including trishaw rides to the elderly or less able. They are selling these holiday pens the residents have made for $3 a piece. Please swing by the campus and pick yours up today! They make great stocking stuffers!
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Mainstreet: Mistletoe Market & Community Parade
Come to the Downtown Public Square in Shelbyville, Indiana on Fri., December 2 for the annual Community Parade and Mistletoe Market. Vendors will be set up from 5-8pm. The Community Parade will start at 7pm. More details to come!
Read MoreSASS: Weathering the Winter Woes Workshop
If you need some resources for navigating the stress of holidays and winter months, all ages are welcome to attend this free event on Thursday, December 8 from 6pm-8pm at Girls, Inc. There will be free childcare and door prizes. Registration is required.
Read MoreSalvation Army: Free Thanksgiving Lunch (Could Also Use Food for the Meal)
The Salvation Army will be having Thanksgiving lunch on Thanksgiving day, Nov 24th, 11:30-1pm. (Unless they run out before then) 136 E Washington St. *Come to the E Franklin St entrance! They could also use volunteers to help serve the meal and donate food items.
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Boys & Girls Club of Shelbyville: Community Christmas Dinner
The Boys & Girls Club of Shelbyville, Indiana will be offering their 3rd Annual Community Christmas Dinner on Thurs., December 22 (5pm-7pm). It is FREE to attend. Everyone is welcome.
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The Ville Church: Free Christmas Picture with Santa Opportunity
The Ville Church in Shelbyville, Indiana is offering a Christmas Picture Opportunity. Get your picture inside the Sanctuary with Santa or outside of the church with a 1968 Volkswagon Bus! Stop by on Sat., November 26th anytime between 1-3pm.
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VASIA Angel Tree for Seniors
VASIA is filling stockings to give to their clients in Johnson and Shelby counties this holiday season. The community is invited to support a senior. A Christmas tree has been set up at the VASIA offices inside the Johnson County courthouse. Ornaments on the list have items needed for each client.
Read MoreCentra Foundation Holiday Giving Program
The Centra Foundation Holiday Giving Program is collecting donations to support The Shelbyville Salvation Army. This organization will use the donations to buy gifts for children in need. Donations are accepted through December 10 with a special Match opportunity on Giving Tuesday on November 29.
Read MoreShelby County Drug Free Coalition: Grant Application Available Dec. 5
The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition will be accepting applications for their 2023 Grant Cycle.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society will welcome a New President
St Vincent de Paul Society of Shelby County has been thankful for Jim Carrier’s service as President. That position will change hands on December 1, 2022. On Mon, October 24, Steve Goebel was elected to become the second president.
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Shelby County Players: $500,000 Grant Received
Congratulations to the Shelby County Players! They received news that they were selected for a $500,000 grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation. These funds will go toward their new Civic Theatre on Miller Ave. in Shelbyville, IN.
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Shelby County Reads: A Good End to their 19th Season
The Shelby County Reads season officially concluded on November 7, 2022 with their annual community-wide Writing Contest Awards Ceremony where participants responded to the prompt, “A Night in the Library.”
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Shelby County Drug Free Coalition: Free Calendars Available / Escape the Vape Event
The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition congratulated local artists on November 10, 2022 during the Shelby County Anti-Drug Calendar Art Awards at the Strand Theatre on November 10, 2022. The artwork is featured on a 2023 calendar - free to the public. The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition is also hosting a Free “Escape the Vape” (Escape Room) on Thurs., November 17 at 2pm.
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Shelby Shake Photos by Jack Boyce
Shelby Shake: ‘What is an influential Nonprofit?’ A Seventh Grader’s Perspective.
When I received the invitation to take part in ‘Shelby Shake’ with seventh grade students at Shelbyville Middle School on Friday, October 28, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that all involved community professionals would have 60 seconds with each student where the kids would respond to a specific prompt. My script was to ask students, “Tell me about an influential local non-profit organization, and explain the rationale for your selection.”
Read MoreField of Interest Funds: Match & Updated Directory
The Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) is offering a match up to $10,000 on donations made to any created or existing Field of Interest Fund between November 13-29, 2022. Updates have also been made to the directory of these funds.
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November Food Drives & Local Food Pantries
If you are wanting to donate unexpired canned foods or nonperishable food items to an organization, the YMCA, KidZone Preschool & Childcare, and Shelby County Public Library are hosting food drives in November. Local food pantries, mini-blessing boxes also accept donations.
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Providing Holiday Assistance to Shelby County Families
If you are looking for ways to give during this holiday season, Rush/Shelby County CASA, Salvation Army, the YMCA, and the Morristown Literacy Council are all helping get gifts in the hands of Shelby County families in need.
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